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In this week’s episode of the Turning Profit Podcast, we delve into the complexities of infill lots, why we’ve decided to stop buying them, and why you should too.Over the past year, infill lots have proven to be more complicated and riskier compared to rural properties, leading to losses and extended holding periods.We explore the various issues encountered with infill lots, such as wetlands, shared driveways, and endangered species, and discuss alternative investment strategies.If you want to learn how to redirect your efforts for greater gains in land investing, you don’t want to miss this.Key Takeaways:Introduction to Infill Lots (00:00)Welcome to the Turning Profit Podcast (00:19)Why We Stopped Buying Infill Lots (00:26)Our Experience with Infill Lots (00:57)Defining Infill Lots (02:07)Challenges with Infill Lots (03:05)Acquiring Infill Lots (04:10)Difficulties and Losses (06:51)Business Performance and Losses (14:11)Future Plans and Announcements (16:31)Summary and Final Thoughts (20:06)—✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife—Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

Mathew Owens is a CPA and seasoned real estate investor who turned his career around by flipping over 1,000 houses. He shares invaluable insights on tax mitigation techniques and the importance of solid legal structures. Mathew discusses his diversified investment strategies, including multi-family properties and mobile home parks. He highlights effective capital-raising methods and the use of social media for investor engagement. Lastly, he offers advice on navigating economic trends, especially in uncertain times.

In this week’s episode of the Turning Profit podcast, Maddie and I discuss the importance of setting actionable steps to achieve your real estate investing goals for 2025 through reverse engineering.We delve into how to define your vision, set specific goals, and break them down into manageable milestones.We also cover the importance of tracking progress, maintaining accountability, and adjusting strategies when needed.If you want to learn more about achieving your 2025 real estate goals, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways:Introduction to Reverse Engineering Goals (00:00)Welcome to the Turning Profit Podcast (00:21)Defining Your 2025 Vision (00:50)Focusing on Impactful Goals (03:19)Reverse Engineering Examples (08:33)Tracking and Accountability (15:13)Final Takeaways and Conclusion (22:46)Additional Resources:✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife—Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

In this week’s episode of the Turning Profit podcast, Maddie and I discuss strategies for doubling your real estate investing business by 2025. We cover the importance of focus, lead generation techniques, and the benefits of automation and AI in streamlining processes. Our conversation includes practical tips for improving key business metrics such as revenue, gross profit, and number of deals. If you want to learn more about scaling your real estate business in 2025, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)The Importance of Focus in Business (00:45)Key Areas to Focus On (01:34)Lead Generation Strategies (04:46)Getting Better at Contracts (09:38)Speed to Lead: Why Timing Matters (13:36)Understanding Seller Motivation (16:36)Follow-Up Techniques (18:29)Leveraging AI and Automation (21:12)Final Thoughts and Opportunities (26:33)Additional Resources:✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife--Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

Discover the intriguing world of land splitting and how it can turn vacant lots into a lucrative venture. Uncover a six-step process to identify and analyze land for splitting, and learn how to navigate zoning laws and work effectively with surveyors. The hosts share valuable tips on maximizing property value and avoiding common pitfalls in real estate investing. This guide is packed with insights for beginners and seasoned investors alike, providing strategies to make the most of every piece of land!

Wondering where the real estate market is headed in 2025? We’ve got you covered with the trends that we think will shape the land investing space.I’m joined by my oldest daughter, Maddie. She’s an integral part of our land investing business and knows her stuff. Together, we’re predicting the real estate market in 2025.We talk about the increasing demand for affordable housing, the rising appeal of rural markets (a sweet spot for land investors), and the massive potential of renewable energy developments like solar farms and EV charging stations.We also dig into the creative ways underutilized spaces like malls and office buildings are being transformed and why land continues to be the ultimate investment.If you’re looking to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of real estate and land investing, this episode is packed with the tips and strategies you need to know. Tune in now to get ready for a profitable 2025.Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)Demand for affordable housing rises (02:08)Growth in build-to-rent communities (03:26)Surging interest in rural markets (05:22)Farmland as a long-term investment (08:02)Renewable energy opportunities expand (09:27)Repurposing commercial spaces gains traction (13:04)Data centers drive industrial growth (15:22)Industrial real estate boom continues (17:18)Land retains core value (18:48)Additional Resources:✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife--Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.

Pricing land can make or break your deal. Land investors who have been in the industry for a while understand this clearly. Money is made when buying, not when selling.How do we get it right most of the time?My guest today taught me a lot about what I know about pricing land, and he’s here to share his knowledge.Andrew Walters is the land broker extraordinaire who’s helped me sell over 100 properties. He taught me a lot about what I know about pricing land, and he’s here to share his knowledge on what makes or breaks a deal.We talked about everything from the mistakes people make when buying or selling land to the insider tips Andrew uses to pinpoint the perfect piece of land.Andrew and I also discuss why farmland is consistently in demand, how local knowledge impacts land value, and the key traits investors should look for in a broker.🎧 Tune in and get to learn from the best!Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)Andrew’s background and journey into land brokerage (04:55)Farmland trends and factors driving strong market demand (12:46)Importance of detailed marketing and property descriptions (16:27)Land market outlook 2025 (23:02)Key due diligence steps for land investors (36:10)Andrew’s goals for expanding Mossy Oak Properties (43:07)Additional Resources:✨ Mossy Oak Properties: https://www.mossyoakproperties.com---✨ Join 4,500+ people in our free land-flipping community: https://www.skool.com/landconquest✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife--Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

