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In 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.
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🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 – 7-Day Land Business Overview
0:36 – Day 1: Choose Marketing Strategy
2:20 – Time vs. Money Breakdown
5:15 – Day 2: Choose Your County
6:22 – County Selection Criteria
8:28 – Day 3: Pull & Scrub Data
9:12 – LandPortal Filters
12:03 – Day 4: Build Templates
14:15 – Day 5: Send Marketing
15:30 – Day 6: Pick Next Counties
17:19 – Day 7: Marketing Calendar
19:01 – Why Consistency Matters
20:04 – 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 business
What 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
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🔥 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/
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TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro
00:40 – From drop shipping to land
01:30 – The podcast that started it
02:30 – Joining the program and mailing fast
03:30 – 13,000 mailers, no deals
04:30 – Staying consistent through setbacks
05:30 – First deal and follow-up wins
06:30 – Selling style: honest and direct
07:30 – Lessons from home mailing
08:30 – Switching to cold calling
09:30 – Tracking KPIs and lead flow
10:30 – First-year results and profits
11:30 – Mistakes and what he’d change
12:30 – Finding one mentor
13:30 – Goals for 2026
14:30 – Advice for new investors
15:30 – Consistency beats luck
16:30 – Final thoughts and wrap-up
In this episode, Ron Apke breaks down how to pick your first or next profitable land market in a simple and visual way. He walks through the full process from selecting a metro area and nearby counties to running tests on land data using Land Portal.
You will learn how to look at days on market, price per acre, and data points to make confident decisions. Ron also shows how to set up your marketing schedule so you stay consistent and keep your deal flow strong. Whether you are just starting out or want to refine your system, this episode will help you choose better markets and close more deals.
What You Will Learn
- How to select your first market for land flipping
- How to analyze counties using Land Portal
- The key data points that show strong markets
- How to plan and schedule marketing for steady deal flow
- Why consistency is the key to scaling your land business
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🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro to Market Selection0:37 Find the Nearest Big City1:26 Avoid Close Counties2:20 Best Areas to Target3:22 Use Land Portal Data3:40 Days on Market (40–100)4:20 Price per Acre ($5K–$20K)5:22 60–120 Minutes from City6:01 Keep It Simple7:15 Choose 2–30 Acre Properties7:49 Plan Your Marketing10:57 Build a Marketing Calendar
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 deal
How high ticket double closings work and how to profit $35K per deal
How survey hacking can turn one property into multiple flips
Ways to find and evaluate profitable parcels
Why these strategies are the biggest opportunities for 2026
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🔥 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/
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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.
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🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt
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0:00 – 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.
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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
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🔥 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/
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 – 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
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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/
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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
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🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 – 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
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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.briantran
https://www.tiktok.com/@mrbriantran?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/mr.briantran/?hl=en
Virtual Assistant Services: TheVAHub.com
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0:00 Intro
0:36 Meet Brian Tran
1:33 Immigrant Roots & Hard Work Mindset
2:31 Early Side Hustles
5:00 Becoming a Realtor in the Bay Area
6:14 Why He Left Real Estate Sales
8:01 Building a Brokerage & Local Expertise
11:04 Coffee Shop Failures & Lessons
13:03 First Flip: $575K Profit Deal
15:01 Scaling Multiple Businesses
17:41 High-Dollar Flips vs. Volume Deals
20:13 Why Land Investors Should Own Rentals
22:13 Tax Savings Through Depreciation
25:06 Using Real Estate to Reduce Taxes
27:03 Cash Flow vs. Appreciation
29:01 How Time Builds Wealth
30:03 Out-of-State Rentals in Alabama
31:19 What to Look for in Rental Properties
33:01 Section 8 Rentals & Cash Flow
35:47 Leverage & Paying Down Loans
36:17 Diversifying Beyond Land Flipping
38:02 Managing Risk with Profit First
38:34 Balancing Family & Business
42:20 Leadership & Delegation Lessons
43:37 The VA Hub
48:26 Final Advice
🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt
