The Real Estate Investing Podcast

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

Mike Apke, a seasoned land investor and owner of Droners.io, shares his remarkable journey in land subdivision. He reveals how he transformed a 144-acre property into 13 lucrative parcels, potentially reaping $575K. The discussion dives into the complexities of zoning, surveying, and navigating county restrictions. Mike emphasizes commitment and consistency as key factors for success and outlines his ambitious goal of hitting $500K in 2025 while balancing land investing with running his business.

Tune in to this must-hear episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast as Ron Apke catches up with Dylan Rusch, an ambitious student from Land Investing Online who’s taken his land investing game to new heights. When Dylan first appeared on the show back in April, he had already made waves with $120K in profit. Now? He’s shattered expectations, reaching an incredible $400K this year! Dylan reveals how he made the leap from time-consuming rental properties to the freedom and flexibility of land investing, all while balancing a growing family. Learn firsthand how he harnessed the scalability of land flipping and turned it into a life-changing business. Discover his winning strategies as he breaks down his most profitable deals, marketing tactics, and the true costs behind his cold calling and direct mail campaigns. Get ready to take notes as Dylan spills his secrets on leveraging VAs, maximizing leads through The Land Portal, and planning for his ambitious 2025 goal: landing six-figure subdivide deals and hitting $1 million in profit. Plus, don’t miss his game-changing tips on using AI to optimize efficiency and boost your bottom line. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with goldmine insights you won’t want to miss! Didn't catch Dylan's first interview? Check it out here!  ================================  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 1:05 Dylan's Journey 5:08 Dylan's Team 9:03 How the Land Portal Has Impacted Dylan's Business 13:03 2025 Goals 21:11 How AI Will Help Dylan in His Land-Flipping Business 29:07 VA Tasks 31:04 Dylan's Marketing 33:11 Dylan's Advice

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke chats with his brother, Mike Apke, about his journey reviving the bankrupt company Droners.io. Mike shares how he brought the platform back to life, reconnected with old clients, and enhanced the user experience, transforming Droners.io into a top marketplace for hiring licensed drone pilots. He also dives into his recent transition from a corporate 9-to-5, achieving newfound time and financial freedom through his land investments and Droners.io. Tune in to hear Mike’s insights on entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and the growing demand for drone photography. Link: https://droners.io/ 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 video, Ron Apke is joined by Landon B., who discusses how he built a $800,000 land business and was able to leave corporate America in under 12 months! Landon shares valuable lessons, creative marketing strategies, and insights into scaling his business, as well as the freedom it has provided for him and his family. Tune in to hear how Landon found success through the LIO community to leave his W-2 job 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 (#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