From Couch Flipping to $200K in Land Profits: Roy Cantu’s Incredible Journey

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke welcomes Roy Cantu, a former couch flipper turned land investing powerhouse. Roy shares his inspiring journey from earning $1,500 a week flipping couches to making over $200,000 in his first 12 months as a land investor.

After selling a couple of vacant land pieces and discovering our podcast, Roy dove headfirst into land flipping—and the results speak for themselves.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Roy’s first $1,200 mailer brought in $47,000+ in profit from just two deals.
• The exact texting strategy Roy uses to close 2-3 deals per month with 20,000 texts.
• Tools and systems Roy relies on to manage leads and scale efficiently.
• His shift toward seller financing and holding notes for long-term wealth.

Roy’s story is packed with actionable insights, from marketing tips to building a business that prioritizes time freedom and family.

Whether you’re new to land investing or looking to take your strategy to the next level, this episode is your guide to getting started and achieving big results.