The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies

181: I'm excited to have Steve Hodgdon on the show today. He's a smart guy with years of experience in land investing and real estate. Rather than overpromising, Steve gives straight-shooting advice about the real complexities of this business.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/181)We have a free-flowing conversation about some of the less glamorous but oh-so important fundamentals—doing your homework on deals, choosing partners wisely, and how to leverage technology to make better decisions. AI is a big part of the discussion, but he also cautions that the human element is still key to verifying deals, and legwork is still king.Steve's not flashy, but I appreciate his thoughtful approach and how generous he is about sharing hard-won knowledge. Whether you're an operator looking for funding or interested in backing other investors yourself, this chat breaks down some key ideas that any land flipper can apply right away. 📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRMBuilt for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster 🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys 🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies 🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck ⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders 👉 10X Your Income from Land InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business ...

Neil Clements, an expert in land subdivision, shares insights on maximizing profit through creative marketing, navigating regulations, and finding promising land opportunities. He delves into challenges, strategies, and the importance of due diligence in successful land development projects. Discusses unconventional land uses, profitable subdivision strategies, and efficient real estate marketing.

Discover how gold can be transformed into a cash flow machine with insights on its historical significance, role as a hedge against inflation, and preservation of wealth. Unravel the impact of Nixon's closure of the gold window and explore the unique opportunity to lease out gold for income generation while retaining ownership. Learn about diversifying investments with gold leasing and optimizing gold allocation in investment portfolios for passive income.

From starting in the music industry to building a 350+ unit real estate portfolio, Matt shares insights on overcoming fear in real estate investing. He emphasizes the importance of tackling challenges with creativity and critical thinking, showcasing the same effort is needed for big and small deals. Matt's journey is inspiring, packed with practical advice for lifelong learners in the real estate field.

Logan Fullmer, an investor in land and commercial real estate, talks about resolving title problems to buy properties at insane discounts. He shares common title issues, how to identify properties with issues, costs involved, and tips for getting started. The podcast also discusses managing downside risk, Texas property laws, determining offer amount, increasing property value, and fixing title problems.

176: Today, I’m talking with a new friend named David Hansen.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/176)David Hansen is a civil engineer and planner with a wide breadth of experience in land development. He recently gave me a great education on taking any property with a potential for development and figuring out how to set it up so it’s worth the most after the development.Why is this important? With David's knowledge and skill set, he can create money out of thin air by understanding municipal planning and zoning ordinances and creating subdivisions that can deliver the most value and achieve their highest and best use.If you have any interest or experience subdividing land, you will get immense value from this conversation! 📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRMBuilt for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster 🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys 🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies 🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck ⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders 👉 10X Your Income from Land InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business ...

Ryan Love, a 23-year-old entrepreneur in the land business, shares his fast-track triumph. Topics include starting out in the land business, the power of Zapier in business automation, using electronic signatures and metrics to improve contract signing, challenges of tracking metrics and exploring automation tools, factors for success in real estate investing, and reflections on fear and priorities.

Former electrician Chris Johnsen shares his journey from stumbling into land investing to building a highly profitable land-flipping business. Topics discussed include taking the leap into full-time investing, buying properties outright vs using options, exploring conversational AI platforms and the future of AI, Chris' unfair advantage in real estate, the importance of a strong support system and setting expectations with sellers, business passion and future plans, and the idea of creating a sports complex for extracurricular activities.

Learn how to generate passive income from vacant land by leasing to solar developers. Solar energy expert Dakota Malone shares insights on solar leasing, different types of solar projects, lease payments and landowner options, creative uses of solar panels, and analyzing the risks and opportunities of solar leasing for various landowners.

Travis King, an experienced investor in rural land, shares the unique plays from his successful investing playbook. He breaks down formulas to analyze campaigns and track metrics. They discuss the impact of interest rates on the land investing market and the shift towards assignments. Understanding negotiation and financing in land investment is explored, along with the importance of mastering cold calling. 'The Land Investor's Playbook' is released, offering strategies and tactics for land investors to scale their businesses.