How Robin Seib Did Over 300 Land Deals in the U.S. from Germany!
Apr 26, 2023
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Robin Seib, who completed over 300 land deals in the U.S. from Germany, shares tips on finding profitable land deals, successful negotiation, building relationships, and creating a reliable team. Learn how to achieve success in land investing with valuable insights and inspiration from his fascinating story.
Location independence is achievable in land investing by leveraging technology and strategic partnerships.
Diversifying disposition channels increases profit potential in land deals from small to large lots.
Networking and relationship-building are critical for growth and success in the land investing industry.
Deep dives
Building Resilience and Entrepreneurial Spirit Through Adversity
Robin's journey is a testament to resilience and adaptability in entrepreneurship. Despite facing burnout and near bankruptcy in 2018, he shifted from house flipping to land investing. His focus on location independence and a desire for freedom drove his pivot. By leveraging experiences from both success and failure, he honed a strategic approach to real estate deals.
Strategic Deal Structuring and Diversified Disposition Channels
Robin's move towards purchasing large lot bundles at a discounted rate showcased his strategic deal-making skills. He tailored his property sales by creating diverse disposition channels, including selling small lots online, handling normal lots worth $10,000 to $200,000, and engaging in developments like upzoning and subdividing. This approach allowed for scalable and profitable transactions.
Networking, Collaborating, and Innovating in Real Estate Investing
Robin's success underscores the power of networking and building relationships in the land investing community. From starting with a limited network to actively engaging with coaches, investors, and professionals, he emphasized the importance of connection and shared learning. By seizing opportunities to meet and learn from others in the industry, Robin expanded his knowledge and leveraged his network for support, funding, and growth.
Building a Successful Business through Continuous Action and Patience
Success in entrepreneurship is not about the speed but the consistency of taking action. By constantly advancing your plans and appreciating your current position, success is achievable. The journey might feel stagnant at times, but sudden leaps occur when consistent efforts finally pay off. It's crucial to stay steadfast, focus on the right actions, and never lose belief in the process.
Scaling a Virtual Company and Hiring Strategically
Scaling a business requires a clear vision and understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. Hiring individuals with complementary skills and focusing on building robust processes are key to growth. By delegating tasks that do not align with your strengths, such as through hiring a business process manager, you can streamline operations and unlock scalability. Prioritizing company culture, clear planning, and strategic hiring decisions contribute significantly to building a successful organization.
Welcome to OnlyLandFans, the podcast for land flippers, wholesalers, and developers looking to gain insights into the world of land investing. In this episode, we have a special guest, Robin Seib, who has accomplished an incredible feat of completing over 300 land deals in the United States all the way from Germany.
Robin shares with us his unique approach to land investing, including how he manages to buy and sell land from overseas. He explains how he first got started in the business, his strategies for finding profitable land deals, and the key factors he considers when evaluating potential investments.
Robin also shares his tips for successful negotiation and offers his advice on building strong relationships with buyers and sellers in the land market. Additionally, he discusses the importance of building a reliable team of professionals to support your land investing business, no matter where you are located.
Whether you're an experienced land investor or just starting out, this episode of OnlyLandFans is sure to provide valuable insights and inspiration for your own land investing journey. Tune in to hear Robin Seib's fascinating story and learn how you too can achieve success in the world of land investing.
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Robin Seib is 36 years old, and was born and raised in Germany. He now lives in Mallorca, Spain, and is looking for a second place in Dallas right now, to commute with his girlfriend from California.
Robin studied wood economics, founded his first business around 15 years ago, has always been in the service industry around real estate (construction, financing, subventions etc.) and founded around 8 companies up to then.
Burnt out in 2018 completely, he nearly went bankrupt - and after recovery - got the opportunity to get into investments. He started house flipping in Europe and got really successful, but he wanted to be locationally free and came across land flipping. Robin started in 2020 without ever being in business in the US and has done around 350 deals so far.