In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke sits down with Darrick B., a serial entrepreneur who has been flipping land for just 14 months using the Land Investing Online business model.  Darrick shares his inspiring journey, from owning a record label at 19, bartending in Nashville, and running CrossFit gyms, to discovering real estate after moving to Tennessee. Fueled by a desire for more family time and financial freedom, he dived headfirst into land investing after finding value in the free resources provided on YouTube. Darrick details his incredible first-year results, including turning a set of November 2023 mailers into $86,000 in profit and scaling his business to five completed flips in 2024, netting an additional $170,000.  With six more deals in the pipeline, he’s set to achieve even more in 2025. He shares his goals of scaling to $250,000 in profit, exploring larger deals like subdivides, and fully transitioning out of bartending.  Packed with actionable advice for newcomers, including tips on consistency, creative marketing strategies, and handling “hate calls,” this episode is a goldmine of insights for aspiring land investors. Don't miss it! ================================  WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠⁠ ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:42 Active in the Community 2:04 Background Before Land Investing 6:58 Proof of Concept Moment 9:12 Education Process 10:52 Sending First Mailers 12:30 Buy & Sell Price on First Deals 16:10 Mindset After First Deal 17:24 Results from 30K Mailer 19:28 Profit from First Five Deals 20:53 Looking Back at 2024 23:14 Plans for 2025 25:43 Pay Per Clicks & Scams 27:36 Advice for New Land Investors 31:00 Mindset Realities 32:56 De-escalation Strategies

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke sits down with Adam Reilly, a student of Land Investing Online and a fellow land investor, to dive into his inspiring journey. Adam shares how he transitioned from his engineering background into land investing, motivated by his grandma’s real estate experience and his thirst for freedom.   He reveals how he discovered land investing through countless podcast hours and ultimately joined the course in February 2024. Within just one month, Adam closed his first deal—a $70,000 property he flipped for $130,000, netting an incredible $45,000 profit!  This smooth and successful start set a high bar for his budding career in land flipping.   Adam also opens up about the challenges he faced, including stepping outside his comfort zone to develop sales skills and maintain consistency through ups and downs. He credits the Land Investing Online community and course for helping him sharpen his processes and build confidence in analyzing deals.   Looking ahead to 2025, Adam has ambitious goals: targeting larger deals, closing 1-2 deals per month, and hitting a $150k annual profit! Tune in to hear his marketing strategies, future plans, and advice for anyone looking to start their own land investing journey! ================================  WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠⁠ ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Background Before Land Investing 4:11 Balancing Land Flipping with Full-Time Job 5:10 Sending First Mailer 6:23 Getting the First Deal 8:30 Challenges with Market Selection 9:05 First Deal Negotiation 10:32 Last 6 Months 13:31 2 Acre Deal 14:36 Goals for 2025 18:50 Community Support 22:08 Target Acreage Range 23:33 Lead Management 24:16 Advice to New Land Investors

In this episode, Ron Apke is joined by Land Investing Online student Nick U. as he shares his unique and inspiring journey into land investing—starting with an unexpected insight from his hairdresser, who left her job to pursue land investing full-time. Intrigued by her story, Nick dove into the world of land flipping, discovering our content and joining the program in June. Since then, he's been absolutely crushing it in the business! In just six months, Nick has closed 8 land deals, netting an impressive $96,000 in profit, with another $240K in the pipeline! Nick shares how he discovered land investing, why he dove in headfirst, and the exact steps he took to build a thriving land flipping business in record time, despite having zero experience in the industry. In this episode, Nick spills all his secrets—from how he markets to landowners, his mail strategies, and the power of follow-ups to close deals. He also shares his favorite way to negotiate with land sellers and how he’s surprisingly crushing it selling properties on Facebook Marketplace. Plus, he offers game-changing advice for anyone curious about land investing or just starting out. If you’ve ever wondered if land flipping could be your ticket to financial freedom, don’t miss Nick’s story—and find out why he says, "It’s impossible not to get a deal in 3 months if you have drive." Watch until the end to hear Nick’s bold 2025 goal of hitting $500K (or more) and why Ron thinks he’s destined for 7-figure success! ================================  WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠⁠ ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:48 Nick's Background Before Land 3:01 Proof of Concept 5:25 Importance of Follow-up 8:08 Getting on the Phones 10:24 Net Profit from First Deals 11:42 Sales & Business Background 15:15 Mindset 17:00 Handling Calls with Sellers 20:08 Future Marketing Plans 24:29 Financial Goals for 2025 27:38 Targeting Cities VS. Rural 28:53 Total Mail Sent 31:07 Community & Support 33:16 Thoughts on the Future of Land Investing 38:42 Financial & Time Freedom 41:35 Advice to New Land Investors

