The Real Estate Investing Podcast

Access Free Resources: https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/resourcesIn this video, Ron Apke breaks down the exact 7-day plan to build your land investing business in just one hour per day. No fluff, no wasted time… just the simple, step-by-step actions you should take each day to start getting real deal flow. If you want a clear blueprint to start getting more land deals than 95% of beginners, this is it.================================ 🔥 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 – 7-Day Land Business Overview0:36 – Day 1: Choose Marketing Strategy2:20 – Time vs. Money Breakdown5:15 – Day 2: Choose Your County6:22 – County Selection Criteria8:28 – Day 3: Pull & Scrub Data9:12 – LandPortal Filters12:03 – Day 4: Build Templates14:15 – Day 5: Send Marketing15:30 – Day 6: Pick Next Counties17:19 – Day 7: Marketing Calendar19:01 – Why Consistency Matters20:04 – Final Recap

In this two-part episode, land investor Nolan Lukasek shares how he went from drop shipping to building a profitable $100K land business in just 12 months. Starting with no real estate experience beyond a few side hustles, Nolan took the leap after hearing a podcast that changed his mindset, and never looked back. He breaks down how he sent his first 13,000 mailers, stayed consistent through slow months, and eventually found momentum by pivoting to cold calling and tracking the right KPIs.- How Nolan went from drop shipping to full-time land investing- The marketing shift that turned things around — mailers vs. cold calling- The KPIs and metrics that actually matter for scaling- How to manage leads, agencies, and follow-up like a pro- Why consistency and tracking beat luck in this businessWhat You’ll Learn:- How Nolan went from dropshipping to full-time land investing- The marketing shift that turned things around — mailers vs. cold calling- The KPIs and metrics that actually matter for scaling- How to manage leads, agencies, and follow-up like a pro- Why consistency and tracking beat luck in this business================================ 🔥 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 – Intro00:40 – From drop shipping to land01:30 – The podcast that started it02:30 – Joining the program and mailing fast03:30 – 13,000 mailers, no deals04:30 – Staying consistent through setbacks05:30 – First deal and follow-up wins06:30 – Selling style: honest and direct07:30 – Lessons from home mailing08:30 – Switching to cold calling09:30 – Tracking KPIs and lead flow10:30 – First-year results and profits11:30 – Mistakes and what he’d change12:30 – Finding one mentor13:30 – Goals for 202614:30 – Advice for new investors15:30 – Consistency beats luck16:30 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

Discover how to select profitable land markets with expert insights on choosing the right location. Learn the importance of analyzing days on market and price per acre to identify healthy selling conditions. Find out why targeting counties two to three away from major cities can be financially rewarding. Ron also provides a strategy for creating a consistent marketing schedule, ensuring a steady flow of deals while tracking key performance indicators to enhance your success in land flipping.

Ron Apke reveals three powerful land flipping strategies you should be using right now to dominate 2026. He breaks down each one with real examples and drawings so you can see exactly how to structure deals for massive profits. From minor subdividing to high ticket double closings and survey hacking, these strategies can help you build a 6 to 7 figure land business this year.What You Will Learn:The top strategy to scale your land business and earn $500K from one dealHow high ticket double closings work and how to profit $35K per dealHow survey hacking can turn one property into multiple flipsWays to find and evaluate profitable parcelsWhy these strategies are the biggest opportunities for 2026================================ 🔥 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/⁠================================TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro0:23 Strategy #3: Survey Hacking1:12 How Survey Hacking Works2:25 Negotiating with Sellers3:09 Splitting and Flipping Parcels4:00 Survey Hacking for Vacant Land5:09 Why Survey Hacking Wins5:18 Strategy #2: High Ticket Double Closing6:00 Double Closing Breakdown7:05 $100K to $140K Deal Example8:30 Bigger Deals, Bigger Profits9:45 Double Closing vs Wholesaling10:20 Strategy #1: Minor Subdividing11:01 What Is Subdividing12:23 Subdivide Profit Example13:50 Finding Subdividable Land15:18 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

