The Land Investing Podcast

By Ron Apke & Daniel ApkeBusiness Entrepreneurship

The Land Investing Podcast episodes

January 14, 2025 How to Choose the RIGHT Market for $600K+ Subdivide Land Profits
In this episode, the Apke Brothers, Daniel and Ron, dive into selecting the perfect market for subdividing land—a strategy that’s skyrocketing in popularity for land investors in 2025.
They explain how focusing on subdivide deals can allow you to scale back on the number of deals you do each year while still earning massive returns. With just 2-3 well-chosen subdivide projects, it’s possible to make $600k–$800k annually.
From understanding county regulations to analyzing demand for specific acreage sizes, they share the essential factors to consider when choosing a market.
Learn how to determine if a subdivide deal makes sense, what to look for in your local market, and why data analysis (like road frontage and land usability) is key.
The brothers also discuss the importance of having a solid sales and marketing plan to ensure success. Whether you're working remotely or prefer boots-on-the-ground strategies, this episode will give you the insights needed to crush your next big land project!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:40 A Growing Strategy
2:00 State Regulations
3:20 Economics of Scale
4:28 How to Make Money Off Subdivide Deals
6:05 Targeting Nearby VS. Remote
10:12 Ensuring Market Demand
11:34 Verify Market Demand
14:01 Data Analysis & The Land Portal
16:37 Sales & Marketing Plan
18:00 Final Thoughts
19 min
January 10, 2025 Dropshipping on Amazon to $310K in Land Deals: Mike's Game-Changing Move
In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Mike, a construction worker turned full-time land investor, to share his inspiring journey. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a background in side-hustles like Amazon dropshipping, Mike discovered land investing in mid-2022 through a mentor—and never looked back.

Starting with mail marketing, he landed three deals from his very first campaign, averaging $23,000 profit per deal. However, like every investor, Mike faced challenges, prompting him to shift strategies and focus on high-value subdivide projects.

Mike shares the secrets behind his cold-calling approach, how he pitches double-closing deals to land sellers, and the details of three incredible deals under contract that will net him over $310,000 to kick off 2025.

He also offers practical advice for aspiring land investors and discusses his ambitious 2025 goal of hitting $1 million in gross profit. Whether you're new to land flipping or looking to level up, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Background Before Land
2:26 Discovering Land Investing
3:23 First Three Deals
5:21 Transitioning Business Models
8:21 Current Deals Under Contract to Sell
9:37 Pitching a Double-Close
12:13 Targeting Subdivide Deals
14:53 Goals for 2025
17:08 Thoughts on Survey Hacking
19:46 Cold Calling Strategy
21:31 Advice for New Land Investors
23:34 Saved By a $100K Deal
24:55 Land Compared to other Side-Hustles
27 min
January 07, 2025 She Ditched Airbnb to Flip Land for $20K Per Deal! (Here’s How)
In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Kay Walker, a successful land investor who transitioned from the chaos of managing short-term Airbnb rentals to the lucrative world of land flipping.
After realizing the slim margins and high stress of her Airbnb business, Kay initially explored development but found land flipping to be a faster and more profitable path. Her first deal—buying land for $60K and selling it for $120K—sparked a journey that now includes 14 successful deals, with an average profit of $20K per transaction!
Kay shares how tools like The Land Portal revolutionized her data-scrubbing process, why she sold her Airbnb business to focus on land full-time, and her ambitious goal to hit $2.5 million in net profit by the end of 2025. She dives into her strategies for improving direct mail marketing, leveraging double-close deals, and building credibility through a strong online presence.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale, Kay’s insights on mindset, adaptability, and creating great customer experiences are packed with value. Don’t miss this inspiring story of entrepreneurial evolution!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:55 The Start of Kay's Land Investing Journey
4:42 Kay's Background
7:04 Moving Away from Airbnb to Land
9:42 Business Operations & Marketing
11:09 First Mailer & Lessons Learned
14:40 Net Profit Goal for 2025
17:00 Tools & Outsourcing
22:00 Special Projects & Targeting for 2025
24:53 Advice for New Land Investors
31:28 Mindset for Success
36 min
January 03, 2025 This Secret MLS Hack Finds 6-Figure Subdivide Land Deals for CHEAP!
Discover a little-known strategy that's shaking up the land investing world: targeting profitable subdivide land deals on the MLS.

In this episode, the Apke Brothers pull back the curtain on how platforms like Zillow, Redfin & The Land Portal have made it easier than ever to identify undervalued rural properties with massive potential.

Learn how to filter for key features like road frontage and acreage, analyze profit margins, and turn a $100k buy into a $350k payday with smart subdivision strategies. This isn’t your typical land investing advice—it's an out-of-the-box approach that savvy investors are just beginning to tap into.
Dan & Ron share pro tips for spotting hidden gems, working with Realtors, and leveraging tools like The Land Portal for quick due diligence.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or ready to take a calculated risk, this episode will open your eyes to a powerful new way to grow your portfolio. Don’t miss out!
FREE 14 Day Trial to The Land Portal ➡️ https://thelandportal.com/cart/?add-to-cart=402
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Finding Deals on the MLS
4:43 Who is this Strategy For?
6:54 Funder Relationships
7:23 Structuring Offers
9:19 Where & How to Target
12:21 Utilizing Road Frontage Filter
12:51 County Regulations
14:21 Scaling Up Your Land Business
16 min
December 31, 2024 The Land Investor’s Masterclass to High Ticket Double Closing Deals
Ready to learn a land investing strategy that could skyrocket your profits?

In this video, the Apke Brothers Daniel & Ron reveal the secrets of High Ticket Double Closing—a game-changing method that can earn you $100,000 or more on a single deal. Imagine buying land for $200,000, selling it for $300,000, and walking away with a massive profit, all without spending a dime of your own money upfront.

