The Real Estate Investing Podcast She Ditched Airbnb to Flip Land for $20K Per Deal! (Here’s How)
In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Kay Walker, a successful land investor who transitioned from the chaos of managing short-term Airbnb rentals to the lucrative world of land flipping.
After realizing the slim margins and high stress of her Airbnb business, Kay initially explored development but found land flipping to be a faster and more profitable path. Her first deal—buying land for $60K and selling it for $120K—sparked a journey that now includes 14 successful deals, with an average profit of $20K per transaction!
Kay shares how tools like The Land Portal revolutionized her data-scrubbing process, why she sold her Airbnb business to focus on land full-time, and her ambitious goal to hit $2.5 million in net profit by the end of 2025. She dives into her strategies for improving direct mail marketing, leveraging double-close deals, and building credibility through a strong online presence.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale, Kay’s insights on mindset, adaptability, and creating great customer experiences are packed with value. Don’t miss this inspiring story of entrepreneurial evolution!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:55 The Start of Kay's Land Investing Journey 4:42 Kay's Background 7:04 Moving Away from Airbnb to Land 9:42 Business Operations & Marketing 11:09 First Mailer & Lessons Learned 14:40 Net Profit Goal for 2025 17:00 Tools & Outsourcing 22:00 Special Projects & Targeting for 2025 24:53 Advice for New Land Investors 31:28 Mindset for Success