In this video, Ron Apke breaks down how marketing for land deals has evolved over the past 5 years, from simple direct mail strategies in 2020 to today’s powerful, multi-channel approach. Watch as Ron literally maps it all out on paper, showing how investors can level up from sending mailers to building a complete marketing machine. Learn how personalized, handwritten letters, strategic follow-up texts, and even cold calling are driving 4x–5x more seller responses. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your land business, this visual and practical breakdown will change how you think about land deal marketing 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 STAMPS0:00 – Intro0:25 – 2020 vs 2025 marketing0:46 – How 2020 marketing worked1:36 – Simple direct mail process2:00 – Business evolution begins2:32 – Multi-channel marketing explained3:06 – Follow-up texting strategy4:19 – Multiple touchpoints = more deals5:06 – Getting more from your list5:30 – Quick coaching plug5:46 – Modern marketing mix6:10 – Power of handwritten mail6:48 – Personal touches that convert7:18 – Ron’s 2025 setup8:16 – Generic vs handwritten results9:29 – If Ron started over today9:59 – Final advice & wrap-up

🔥 Work with Darrick: 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, Land Investing Online coach Darrick Bourgeois breaks down why right now is the best time to buy and sell land. As the market softens and sellers look for liquidity, smart investors are taking advantage of end-of-year opportunities to stack inventory and close profitable deals before 2026.Darrick shares powerful text and direct mail marketing strategies, explains how to adapt to shifting market trends, and reveals how consistent, fast action can set you up for major success in the new year. Perfect for anyone serious about land investing, land flipping, or growing a land business in today’s market.================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================0:00 – Intro1:00 – Year-end trends in land investing2:05 – Why sellers need cash fast3:10 – Q4 buying opportunity4:00 – Stack inventory before 20265:00 – Negotiating better land deals6:20 – Buying 40–50% below market7:15 – Why now is the window to buy8:00 – Text vs. mail marketing9:30 – Why speed matters right now10:45 – The “text–mail–text” strategy12:30 – Testing markets with texting14:15 – Follow-up that converts16:00 – Texting script that works17:45 – Fewer hate calls, more deals19:30 – Helping sellers first21:20 – Selling fast by pricing right23:00 – Final advice: act before 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Apke, seasoned land investor and founder of Droners.io, to uncover how to sell land fast, even in a shifting market. From pricing strategies and smart marketing tactics to drone photography that actually converts, Mike shares exactly what’s working right now to move properties quickly. Learn how to create momentum in the first seven days, make every lead count, and market your land like a high-end listing to attract serious buyers and maximize your ROI.💡 What You’ll Learn:- Proven strategies to sell land faster in today’s market- How to price listings for maximum attention and offers- The marketing tools and visuals that make your property stand out- Why the first 7 days on the market are critical to 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 STAMPS00:00 – Intro01:00 – Current Market Update02:00 – Maximizing Every Lead03:30 – Biggest Seller Mistakes05:00 – Respond Fast, Sell Fast06:15 – The First 7 Days Rule07:00 – Smart Pricing Strategies08:00 – Building Momentum Fast09:00 – Buying Right in 202510:00 – Buyer Psychology Tips11:00 – Power of Drone Photos12:00 – Standout Property Marketing13:00 – Highlighting Key Land Features14:00 – Knowing Your End Buyer15:00 – Competing in Slow Markets16:00 – Marketing ROI Explained17:00 – Lazy Listings = Lost Sales18:00 – Market $20K Like $2M19:00 – Adapting to Market Changes20:00 – Droners.io Done-for-You Marketing

