The Real Estate Investing Podcast

In this episode (#306) of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke addresses a common question from the land investing community: "When and how should I hire an employee to help scale my business?" With land investing’s high margins, just one deal can cover the cost of an employee, making outsourcing tempting. However, Ron emphasizes the importance of mastering every aspect of the land flipping process before hiring, to avoid the costly mistake of bringing someone on too early. Ron shares his insights on the best time to hire, starting with outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant, and explains how to effectively train your team with a "business playbook" of videos and clear expectations. He also touches on the importance of building a strong company culture and core values as you scale. Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow, this episode provides a roadmap to building a successful land business without rushing into hiring. TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:31 Hiring To Scale Your Business 1:58 Hiring Too Early 5:49 Position To Hire 6:50 Hire Overseas 7:29 How To Train 10:03 Growing Your Business/Core Values 10:42 Final Thoughts 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/

In this episode #305 of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke break down the steps to doing your first 6-figure land flipping deal and reveal a game-changing truth: there’s not much difference between landing a $20k deal and closing a $100k deal. While smaller deals are perfect for beginners, they emphasize that it doesn't take much more effort to close on larger, higher-profit deals. You’ll get an in-depth look at the key differences between a $20k profit flip versus a 6-figure deal, and why investors shouldn’t shy away from bigger opportunities. The brothers dive into the mindset shifts, marketing strategies, and funding sources that helped them scale from smaller $15k flips to million-dollar deals. They share their personal journey, starting with sub-$100k deals and now targeting projects worth $1.5 million or more, showing that with the right approach, scaling up is much easier than many think it is. This episode will inspire you to grow your land investing business and push beyond your current limits by embracing the bigger deals that can skyrocket your 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/ TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:31 The Mindset of Those Going After These Deals 4:43 Attacking Bigger Deals 8:02 Funding Networks 17:00 Marketing

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke sits down with Kevin K., an experienced land investor and active member of the Land Investing Online community. Kevin shares his journey from starting in the housing industry to making the life-changing decision to flip land after one deal brought in $100k. Realizing the potential for both financial freedom and personal fulfillment, Kevin dove into land investing and discovered the LIO podcast. Over the past six months, Kevin has built a thriving land business, sharing insights on how he manages cold calling, customer service, and leads while steadily outsourcing tasks. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, Kevin provides actionable advice on overcoming roadblocks and building strong relationships with funders, setting you up for long-term success. Tune in to the full episode to hear Kevin reveal his monthly profits, goals for 2025, and strategies for scaling his business! TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:05 Kevin's Journey into Land Investing 3:28 Understanding The Business 5:46 Marketing Strategy 8:00 Kevin's Deal Volume 11:18 Kevin's 2025 Goal 14:49 Roadblocks & Hurdles 18:41 Essential Advice for Starters 21:23 Business Freedom 23:06 Kevin's Advice 25:27 Final Thoughts 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/

