The Real Estate Investing Podcast

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Daniel break down one of the most debated questions in real estate investing: land vs rental properties. Drawing from real-world experience, they compare the pros, cons, risks, and returns of each strategy; and explain when it makes sense to start with land or move into rentals.If you’re looking for the smartest way to start investing in real estate and escape the 9-to-5, this episode will point you in the right direction!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro  00:43 – Cashflow issues01:55 – Add value to rentals03:08 – Rentals vs flipping/wholesaling04:30 – Duality of buying cheap properties06:54 – The importance of evaluating08:32 – Risk & reward of rental value10:26 – Land keeps its value11:21 – Rental story13:01 – Take care of your rentals14:19 – Final lessons15:02 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Daniel break down how land investors can make more from every deal by maximizing a property's value through smart land improvements. They explain the mindset shift from traditional land flipping and show how brush clearing, entitlements, subdivides, and other strategies can help you increase profits starting now. If you want to make more money from fewer deals and learn how top land investors extract more value from every lead, this is a must-watch episode!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:31 – Land flipping shift02:20 – Deal expansion03:50 – Why improve land?05:41 – Basic land improvements08:35 – Subdividing for higher value11:32 – The demand of mobile homes14:54 – Advanced strategies17:09 – The improvement mindset20:20 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Kay Walker returns to the podcast to break down how she pivoted from short-term rentals into a high-performing land investing business; closing 30+ deals in under two years. Kay shares her success with bringing her direct mail in-house and how this deal flow will allow her to fund  start-up a land brokerage company in her home state.If you want a real-world look at modern land investing strategy, operations, and what it actually takes to build momentum fast, this is a must-watch!🌐Checkout Kay's first episode================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:19 – Airbnb to land02:23 – Mail marketing decision04:36 – Pro’s of in-house marketing09:31 – Disposition partnerships12:58 – Build from failure15:39 – More vs less marketing18:22 – The importance of funders21:32 – Media presence22:44 – Land shifts in 202625:10 – Local land brokerage27:26 – Don’t hire when starting30:34 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the 2026 land investing texting blueprint and explain how to maximize SMS to generate more land deals. They will discuss how to build a text market campaign, what texting platforms investors use, and how to turn text leads into real conversations and closed properties. If you’re wondering whether texting still works for land investing, this episode shows what’s working right now!🌐 Start your first texting campaign with these platforms: Launch ControlSmarter Contact ================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Text vs mail marketing03:27 – Text list criteria05:07 – Multi-touch marketing06:15 – Texting operations07:56 – First text message10:19 – Text to phone strategy14:22 – Texting for high-volume deals17:28 – Closing advice18:27 – Outro

In this engaging conversation, Andrew Short, a high-volume land investor who specializes in transforming undervalued parcels into profitable deals, shares his unique insights. He reveals the importance of identifying raw land value and enhancing it through smart improvements like septic designs. Andrew highlights the shift from house flipping to land investing, emphasizing the reduced risks and quicker timelines. He also discusses the significance of building strong funding relationships and using targeted marketing strategies to scale operations effectively.

