The Real Estate Investing Podcast

Daniel Apke and Ron Apke
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Aug 5, 2024 • 38min

Pros, Cons, and Profit Margins: Wholesaling Land vs Land Flipping

Join Daniel and Ron Apke as they welcome special guest Anthony Weiler for an insightful discussion on the differences between wholesaling land and flipping. In this episode, they delve into the unique philosophies behind each approach, offering a comprehensive overview of how both processes work. Tune in to discover the pros and cons of wholesaling versus flipping, learn about potential profit margins, and get an in-depth look at the double close strategy that could significantly boost your profits. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable tips and strategies for land investors! 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 1:46 Land flipping overview 3:25 Fast Cash program 3:41 Wholesaling overview 8:31 Pros and Cons of land flipping & wholesaling 25:33 Risks with land flipping 30:28 Rationalizing the balance between land flipping vs wholesaling 34:32 Negotiating down due to environmental risk factors⁠
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Aug 1, 2024 • 28min

The KEY Milestones You Need to Hit in the First 90 Days of Land Flipping

Anthony Weiler, a coaching expert in land investing, joins the conversation to unveil essential milestones for new investors to hit in their first 90 days. He highlights critical steps like effective market selection and the importance of pulling and analyzing data. Anthony shares a success story of a coaching student who closed a $25,000 deal by following these milestones. Expect practical insights on marketing strategies and the necessity of organizing property records to pave the path toward financial freedom in land flipping.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 47min

Entrepreneurial Journey & Droners.io Acquisition Story with Mike Apke

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome our brother, Mike Apke, who has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Inspired by watching Ron and Dan's success in land flipping, Mike knew he wanted to join the world of real estate investing to achieve the financial freedom that entrepreneurship offers. Mike shares his inspiring journey from working part-time in land investing, dedicating just 20 hours a week, to making the bold decision to leave his corporate job and pursue land investing full time. His story doesn’t stop there. We dive deep into the intriguing acquisition of Droners.io, a bankrupt company that we were all using for our land flipping business. Mike walks us through his decision to buy Droners.io, the bidding process, and the auction dynamics. We discuss how we became the proud owners of Droners.io, buying it for a bargain, and our future plans for the drone pilot website, which has become a vital tool for many land flippers. 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 1:38 Mike's background 5:18 Balancing work and family time 7:30 Mike's goals 10:42 Eliminating distractions and staying focused 13:22 Mike's mental journey 16:44 Mike's land investment strategies for the next 12 months 19:30 Sales 22:33 Acquiring Droners.io 35:34 Current and future plans 37:10 Results and improvements 39:16 Operating with low gross margins and what we did to improve it. 41:36 Future plans for Droners.io 45:47 Final thoughts
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Jul 25, 2024 • 26min

Is Hiring a Virtual Assistant the Right Move for Your Land Business?

In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke delve into the world of hiring and outsourcing virtual assistants (VA's) to help scale your land flipping business and reclaim your valuable time. They share their personal experiences with the first few positions they outsourced within their own land business, providing invaluable insights into the process. Tune in to find out the best strategies for outsourcing and how it can benefit your operations. Don’t miss this informative episode! 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 2:10 Pillars of the business model 8:49 Who should be looking for a VA & What are their tasks? 14:16 Basic activities VAs do 15:42 Cost of hiring a VA 21:57 Final Thoughts
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Jul 22, 2024 • 24min

Which U.S. States Offer the Best Land Investing Opportunities?

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel Apke and Anthony Weiler explore the top U.S. states for land investing. Together they break down which areas have brought their businesses the highest returns and which remain uncharted territory for them. Offering a candid look at their various successes, as well as regions they've steered clear of, Dan & Anthony provide listeners with exclusive insights and lesser-known secrets of the land flipping trade. Whether you're a seasoned land investor or just starting out, this episode is filled with essential information to help you zero in on a profitable market for land flipping! 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 1:54 Where to start 4:42 States where we've completed deals and where we haven't 12:30 Holistic state market approach 15:16 Terrain-Focused approach 22:20 Wrap-up
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Jul 18, 2024 • 26min

5-Step Roadmap to Your First Minor Subdivide Land Deal

In this episode, Daniel Apke is joined in the studio by fellow land investor Anthony Weiler. Together, they reveal the 5-step process of executing a minor subdivide. This powerful real estate strategy offers million-dollar margins and has the potential to revolutionize the land investing game. Whether you're looking to grow your land flipping business or learn about a highly profitable real estate niche, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips to take your investments to the next level. 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 4:38 Selecting a market 8:05 3 important questions you need to ask 10:25 Target road frontage 12:55 Marketing 17:09 Negotiating/Closing
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Jul 15, 2024 • 22min

Building a $100K/mo Land Business with Only 5 Hours a Week

In this episode, Daniel Apke and his brother and business partner Ron discuss how much money you can make in the land flipping industry with a limited amount of hours to put in. Building a $100k per month business with only 5 hours a week may sound impossible, but there are people in the land investing online community making it happen. Watch the full episode to get actionable time-saving strategies that have worked for not only Dan & Ron but other land flippers as well. 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 1:52 The reason we built this 3:58 Why is this a level 10 business opportunity 3:59 Time 5:50 Energy 9:49 Business plan for doing this 5 hours weekly 13:51 Attacking bigger deals 20:04 Opportunity levels; Time vs Return 21:17 Final thoughts
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Jul 11, 2024 • 13min

The Grit Formula: What You Actually Need to Make Millions in Land

In this episode, brothers Dan & Ron Apke share the straightforward yet powerful formula needed to go from making $3 million to $30 million a year in land flipping. While having a background in sales, wholesaling, or real estate can provide an advantage, it's not required for success in the land flipping industry. Tune in to the full episode to hear exactly what you need to succeed in this profitable industry, and where to find 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/ TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:08 Personality types 4:09 Skills 6:03 Background 11:15 Summary
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Jul 8, 2024 • 21min

Investing in City vs. Rural Land: What's the Smarter Choice?

In this episode, Ron and Daniel Apke discuss the comparison between targeting land in more heavily populated areas versus rural vacant land. While many in the land flipping community avoid urban regions, there may be untapped opportunities out there for savvy investors. Watch the full episode to hear the pros and cons of both strategies, and how population density directly impacts competition, quick close times and investment potential. WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  Sign up here: ⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/offer-waitlist/⁠ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 0:47 Getting value by going outside the box 2:45 The challenges 5:00 Which areas to focus on 6:28 Targeting these areas 8:42 Strategies
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Jul 4, 2024 • 17min

Land Flipping in 2025: Endless Opportunities or Too Much Competition?

In this episode, hosts Daniel Apke & Ron Apke deep dive into a question that is often asked by skeptics & real estate investors curious about land flipping: "isn't the market too saturated? What does the competition look like compared to other investing avenues going into 2025?" Together, Dan & Ron explore different business models that promise significant profits, but reveal why land flipping stands out due to its realistic profit margins, low competition, and achievable success. Tune in to the full episode to uncover more truth about competition in the land flipping space going into 2025, and why getting started now may be the best option for you! WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  Sign up here: https://landinvestingonline.com/offer-waitlist/ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:40 Opportunity levels 4:38 Barrier to entry 5:30 Motivation of the sellers and the value we provide 8:05 Double closing 10:21 What's ahead / Niches

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