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Ron Apke sits down with Charles Mcewan, a former house wholesaler who discovered land investing and completely changed his life. After struggling to make $13K in a year wholesaling, Charles found our podcast, switched to land, and closed three deals in his first month. Now, with six deals in the pipeline worth $110K, he’s averaging one land deal a month and chasing a $300K goal for 2026.What You’ll Learn:- How Charles transitioned from houses to land- His texting and marketing strategy- Building trust with sellers- Double-closing insights & profit margins- Mindset and goals for long-term success
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro1:00 From Houses to Land Flipping2:30 First 3 Land Deals in a Month4:00 Moving Into Bigger Acreage5:00 Six Deals Worth $110K6:00 Why He Left House Wholesaling7:30 Stop Throwing Away Land Leads8:30 SMS Marketing Strategy9:30 Building Seller Trust11:00 Double Closing Explained13:00 Finding “Unknown Heir” Deals15:00 Lessons From Scaling Failures17:00 Efficiency Over Volume19:00 Power of Consistency21:00 Running a Lean Business23:00 Balancing Job, Family, and Land25:00 Value of Mentorship27:00 Using The Land Portal Tool29:00 Turning a Landlocked Lot Profitable31:00 Final Advice for New Investors
🔥 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 breaks down the five biggest reasons why using a real estate agent or broker to sell your land can cost you serious money, especially if you’re just getting started in land investing. From delayed listings and bad comps to agents who simply don’t understand land, Ron shares real examples of why it’s almost always better to list your properties yourself. If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a realtor makes sense for land deals, this episode will open your eyes to what’s really happening behind the scenes.What You’ll Learn:- Why most real estate agents don’t truly understand land deals- How listing delays can cost you momentum (and profits)- The biggest comping mistakes brokers make that undervalue your land- How agents’ pricing strategies can make buyers lose confidence- The real reason brokers undersell your property, and how to avoid it================================
TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro – Why You Shouldn’t Use a Land Broker0:36 5 Reasons to Avoid Using Land Brokers1:09 #1 – It’s Hard to Choose the Right Broker2:55 #2 – Brokers Slow Down the Selling Process6:01 #3 – Most Brokers Aren’t Great at Comping Land9:59 #4 – Brokers Don’t Always Understand Land12:08 #5 – Brokers Undersell Properties and Cost You Profit17:58 Recap: 5 Reasons Brokers Hurt Land Investors18:32 Final Thoughts – When to List Yourself vs. Hire an Agent
🔥 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/
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📣 Want to work with Casey? Connect with him here: https://thesubdivideguys.com/
In this episode, Ron Apke talks with land investor Casey Cavell, who went from selling homes in college to closing a $300,000 subdivide land deal just months into land investing.
Casey shares how he spotted opportunity in a “bad market,” scaled quickly by focusing on bigger deals, and built a system to reduce risk through relationships with sellers and other investors.
What You Will Learn in this episode:
* Why Casey switched from real estate to land
* How he flipped a 70-acre property for $300k profit
* How building relationships lowers risk and unlocks deals
* The power of “survey hack” opportunities
* Where the land market is headed
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🔥 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/
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Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:48 – Starting Out in Real Estate
2:32 – Lessons From 2008 Crash
4:04 – Skills for Land Investing
5:41 – First Months in Land
7:18 – Going After Bigger Deals
9:04 – Casey’s First 70 Acre Deal
12:16 – Funding Deals: Cash vs Investors
13:50 – Advice for Beginners
15:59 – Meeting Sellers in Person
18:05 – Scaling After First Deal
19:40 – 50 Acre Nashville Case Study
22:17 – Solving Seller Problems
23:59 – Building Trust With Sellers
25:56 – Staying Focused in Land
27:01 – Current Land Market Insights
29:52 – Analyzing Counties & Demand
32:05 – Relationships vs Mass Marketing
35:04 – Why Talking to Owners Matters
36:15 – Faith and Mindset in Business
39:00 – Setting Goals in Land Investing
42:01 – Final Advice for New Investors
42:24 – Where to Find Casey
Dan and Ron Apke are back to share the 5 steps to getting your first subdivide land deal.
Minor subdivides in rural America can be one of the most profitable land investing strategies, and in this episode, the Apke Brothers break down exactly how to do it, even if you’ve never flipped land or worked in real estate before. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to buy land, split it into smaller parcels, and maximize your returns, this is where to start.What You Will Learn:* How to choose the best counties in America for subdividing land* Key legal and zoning restrictions to look out for before starting* What makes a property perfect for subdividing (and what to avoid)* The most effective ways to reach out to landowners* How to buy, split, and sell subdivided land for maximum profit
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🔥 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/
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0:00 Intro0:33 Why Subdividing Works Best2:55 Step 1: Pick the Right County6:00 County Rules & Price Spread9:59 Step 2: Build Your Land List12:30 Step 3: Marketing to Sellers15:55 Step 4: Acquisition & Funding20:22 Surveys & Land Splits22:23 Step 5: Selling Parcels23:18 Smart Listing Strategies24:35 Deal Funding Tips25:46 Final Thoughts
In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke share the 6 Steps to Doing Your First Land Flipping Deal.Whether you’re brand new to real estate or working a 9-5 with zero experience, this guide walks you through exactly how to land your first profitable deal.
