The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies

Why Most Land Investors Are Struggling Right Now (2025 Mid-Year Market Update)

Jul 1, 2025
Neil Clements, a seasoned real estate expert, shares vital insights on the current struggles land investors face in 2025. He highlights the slowing sales and increased competition, with properties sometimes selling for 20% below market value. Neil outlines five key strategies to withstand market shifts, emphasizing the necessity of adaptability and innovative approaches. He also discusses the impact of rising interest rates and the need for a flexible mindset to thrive during changing economic conditions, challenging investors to rethink their traditional tactics.
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INSIGHT

Land Investing Needs Higher Salesmanship

  • Land investing now requires higher salesmanship and active engagement with buyers.
  • The old "spray and pray" method of direct mail is less effective in today's market.
INSIGHT

Land Market Slows Severely

  • Large land properties that once sold within months now stall for six to twelve months even after deep price cuts.
  • This slowdown signals a major market shift from the pandemic boom to extended buyer scarcity.
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Southern Market Oversupplied Now

  • Southern states experienced a land and housing boom from COVID-era migration and low rates.
  • Now their markets are oversupplied with inventory, causing prices to fall and properties to stagnate.
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