The Real Estate Investing Podcast

🔥 Turn Vacant Land into Income: https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️ Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/page/one-lot-at-a-time/================================In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke share how to build strong relationships with land sellers to close more deals and increase your profits. They break down strategies for land investing, from handling the first phone call to creating trust and solving seller problems, so you can flip land with confidence. If you want to grow your land business and make more money investing in land, this video is for you.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPSTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:34 Seller relationships1:00 Last episode recap2:08 First call importance3:40 High-value leads5:00 Curiosity & stories6:50 Grumpy sellers7:33 Phone vs Zoom9:40 Trust over money10:12 Callback prep12:25 Smooth handoffs13:25 Avoiding ghosting14:03 Follow-ups16:10 Every lead counts16:32 Problem solving17:26 Title companies18:09 Process recap19:38 Be human

Daniel and Ron Apke dive into how to make your land investing marketing stand out in 2025. With more competition and new marketing channels, they break down what works best with direct mail, texting, and cold calling so you can get more leads, rise above the noise, and close more land deals.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro: 6 biggest mistakes in buying land0:16 – Mistake #1: Flood plain, wetlands, slope0:45 – Mistake #2: No legal access1:16 – Mistake #3: Overpaying for land1:44 – Mistake #4: Land use & restrictions2:20 – Mistake #5: No boots on the ground3:04 – Mistake #6: Big acres in city limits3:47 – Recap & final advice

Discover why most entrepreneurs fail before they even get started, and how to avoid the biggest pitfalls holding you back. In this video, we break down the real reasons businesses collapse and the mindset shifts you need to win in 2025 and beyond.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro: 6 biggest mistakes in buying land0:16 – Mistake #1: Flood plain, wetlands, slope0:45 – Mistake #2: No legal access1:16 – Mistake #3: Overpaying for land1:44 – Mistake #4: Land use & restrictions2:20 – Mistake #5: No boots on the ground3:04 – Mistake #6: Big acres in city limits3:47 – Recap & final advice

Why are everyday people building wealth through land flipping without ever quitting their 9-5 jobs?In this episode, Ron and Dan share the strategies and mindset shifts that make it possible to earn consistent profits in land investing while working full-time. You’ll learn how to find deals, manage your time, and scale your business — all without sacrificing your career.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro2:00 – Time Commitment and Consistency4:24 – Efficiency With Limited Time5:02 – The Learning Curve in the First Few Months6:02 – Who This Business Model is For8:04 – Grit, Financial Discipline, and Success Stories12:00 – Becoming More Efficient After Your First Deals15:24 – Staying Lean vs. Scaling With a Team19:00 – Increasing Profits With Bigger Deals20:00 – Keeping Your Job vs. Going Full-Time22:05 – Avoiding Desperation in Sales23:25 – Closing Thoughts

Why are billionaires and celebrities like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates buying land across the U.S.? In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke break down the real reasons the ultra-wealthy are investing in land, and what it means for everyday investors looking to build long-term wealth through rural real estate.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt ➡️Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro00:36 – Long-term benefits of owning land01:28 – Comparing short-term and long-term land plays02:26 – Largest landowners in the U.S.03:32 – Advantages of low property taxes on land04:56 – Land as a stable investment alternative05:59 – Identifying appreciating land areas06:53 – Investing in land near expanding cities07:57 – Lower maintenance with land vs. rentals09:00 – Land appreciation trends over time10:00 – Population growth driving land value10:49 – Minimal costs for holding land long-term12:06 – Generating passive income from land13:40 – Estate planning benefits of owning land14:56 – Holding land by subdividing and selling16:06 – Subdivision strategy example breakdown17:44 – Holding land with no money left in the deal19:11 – Balancing short-term cash and long-term value20:05 – Building wealth and freedom through land21:00 – Land value growth through development21:13 – Outro

In this episode, we sit down with Darrick to break down the true risk vs. reward of land investing. From launching your first mailer to hitting six-figure profits, we cover what it really takes to succeed, including common pitfalls, smart funding strategies, and how to accelerate your path to financial freedom.Learn how new investors are landing deals fast and why consistency and due diligence are the keys to long-term success.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️ Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS0:00 – Intro1:00 – Darrick’s journey into land flipping3:40 – Why land beats other business models5:00 – First deal = fast profit6:15 – Scaling with $6K mailers7:50 – Why most new investors quit9:10 – Consistency in land marketing11:00 – Biggest risk mistakes13:00 – Role of coaching & mentorship15:30 – Best & worst case in 180 days17:30 – 6 land deals in 60 days20:00 – Reinvesting $58K into mail22:30 – Quitting your job with land24:00 – Due diligence risks25:30 – How deal funding reduces risk27:00 – One-shot quitters never win28:30 – Final tips for land investing success