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Logan Perlaky returns to the podcast to break down how he scaled from his first land deal to over $200K in profit in just one year. We dive deep into what actually worked in 2025, including the direct mail strategies he used to find deals, how subdivides helped him increase profits, and the simple systems that allowed him to close 9 deals with minimal time invested. Logan also shares how he built a profitable land investing business without quitting his W-2, while finishing his MBA and preparing to start a family with his wife.If you want a clear, realistic path to building a profitable land investing business without gambling everything or burning out, this episode shows exactly what’s possible, and how to start doing it!🌐 Check out Logan’s first episode here!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:15 – Logan's first subdivide01:52 – Scaling in 202503:03 – Rural mail strategy06:02 – Slow scaling mindset07:54 – 10k mailers plan10:03 – Defined roles10:57 – Subdivide criteria11:34 – Texting vs mail12:51 – Profit & efficiency15:45 – Business motivation17:00 – 2026 goals18:39 – The opportunity in land20:26 – Growth & balance25:38 – Closing advice26:52 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron & Darrick break down how to sell land faster and smarter in 2026, even in an uncertain market, with proven land investing disposition strategies that are working right now. Darrick shares his step-by-step system for leveraging Zillow, Facebook Marketplace, and the MLS to drive more eyes to your properties and sell land without slashing the price.If you’re sitting on land inventory or want to improve your land investing sales strategy, this episode shows you exactly how to get more eyes on your properties and turn listings into sold deals!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:30 – Holiday buying behavior02:50 – December deal results03:38 – 2026 Sell strategy05:18 – Zillow leverage07:17 – Social media leverage08:55 – Smart price drops10:28 – Flat-rate brokers13:11 – End-buyer groups14:30 – Views & saves targets19:10 – Signs & drone marketing21:24 – Days on market22:06 – Be proactive when selling23:42 – Photo recommendations24:27 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron sits down with Chris Ramirez to break down how he went from warehouse jobs and failed side hustles to building a highly profitable land investing business in just three years. Chris shares exactly how he made his first $15K deal, scaled past six figures, and used simple land flipping strategies like direct mail and texting to consistently find motivated sellers.If you want a real, transparent look at land investing, scaling a land business, and what it actually takes to succeed, this episode is packed with actionable insights you don’t want to miss!🌐 Connect with Chris Ramirez: InstagramTikTok================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:49 – College & early hustles02:38 – Finding land investing03:21 – First 12 months05:36 – Consistency pays off07:02 – Infill VS Recreational08:08 – Documenting the journey09:28 – $500K Goal12:10 – Coaching startup13:44 – Quick decision mindset17:00 – Building the team18:19 – The simple deal strategy21:01 – Conviction & consistency23:32 – Adapt & stand out27:49 – Chris’s last advice28:45 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with veteran land investor, Travis King, to reveal how he scaled from flipping $500 lots from Ebay to closing 6-figure land deals through private capital, smarter marketing, and value-adding strategies. Travis breaks down what’s actually working in today’s land investing market, from new strategies targeting landlocked properties and subdivisions to standing out with segmented direct-to-seller marketing.If you want to build a scalable land investing business, replace your W-2 income, and make fewer deals for bigger profits, this episode is a must-watch!🌐 Connect with Travis King: https://travisking.com/ @_travisaking================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro01:10 – Early real estate journey03:29 – Land Auctions04:33 – Direct mail shift05:58 – Building the business08:10 – Replacing W-2 income11:59 – Private Funding/Lending23:52 – Value-add strategies28:50 – Marketing that stands out37:18 – Future of land investing42:20 – Advice for beginners46:42 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?👉 ⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.In this episode, Ron Apke reveals the 5 biggest land investing mistakes costing investors money in 2025, and how to fix them before 2026. From avoiding seller conversations to inconsistent marketing and missed profit strategies, Ron explains what’s holding investors back and how to take action to close more land deals, faster. If you want to buy land cheaper, sell land more creatively, and scale your land investing business, this episode is a must-watch.What You Will Learn:- Why talking to sellers and negotiating is essential to getting deals- How inconsistency leads to missed deals and lost income- Why slow decisions cost you opportunities- How relationships unlock more and bigger land deals- Ways to increase profits beyond simple cash sales================================TIME STAMPS0:00 – Intro0:26 – Mistake #1: Sales mindset0:47 – Seller relationships1:26 – Practice calls1:51 – Hard conversations2:44 – Why it matters now3:07 – Mistake #2: Inconsistent marketing3:26 – Mail volume example4:14 – Cost of inconsistency5:19 – Mistake #3: Slow decisions5:42 – Negotiation example6:03 – Decide faster7:19 – Mistake #4: No funding partners7:46 – 50/50 funding8:25 – Cheaper capital9:56 – Funding systems10:22 – Mistake #5: One exit strategy10:51 – Alternative exits11:41 – Add value12:27 – Recap & close