🔥 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, Ron Apke sits down with land investor and entrepreneur Pete Reese to talk about how he went from flipping homes to building a thriving land investing business, and now developing $50M battery energy storage projects. Pete shares how he bounced back after the 2008 crash, mastered land investing during COVID, and built a scalable business through smart systems, outsourcing, and a powerful mail strategy. He also dives into how he’s turning land into high-value renewable energy sites. This one’s packed with lessons on mindset, business growth, and spotting future opportunities in real estate!What You Will Learn:- How Pete transitioned from house flipping to land investing- The mindset and systems behind his success- His proven direct mail and outsourcing strategies- How he’s leveraging land for $50M energy projects- Tips for anyone ready to start investing in land🌐 Connect with Pete:https://sunlandamerica.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCp6dkG5XJXlZCuttM7Qhq0Q ================================TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:46 Pete’s Entrepreneurial Journey1:50 First Flip and Early Success3:13 The 2008 Crash and Lessons Learned4:00 Transition to Blogging and Online Business5:00 Discovering Land Investing in 20206:00 Launching a Renewable Energy Land Company7:00 Spotting Opportunities Early8:10 Why Battery Storage Is the Future10:00 Scaling Challenges and Lessons10:47 High-Volume Direct Mail Strategy11:30 Spending $70K+ on Mailers13:00 Building Systems and a Strong Team15:00 What Broke at 100K Mailers17:00 Finding and Pricing Subdivide Deals19:00 Blind Offers and Profit Margins20:30 Monthly Deal and Profit Goals22:40 Changes in the Land Market25:00 Why Direct Mail Still Wins28:45 Advice for New Land Investors30:45 Systems, Teams, and Processes33:00 Working with Family34:00 Battery Storage Explained39:00 How These Projects Make Money42:00 $50M Energy Projects & Tax Credits47:00 How Pete Learned the Industry48:00 Where to Find Pete Reese

In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Seth Williams, founder of REtipster, one of the original voices in land investing. Seth shares how he built a thriving online brand from his early days sending postcards in 2008 to creating REtipster and Stride CRM. They discuss how the land business has evolved, why consistency beats quick wins, and how technology (and AI) are shaping the next generation of land investors. If you’re serious about long-term success in real estate, this episode is a must-watch.What You’ll Learn:- How Seth got started and built REtipster- The mindset that drives long-term success- How land investing has changed since 2008- Tools and systems (like Stride CRM) that save time- Seth’s predictions for the future of land flipping🔗 Connect with Seth Williams (REtipster):Website: https://retipster.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@retipsterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retipsterTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/retipster================================ 🔥 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 – Intro01:05 – How Seth discovered land investing03:10 – Leaving banking for real estate04:40 – Early success with delinquent tax lists06:15 – Learning from mentors and early tools07:30 – Starting the REtipster blog (2012)09:00 – Inspiration from Pat Flynn & online income10:20 – Hunter vs. Farmer mindset explained12:00 – Being early to land, blogging, and YouTube13:30 – Power of consistency & long-term focus15:00 – What Seth enjoys most about creating content16:10 – Balancing land deals with REtipster18:00 – How COVID changed land investing20:20 – What top investors are doing differently22:00 – Sales, relationships, and standing out23:30 – The future of land investing25:00 – Why Seth built Stride CRM27:10 – Advice for new investors30:00 – Commitment and realistic expectations35:00 – AI’s impact on real estate & business41:00 – Closing thoughts & where to find Seth

🔥 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, Daniel Apke sits down with Brian Tran, an entrepreneur who built an $8M real estate portfolio and runs 8 successful businesses. Brian shares how failure, grit, and strategic investing took him from a failed coffee shop to financial freedom.Even if you’re focused on land flipping, this episode is packed with mindset, tax, and scaling lessons that apply to any investing business.🌐 Connect with Brian:https://www.youtube.com/@mr.briantranhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mrbriantran?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/mr.briantran/?hl=enVirtual Assistant Services: TheVAHub.com================================TIMESTAMPS (Have to wait until uploaded because intro/edits will be made to raw file changing the times)TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:36 Meet Brian Tran1:33 Immigrant Roots & Hard Work Mindset2:31 Early Side Hustles5:00 Becoming a Realtor in the Bay Area6:14 Why He Left Real Estate Sales8:01 Building a Brokerage & Local Expertise11:04 Coffee Shop Failures & Lessons13:03 First Flip: $575K Profit Deal15:01 Scaling Multiple Businesses17:41 High-Dollar Flips vs. Volume Deals20:13 Why Land Investors Should Own Rentals22:13 Tax Savings Through Depreciation25:06 Using Real Estate to Reduce Taxes27:03 Cash Flow vs. Appreciation29:01 How Time Builds Wealth30:03 Out-of-State Rentals in Alabama31:19 What to Look for in Rental Properties33:01 Section 8 Rentals & Cash Flow35:47 Leverage & Paying Down Loans36:17 Diversifying Beyond Land Flipping38:02 Managing Risk with Profit First38:34 Balancing Family & Business42:20 Leadership & Delegation Lessons43:37 The VA Hub48:26 Final Advice