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke dive deep into their vision for scaling The Land Portal, a data-driven software tailored specifically for land investors. From the very start, The Land Portal was created out of necessity for their own land business, but it has evolved into a powerful tool for all real estate investors looking to streamline processes and maximize efficiency. Daniel and Ron share the journey of the software’s development, from its BETA launch in March 2024 to the significant updates implemented since then. They discuss key tools like the road frontage filter and wetlands exclusion feature that help investors save money and time by refining data points to focus on high-quality leads. Comparing The Land Portal to other industry tools, such as Propstream and DataTree, they show how their software cuts down unnecessary data points, ultimately improving mailer efficiency and lead quality. Listeners will also get a sneak peek into future updates, including the groundbreaking AI-driven slope tool, developed in response to community feedback. Daniel and Ron emphasize the importance of user-driven development, revealing how insights from The Land Portal’s community shape every feature and improvement. This episode is packed with valuable information for investors looking to leverage technology and make land investing faster, smarter, and more profitable. GET YOUR FREE 14 DAY TRIAL HERE ➡️: https://thelandportal.com/subscriptions/ 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 2:53 Why We Built It 5:38 Our Data Source 6:05 Comparing The Land Portal Efficiency With Other Data Sources 9:33 Where Our Data Comes From 12:38 Who Drives Our Decisions? 13:58 Slope Tool 15:33 The Land Portal Functionality 18:21 Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke sits down with Nephi Gomez, a land investor and active member of the Land Investing Online (LIO) community. Nephi shares his unique journey into land investing, which stemmed from his desire for location freedom as he prepares for a move to Brazil and frequent travels to Mexico. Though he has a background in real estate and short-term rentals, it was the flexibility and cash flow potential of land flipping that truly caught his attention. Nephi explains how land investing gave him the opportunity to earn income while traveling, a perfect fit for the lifestyle he envisions. Nephi, who works full-time as a software project manager, talks about how land investing became a solution for his desire to escape the restrictions of his current job. Starting his land flipping journey in March 2024, Nephi discovered Land Investing Online through Action Academy and quickly realized the potential of the business. His very first mail campaign of just 1,000 mailers landed him a deal that brought in a $30,000 profit. Nephi also breaks down how partnerships, goal-setting, and strategic hiring have helped him scale his business, with plans to send out 20,000 mailers in 2025 and build a robust team to support his growth. Listen in to hear Nephi’s strategies for achieving location freedom through land investing! 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 Interview 1:11 Nephi's Journey 6:29 Nephi's First Deal 8:55 Nephi's 2024 Goals 10:20 Partnership 17:19 Hiring A VA 20:41 Nephi's Business in 24 Months 24:14 Nephi's Advice 27:23 Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke welcomes back Shelby, a fellow land investor and member of the Land Investing Online community, for an exciting update on her land flipping journey. Miss the first interview? Check it out here! Since her last appearance, Shelby has successfully subdivided a large property, netting an impressive $300,000 in profit! This major milestone led her to quit her 9-5 job and focus on land investing full-time while being a stay-at-home mom. Shelby dives deep into how she landed such a lucrative deal, sharing the unique "survey hack" strategy she used to buy a portion of land from a property with an existing home. She also highlights the importance of building genuine connections with landowners and how her passion for the business played a pivotal role in closing big deals. Shelby's goals for 2024 include streamlining her business, implementing texting as a follow-up strategy, and hiring help like a Virtual Assistant. Looking ahead to 2025, she's focused on narrowing her buy box and continuing to explore creative marketing strategies—like hiring Doordash drivers to place For Sale signs! Don’t miss Shelby’s inspiring story and valuable insights into building a successful land investing 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 1:00 The Start of Shelby's Land Journey 1:46 Shelby's Land Deal 4:47 Quitting 9-5 6:50 Shelby's Sales Experience 9:05 How Has Shelby's Business Progressed? 13:50 What Has Changed in the Last Two Years 15:16 Shelby's 2024 and 2025 Goals 18:06 Shelby's Advice 19:44 Using Doordash To Sell Property 22:51 The Future Of Land Investing

In this episode of The Real Estate investing Podcast, Ron Apke is joined by guest and member of the LIO community Chad Acerboni, a tech professional who shares his incredible journey into land investing. Chad explains how he got started in real estate, discovered Land Investing Online, and turned land flipping into a six-figure side hustle. Despite challenges, Chad earned $200K in just four months and reveals how he balances his passion for technology with his growing real estate success. Tune in to hear Chad’s thoughts on staying in his 9-5 tech job while continuing to build wealth and scale his land investing business! SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================ https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke break down the ins and outs of seller financing—a powerful strategy for generating a bigger buyer pool and long-term cash flow in land investing. Although the Apke Brothers typically prefer the upfront profits of traditional land flipping, they explore how selling notes through seller financing can be a scalable way to expand your income streams. Tune in as they break down the seller financing process, including timelines, potential returns, and how it can open up your buyer pool. Learn the pros and cons of this strategy, how to recoup debt from down payments, and how to effectively combine it with traditional land flipping for maximum profitability. SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke breaks down the four most common objections people have before starting their land investing journey. Drawing on years of experience and conversations with hundreds of curious investors, Ron addresses the top concerns that keep many from taking the initial leap into land flipping. From worries about money and time to fears of competition and misunderstandings about the land flipping model, Ron dives deep into each objection. He provides actionable insights, including cost-saving strategies for startup expenses, tips for managing time alongside a full-time job, and how to outlast the competition by sticking to a proven business model. Ron also answers common questions like, "Why would a seller accept 40% of market value?" and "Why aren't more people doing this?" Tune in to the full episode to get a clear understanding of how to overcome these obstacles and start your land investing business with confidence! LAUNCH CONTROL: https://launchcontrol.us/pricing/ 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 Money 5:03 Time 7:33 Too Saturated 10:47 They Don't Understand The Business Model 13:54 Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke dive into one of the hottest strategies in land investing over the past year—subdividing land for maximum profit. With just the knowledge you already have from land flipping, you can take on a subdivide deal and walk away with a six-figure payday. Dan and Ron share their 7-step blueprint to help you target, execute, and close these highly profitable deals. From identifying the right properties and navigating local regulations to marketing to landowners and closing the deal, they guide you through the entire process. Tune in to learn how to maximize your efforts and earn a bigger check with the same amount of work! 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 1:27 Choosing A Market 4:22 Questions You Should Ask The County 6:32 Pulling Data 9:49 Marketing 11:31 Negotiation And Project Planning 15:08 Getting Under Contract 16:56 Survey And Selecting A Realtor 18:57 Closing And Listing The Property 21:01 Final Thoughts