🔥 Turn Vacant Land into Income: https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️ Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================In this episode, the Apke Brothers break down the exact blueprint to building a 7-figure land flipping business. They cover what separates top earners from the rest, starting with mindset, scaling marketing volume through mail, cold calls, or texts, and hiring the right team. You'll learn how much outreach is needed to hit $1M+ per year and which roles to outsource first so you can focus on closing deals. If you're serious about scaling your land business, this episode is your roadmap.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️ Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro01:17 – The $1M/year plan02:35 – Mindset shift04:02 – Marketing volume vs targeting06:44 – How much marketing is needed08:54 – Texting vs direct mail10:40 – Marketing = advertising11:45 – Building your team13:33 – Who to hire first16:20 – Assistant vs acquisition rep18:32 – Keep ops simple20:24 – Sales is everything21:47 – Big deals = big leaps23:01 – Funding at 7–8 figures23:20 – Wrap up

Thinking about flipping land but not sure where to start? In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke break down the Top 5 Best States to Do Your First Land Flip in 2025. Based on years of experience and thousands of land deals, they reveal which states offer the highest chance of success for beginners, without the headaches of non-disclosure laws, oil rights, or slow-moving counties. 👉 Perfect for: beginner land flippers, rural real estate investors, and anyone using data to dominate land investing in 2025.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 - Intro01:33 - Importance of Market Selection02:45 - Top Southeast States03:50 - Midwest Picks05:20 - States to Avoid06:55 - Northeast Breakdown07:30 - Southwest & West Overview09:00 - Texas Pros & Cons10:15 - California for New Investors11:05 - Narrowing the List13:00 - Cutting South Carolina14:45 - Barriers in GA, NC, AL16:20 - Final Top 5 States17:30 - New Flipper Mistakes19:10 - County Selection Tips21:00 - Why OK, OH & MI Work22:15 - Final Thoughts

Learn how to flip land with zero money down! In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke share the best land investing funding strategies, from private deal funders to hard money loans. They explain how to scale your land business without using your own cash, with real examples of contracts, profit splits, and where to find funders offering $20k to $500k.================================🔥 Turn Vacant Land into Income: https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️ Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro 01:00 Funding Risks 02:20 Scaling Challenges 04:10 Cash Flow Issues 05:00 Save for Marketing 05:55 First Deal Funding 06:45 Profit Splits 08:00 50/50 Costs 09:00 Deal Funding Pros 10:45 Funders Help You 11:50 Interest vs Funding 13:00 What Is Interest-Based? 14:30 Deferred Payments 15:40 Investor Terms 17:00 Building Trust 18:30 Investor Pitch 22:00 Get $50K–$500K 24:00 Finding Capital 26:00 Funding vs Banks 27:30 The Future of Funding

In this episode, Darrick and Ron Apke dive deep into how to approach land investing based on your marketing budget, whether you’re starting with $0 or have $50,000 to spend. They break down actionable strategies for every stage, from free MLS hacks to scaling with direct mail, texting, and building a team. If you're wondering how to market your land business effectively at any budget level, this episode lays out the blueprint.================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 - Intro00:39 - Starting with $001:21 - Budget-Based Marketing03:07 - No-Cost Deal Strategy04:10 - MLS Hack05:26 - Tennessee Deal Details06:50 - Subdivide for Profit08:13 - Funding with No Money09:11 - Power of Old Listings10:11 - $100–$500 Budget11:18 - Cold Calling Leads12:15 - Best Parcel Sizes13:15 - Texting for Deals14:48 - Cold Call + Text Plan16:00 - Mail + Follow-Up Texts17:44 - Why Follow-Up Works18:52 - Max ROI on Budget19:59 - $2K–$5K Mail Strategy20:51 - $5K–$10K Game Plan22:00 - Cold Texting at Scale23:14 - Staying Lean Pre-Hire24:29 - Hiring for Growth25:40 - $15K+ Monthly Scaling27:00 - Entitlements & Subdivides28:04 - Hands-Off Operations29:23 - Staying Lean & Profitable30:01 - Custom Coaching Plans31:19 - Quality vs. Volume32:20 - Final Advice