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke dive into the powerful marketing strategy that's taking the land flipping world by storm in 2025: texting for land deals!  Texting is quickly becoming the go-to method for land investors looking to maximize their profits while keeping things simple.  While direct mail remains a staple, texting adds a whole new level of precision, helping you find hot leads faster and narrow your search efficiently. In this video, we’ll show you how to use this affordable, effective strategy to scale your land business and achieve your goals.  Learn how others in our community are successfully texting their way to financial and time freedom, plus get insider tips on how to keep your costs low and results high.  Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your land flipping to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you succeed! ================================  WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠⁠ ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Roy's Texting Journey 2:12 Overhead Costs: Mail VS. Texting 4:46 Time Freedom 6:15 Two Closing Methods 7:36 Operations 9:00 Making $100k from Texting 11:25 Qualifying Leads 13:00 Is Texting Right For You? 14:38 More Data with Texting 16:14 Starting Over 18:00 Learning & Investing in Systems 19:01 Incorporating Follow-up Texting

In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke dive deep into a powerful, creative strategy that’s quickly gaining traction in the land investing world: Survey Hacking. This innovative approach involves buying a portion of someone's land, letting them keep the rest, and flipping it for major profits—think $500K per year! The Apke brothers break down exactly what survey hacking is, how it works, and why landowners are open to these types of deals. They discuss the low competition in this niche (even within the already low-competition world of land investing) and how this strategy offers incredible potential for those looking to scale their businesses. You'll also hear about the process from start to finish, including tips on negotiating with sellers and how to structure these deals. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode will give you the tools and insights to start using survey hacking to grow your land portfolio and make serious profits! ================================  WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠⁠ ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:08 What is Survey Hacking? 3:38 No Competition 4:56 Creative Scaling 6:10 Contacting Land Owners Example 7:55 Making Half a Million Dollars 8:46 Testing Methods of Acquiring 9:48 Coaching 10:40 Operations 12:10 Who Should Try Survey Hacking? 13:29 Doubling Your Money 14:15 Relationship Building

Start your land investing career today and save thousands with our Black Friday Bundle - a $4,000 offer for only $995: landinvestingonline.com/black-friday-2024 In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke share some of the most incredible success stories from our land investing community this year. These students started with big dreams, embraced the right mindset, and worked tirelessly to achieve life-changing results. We’re diving into: ✅ How they got into land investing and why they chose it. ✅ The determination and strategies that set them apart. ✅ The land deals they closed and goals they crushed in 2024. Whether you're just starting or looking for motivation to level up, these stories will show you what’s possible with the right approach. Don’t miss the chance to learn from those who’ve been exactly where you are—and turned their dreams into reality! ================================  WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠⁠ ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Wrapping up 2024 2:20 Roy's Success Story 4:57 Nick's Success Story 6:35 Jenna's Success Story 11:03 Chad's Success Story 12:25 Landon's Success Story 13:30 Dylan's Success Story 16:00 John's Success Story 19:35 Morgan's Success Story 20:44 Shelby's Success Story 22:42 2025 Mindset 26:16 Building Skills and Knowledge