From choosing the right county to finding sellers, running due diligence, and selling the property, you’ll get a clear roadmap to succeed in land investing.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to pick the best county and market for land deals-
The most effective ways to generate leads (cold calling, texting, mail)
- Budgeting for marketing and deal costs
- Talking to sellers, negotiating, and getting contracts signed
- What to check during due diligence before closing
- How to sell your property fast without using a Realtor
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🔥 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/
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Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/
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0:00 – Intro0:34 – Steps to your first land deal explained1:28 – Choosing the right county to start in3:45 – Key factors for county selection6:00 – Avoiding mistakes in land selection6:40 – Picking your marketing strategy7:07 – Direct mail: pros and cons8:43 – Text marketing for land deals9:51 – Cold calling: budget vs. grind11:53 – Outsourcing cold calls – is it worth it?12:44 – Building your property list15:36 – Talking to sellers and first calls18:02 – Sales skills and lead management20:31 – Due diligence explained23:43 – Acquisition and deal funding25:33 – Selling your property (disposition)26:59 – The AMAD 4-step system28:12 – Final six steps to your first land deal
Struggling to close land deals after getting leads? In this episode, Daniel Apke and land investing coach Darrick Bourgeois share proven strategies to turn seller leads into signed contracts. From texting and phone calls to negotiation tactics and handling tough conversations, you’ll learn exactly how to close more deals and maximize your ROI.What You’ll Learn In This Episode:* How to handle seller calls & texts with confidence* Building trust fast to get below-market deals* Negotiation tips for tough pricing conversations* Making every lead count with ROI strategies* Using Land Portal to talk pricing like a pro
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🔥 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/
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro01:00 – Texting vs calling sellers04:00 – Voicemails that actually get callbacks08:00 – Handling the first seller conversation10:00 – Asking “How much are you looking to get?”12:00 – Negotiation strategies for land deals14:00 – Why you need to get contracts signed fast16:30 – Double closing vs flipping land19:00 – Don’t just take the seller’s first number21:00 – When sellers need cash fast23:00 – Double closings vs realtor listings24:30 – Mail vs text: best lead sources28:00 – How to get more from every land lead31:00 – Giving sellers 3 options: cash, delayed close, realtor33:00 – Why most land sells under list price36:00 – Realtors as an indirect sales tool38:00 – Key takeaway: lock up the contract on the first call40:00 – Wrap-up: Land sales strategies that actually close deals
Daniel and Ron Apke dive into Non-Disclosure States for Land Investing. What they are, why most investors avoid them, and how the best land flippers are making huge profits in states like Texas. They share proven strategies to minimize risk and uncover hidden opportunities where others won’t look.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:* Which states are non-disclosure and why it matters* How to find comps without public sales data* Using Realtors and Land Portal Price Estimate to value land* Tips to minimize risk when flipping land in non-disclosure states* Why mastering these markets gives you a massive advantage
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🔥 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/
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 – Intro0:44 – What are non-disclosure states?1:21 – Disclosure vs. non-disclosure2:01 – Biggest hurdle in these markets2:32 – Barrier to entry and competition3:40 – Why is sales data protected?4:41 – Obstacles create opportunity5:03 – Land Portal pricing study7:59 – The 10% rule on sold prices9:28 – Tips for working in these states12:28 – Using multiple data points13:14 – Seller awareness and cash offers14:46 – Importance of local market knowledge15:48 – Final thoughts17:00 – Wrap-up
Daniel and Ron Apke reveal the most profitable strategies in land investing, from simple buy-and-flip deals to advanced plays like subdividing and entitlements. Learn how investors are scaling to six and seven figures with land, without needing hundreds of deals a year.
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🔥 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/
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Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/
Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/
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Daniel and Ron Apke sit down with Clayton Hepler aka LandMan, a high-level land investor closing 15–20 deals every month.
From sending 15,000 mailers with no results to building a multi-million-dollar land business, this episode reveals what it really takes to scale, fund, and systemize land investing for massive success.
🔗 Work with Clayton Hepler (LandMan):
Private Coaching:https://clayhepler.io/private-coaching-with-clay/?utm_source=land-investing-podcast&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=private_coaching
Deal Funding:https://clayhepler.io/deal-funding/?utm_source=land-investing-podcast&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=deal_funding
Landletter (Newsletter):https://land-man.kit.com/landletter
Landman Challenge (we’re running this monthly starting October 21): https://clayhepler.io/landman-challenge/?utm_source=land-investing-podcast&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=landman_challenge
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🔥 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/
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SOCIAL
Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/
Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro & Clayton’s background
1:10 – Team size & business overview
2:20 – From apartments to land investing
4:30 – Rough start & failed mailers
7:05 – Staying committed & mindset
9:00 – Vision for scaling a land business
10:10 – First hires & early wins
14:00 – Scaling challenges & KPIs
20:00 – Sales process & handling sellers
22:40 – State of direct mail today
24:50 – Texting vs. mailing strategies
31:00 – Future of land investing industry
42:50 – Funding partners & scaling capital
48:00 – What’s next for Clay & closing thoughts
Three land investors, three powerful lessons. Shelby pushed through six months with no deals before hitting a $300k profit. Logan turned his very first deal into $60k by daring to subdivide. And Landon went all-in, scaling to a seven-figure land business. These real stories prove that success in land investing comes from persistence, creativity, and mindset.
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🔥 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/
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SOCIAL
Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/
Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 – Intro0:36 – Why land investing isn’t a straight path2:10 – Shelby’s first $25K deal4:55 – Six months with no deals6:30 – Shelby’s $300K subdivide win9:40 – Lessons from Shelby10:11 – Logan’s first deal11:45 – Turning $35K into $115K13:45 – Logan’s $60K profit15:00 – Lessons from Logan15:55 – Landon goes all-in16:50 – No Plan B mindset18:30 – From $40K debt to $200K profit19:45 – Quitting his job21:00 – Landon’s 7-figure journey21:56 – Final takeaways