Real estate investing is tough. It demands long hours, meticulous research, and a constant hustle. Investors need every edge they can get. But what if you could automate many of those time-consuming tasks?In this episode, Heather and I dive into one of my favorite topics: using AI as a real estate investor.AI could handle your tedious tasks, analyze your data, and even find your next deal. It’s not the future; it’s happening now. But you have to know how to use it right and the best tools to use.We break down the AI tools we’re already using to make our business more efficient, from voice assistants that handle lead qualification and appointment scheduling to chatbots that boost our “speed to lead.” These tools don’t just save time—they operate like extra team members for pennies on the dollar.We also share how AI helps us create content, analyze market trends, and even follow up on old leads with personalized, automated outreach. We give real examples, like how AI assists in researching new markets and crafting specialized prompts to evaluate land for perk tests.This episode will show you how to use AI to streamline your business, make better decisions, and achieve more with less effort.Tune in to learn more!  Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)Introduction to AI in real estate investing (01:20)How AI voice assistants can replace answering services (04:24)Creating content for your website using AI tools (11:18)AI’s role in improving "speed to lead." (15:01)Leveraging AI for in-depth data analysis (21:32)Using ChatGPT to learn new skills via conversational learning (28:27)Developing niche AI prompts, like soil suitability for perk tests (38:05)Writing contracts, job posts, and emails with AI assistance (41:43)Exploring cutting-edge AI tools like Replicate and Hugging Face (44:31)Additional Resources:✨ Links to the tools mentioned in the episode: Vapi: A developer platform for deploying AI-powered voice agents - https://vapi.ai/ElevenLabs: An AI voice generation platform offering realistic text-to-speech capabilities - https://elevenlabs.io/ChatGPT: An AI large language model accessible at https://chatgpt.com/Perplexity: An AI-powered search and research tool available at -  https://www.perplexity.ai/Hugging Face: A hub for AI models and datasets, accessible at - https://huggingface.co/Social Media Automation - https://www.make.com/Image Generator - https://flux-ai.io/Create Video using Code - https://creatomate.com/—-✨ Join 4,500+ people in our free land-flipping community: https://www.skool.com/landconquest✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife--Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

If you've ever wondered what it takes to make money flipping land, you're in for a treat. In this rerun episode, Heather and I are revisiting one of our most popular episodes, where we break down our proven land flipping strategies.For those of you new to the show, we’ve spent years perfecting our real estate strategies, focusing primarily on land flipping. From buying and selling land to sharing our income reports, we’ve been open with our journey—and now we’re sharing it all with you again in this replay so that you can skip the learning curve in 2025 and get straight into the profits.We walk through exactly how we’ve been flipping land successfully, even as the market evolves. We discuss the changes we’ve seen, the tweaks we’ve had to make, and what’s working right now.And while there are plenty of ways to make money in real estate, the land-flipping model we’ve developed is something we’ve refined to perfection.We talk about our system, which helps investors skip the typical learning curve, save time, and avoid mistakes. You’ll pick up some valuable tips on how to approach land flipping in today’s market.Hit play and listen to this episode again. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to flip land in 2025, plus actionable steps to get started.  Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)The Land flipping business model (04:31)The potential of high returns in land flipping (08:06)Benefits of investing in land over single-family homes (13:37)Researching properties and the land valuation process (20:16)Land flipping business strategies and lead generation (29:23)Lead conversion strategies in land flipping (34:01)Title insurance and closing process for land transactions (37:18)All about the Partner with Pete Program (39:59)Q&A segment (46:10)Additional Resources:✨ Join 4,500+ people in our free land-flipping community: https://www.skool.com/landconquest✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife--Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

As land investors, we normally want to buy land and flip it as quickly as possible for profit. We don’t want to have land staying long in our inventory.But there’s the other side of land investing that involves holding land for a longer period of time. It could be the missing piece in your investment strategy.Land speculation has the potential to knock it out of the park. If you play your cards right, you can turn an overlooked piece of property into a major win.In this episode, Heather and I break down eight powerful land speculation techniques. We share practical tips for identifying undervalued land, including industrial zones, desert highways, and farmland, that could skyrocket in value as future trends unfold.We explain how shifting market dynamics, renewable energy, and urban expansion create opportunities for long-term investors. Heather and I bring relatable, real-world applications for these strategies, making them accessible even for newcomers.If you want to add speculative land to your portfolio, this episode is for you. Land speculation could be your next smart investment move. Tune in!Key TakeawaysIntroduction (0:00)Defining land speculation and its passive nature (01:19)Industrial land as a speculation opportunity (05:54)Land bordering growing cities (10:13)Desert land along major roadways (13:17)Farmland as a long-term investment (18:12)Path of progress and commercial properties (19:50)Rezoning opportunities and worthless land (26:07)Strategies for long-term land investment (28:26)Q&A segment (30:30)Additional Resources:✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife--Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!