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke welcomes Roy Cantu, a former couch flipper turned land investing powerhouse. Roy shares his inspiring journey from earning $1,500 a week flipping couches to making over $200,000 in his first 12 months as a land investor. After selling a couple of vacant land pieces and discovering our podcast, Roy dove headfirst into land flipping—and the results speak for themselves. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Roy’s first $1,200 mailer brought in $47,000+ in profit from just two deals. The exact texting strategy Roy uses to close 2-3 deals per month with 20,000 texts. Tools and systems Roy relies on to manage leads and scale efficiently. His shift toward seller financing and holding notes for long-term wealth. Roy’s story is packed with actionable insights, from marketing tips to building a business that prioritizes time freedom and family. Whether you’re new to land investing or looking to take your strategy to the next level, this episode is your guide to getting started and achieving big results.

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke reveal how to transform $1,000 into $100,000 by using precise data techniques in your land business. Discover how to eliminate bad leads, refine your data pulling process, and target higher-quality land. Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking to streamline your operations or a newcomer with a tight budget, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you save time and money! Learn how to avoid costly mistakes like targeting wetlands, landlocked properties, or heavily sloped land—all while cutting marketing expenses and improving ROI. From texting and cold calling to direct mail campaigns, they share proven strategies to optimize your marketing efforts. Plus, see how tools like The Land Portal can revolutionize your approach to data. Stop wasting time on bad leads and start making smarter moves in your land investing journey! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Why Precise Data is Important 3:30 It's Not About the Cost 5:07 Targeting Sellers VS. Land 6:58 Getting Rid of Bad Land 8:35 Most Common Filters on The Land Portal 10:58 Marketing Strategies 15:24 Save Time & Money 18:48 AI Machine Learning 19:27 Built for the Community 22:19 Advice for Land Investors

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke and Anthony Weiler reveal the #1 reason why land investors fail—and it’s probably not what you think. While breaking down the top “business killers” that derail new land flippers, they emphasize the biggest pitfall of all: fear-driven inaction. Overthinking, avoiding tough conversations, and giving up too soon are just a few of the mistakes that hold people back from landing their first deal. But the real reason so many fail? They never take the consistent action needed to gain momentum. It’s not the business model that doesn’t work—it’s the mindset and approach. If fear, inconsistency, or poor market choices are stopping you, you could be missing out on life-changing profits. Tune in to learn the mindset shifts and practical steps to overcome this #1 failure point and set yourself up for success in land investing. Whether you’re a teacher, truck driver, or finance professional, you’ll discover what it really takes to make it in the land flipping business! ================================  WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠ ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ================================ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:01 1-6 Month Hurdles 3:49 Afraid to Have Tough Conversations with Sellers 9:15 Main Struggles With Your First Deal 14:59 Struggles In The Business While Working A 9-5 16:28 Market Selection 18:49 Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke welcomes back seasoned land investor and coach Anthony Weiler! Together they map out effective, achievable land investing goals for 2025—whether you’re just starting out or aiming to scale up for bigger deals. They dive into three actionable areas to focus on: marketing strategies, continuous education, and building valuable connections within the land investing community. They emphasize how crucial education is if you want to reach impressive success, sharing real-world examples like Landon B. and Kevin K., whose commitment to learning set them apart. Anthony also offers an insider perspective on the Land Investing Online Coaching Program, which he helps lead. He explains how this program gives students the strategies and support needed to succeed, helping them achieve goals like transitioning from a 9-5 job to land investing full-time or reaching $2 million in profit by the end of 2025. Drawing from his experience, Anthony encourages investors to “bite off a little bit more than you can chew, you’ll get stronger,” referencing how Landon surpassed his own ambitious goals. This episode is packed with practical advice for all land investors, setting you up to build a stronger, more successful business in 2025. Don’t miss out! ================================  🔥 CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ================================ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:53 Anthony's Take On Setting Goals 3:44 Investing In Education 5:56 Realistic Goals For 2025 7:29 LIO's Coaching Program 12:33 Final Thoughts