Sounds too good to be true? It’s not, and the Apke Brothers are here to break it all down.

From leveraging the MLS and Facebook Marketplace to targeting the right properties with tools like The Land Portal, Daniel and Ron cover everything you need to know to master this strategy. They share their negotiation techniques, marketing tips, and how they avoid pitfalls like floodplain properties or deals that drag on for months.

Whether you're looking to make millions with just a few deals or want to add a high-margin strategy to your portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable advice and insider tips. Don’t miss out—hit play and start scaling your business today!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:23 Topic
1:17 Definition
1:59 High Ticket Double-Closing
2:32 Small Margins
3:07 Casey's Deal
3:48 Casey's Goal
4:32 Getting Funding
5:58 Wholesaling VS. Double Closing
7:07 Advantages
11:36 Realtor Fees
12:57 Double-Closing
14:00 Bad Seeds
15:00 Costs
15:40 The Land Portal
16:27 Market Selection
17:43 Blind Offers
19:51 Successful People
20:36 Final Thoughts
22 min
December 27, 2024Want to Quit Your Job in 2025? Start with These Four Land Niches
In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke discuss the Top Four Niches in land investing in 2025 that can transform your life and help you escape the 9-to-5 grind.
Whether you're a seasoned investor looking to scale or a newcomer searching for the fastest path to financial freedom, this episode has something for everyone.
Daniel dives into the ins and outs of land flipping niches—covering everything from the tried-and-true strategy of small lots to the massive opportunities in minor subdivides. Along the way, he ranks each niche based on profitability, time investment, barriers to entry, and potential to create life-changing results this year.
Why small lots are still the best starting point for beginners.

How survey hacking creates win-win deals with huge upside.

Why high-ticket double closing is perfect for fast, no-risk cash flow.

And the #1 niche for 2025: minor subdivides, with opportunities for 4x profits on massive deals.
Packed with actionable insights and real-world strategies, this episode will show you exactly where to focus in 2025 to maximize your returns and finally live life on your terms. Don’t miss it!
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36 min
December 24, 2024 How He Quit His 9-to-5 and Made $260K Flipping Land (in ONE Year!)
In this episode, Ron Apke is joined in the studio by returning guest Justyn Bostic, who shares an inspiring update on his land investing journey since starting in January 2023.

Justyn dives into how his relentless commitment and strategic approach turned his $10,000 starting capital into $260,000 in net profit within his first year. He completed 9 deals, 6 of which went through the full buy-and-flip process, averaging a remarkable $37,000 profit per deal.

Justyn opens up about the challenges of his first six months, the mindset shifts that helped him succeed, and how he built a roadmap for growth—treating his business like a fitness or diet regimen. From mastering cold calls to scaling his operations and reinvesting into his life,

Justyn discusses his plans for 2025, including building a team, refining his marketing strategy, and exploring advanced deal techniques like entitlement deals and creative financing. This episode is packed with actionable insights and an inspiring reminder that hard work, persistence, and continual learning are the keys to success.
Listen to Justyn’s first interview HERE ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LZhtKMRvvGPxUdhZI6csv?si=oAyM7jFQTcOVrSlbl7fwoQ
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:21 Reflecting on 2023
2:42 Embracing Discomfort
7:38 First 6 Months
8:19 Pivoting from W2 to Land
9:05 Effects of 2023 Success
13:58 Action Academy Mindset
15:17 2024 Business Analysis
17:35 Current Team & Outsourcing Plans
20:26 Goals for 2025
22:06 Breaking Down the Numbers
26:20 Challenges with Project Property
28:53 5 Year vision
31:00 Community Support
33:31 How Has the Industry Changed
35:20 Advice to New Land Investors
37:52 Diving into New Niches
41:10 Final Thoughts & Encouragement
43 min
December 20, 2024 She Ditched the 9-to-5 Grind to Flip U.S. Land from EUROPE! (Here’s How)
In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Susanne Gold, a thriving land investor from the Land Investing Online community who has been flipping land for over three years—all while living in Europe!
She shares how her curiosity about real estate led her to land investing, a venture that gave her the time and location freedom she couldn’t find elsewhere. With limited returns in the European real estate market, she turned her focus to the U.S., overcoming the unique challenges of flipping land from abroad.

Susanne opens up about her journey, including the lessons learned from partnering with other investors and the tools she uses to manage her business remotely. She talks about how land investing transformed her life, freeing her from the anxiety of a W2 job and allowing her to travel freely.
Ron and Susanne also dive into the importance of community, introverts finding success in a sales-driven industry, and her exciting 2025 goals. Whether you’re an aspiring land investor or just curious about flipping land from overseas, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration!
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37 min
December 17, 2024 3 Skills That Took Me From 9-5 Employee to 6 Figure PER MONTH Land Investor
In this video, host Ron Apke shares the three essential factors you need to transition from your 9-5 job to becoming a full-time land investor in 2025—factors that can make the difference between earning $50K/month and scaling to six figures/month.
Reflecting on his own journey, Ron opens up about how he overcame his reluctance to take risks, built a business mindset, and turned land investing into a scalable and predictable income stream.
Whether you're just starting or looking to take your land business to the next level, watch the full video to hear all THREE factors that will get you out of your 9-5 job and into land investing full-time in 2025!
Schedule a call with a land investing advisor today! https://landinvestingonline.com/consultation
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Going from W2 Job to Full-time Land Investor
1:34 Resiliency
3:18 Consistency
7:51 Continual Learning & Testing
10:41 Advice for 2025
12 min
December 13, 2024 How Derek Built a $170K Land Business in Just Over a Year!
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!
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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
36 min