
 The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies
 The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies How Land Flipping Replaced Their 2 Incomes in 9 Months w/ Brian and Katie Desmarais
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 Oct 21, 2025  Brian and Katie Desmarais, a dynamic husband-and-wife team, transformed their lives by diving into land investing, quitting their jobs in just nine months. They discuss how they leverage PPC marketing to find quality leads and the unique challenges of operating in today's market, including handling scammers and title fraud. With a remote team of nine, they share insights on building company culture and using Stride CRM to streamline their operations. Their journey emphasizes the importance of community, continuous education, and the balance between work and family life. 
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Hire And Train Team Early
- Hire help early to free founder time and speed growth.
- Train hires so they can own processes and scale the business.
Flips Fund Bigger Subdivide Plays
- Combine flips with subdivides to balance steady cash and big wins.
- Use flips to cover operating expenses and subdivides for large payouts.
Leverage PPC With Fast Follow-Up
- Use PPC (Google) for motivated sellers but optimize for speed-to-lead.
- Expect higher lead cost and invest in fast follow-up and algorithm training.
