The Land Investing Podcast

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke tackle a challenge many entrepreneurs and land investors encounter—a business slump. They dive into what defines a "slump", often marked by slow sales or income dips compared to your usual performance.

If your business feels stuck and momentum is fading, Daniel and Ron share practical strategies you can use right away to get back on track.

From adjusting your mindset to implementing new tactics like sending more mail, exploring texting, or even cold calling, they provide actionable tips to reignite your progress and avoid future slumps.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode offers the guidance you need to push through tough times and keep your land business running strong.

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0:00 Intro

3:13 Understanding slumps

6:28 Overcoming a slump

8:02 Using texting to overcome a slump

12:14 Sales game

15:59 Maximizing time

19:07 Final thoughts

In this episode of The Real Investing Podcast, hosts Daniel and Ron Apke dive into an exciting new project: building a pond on their 40-acre property in Kentucky.

They break down their ambitious plans for the pond and property, including how they’re transforming it for long-term recreational use and building long-term equity.

From hiring land excavators to understanding the right soil types and choosing the ideal pond location, they’re sharing everything they’ve learned along the way.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your own land or add value to a subdivided property, this episode offers practical insights and tips for making it happen.

Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to take on a project like this and how it could benefit your own land investments!

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0:00 Intro

2:44 Equity and plans

4:57 Deciding to build a pond & consulting experts

7:40 Pros and cons of building a pond in a valley

12:17 Breaking ground

15:03 Cost of building the pond

16:33 Plans & costs: Building cabins

20:55 Final thoughts

In this episode of the Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke and Anthony Weiler break down what you can expect in your first 0 to 10 land-flipping deals. 

They share insights on how long it typically takes to reach this milestone, what your profits could look like, and what crucial steps to take next once you feel comfortable with the process. 

If you’re ready to transition from a beginner to an experienced land investor, this episode is for you!

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0:00 Intro

1:39 Early phase strategies

2:32 Identifying the right fit

5:08 Understanding the barriers to land flipping success

7:24 The first deal mentality

11:34 Marketing strategies

15:02 Strategic market selection

18:56 FAQs

22:39 Final thoughts

In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Anthony Weiler to dive into the world of self-education without the need for a college degree.

They explore the wealth of resources available, from YouTube to free online communities, and highlight the importance of being part of an active and supportive network.

Discover how the right mindset and taking decisive action can make all the difference in entrepreneurship, particularly in land investing.

Tune in to learn what it takes to succeed in an entrepreneurial career without traditional education.

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In this episode, Daniel & Ron Apke dive into essential strategies for managing your money as you reach new levels in your land investing business. Discover when to reinvest in your business, explore investments outside of land, and plan for long-term wealth.

They share insights on achieving early financial milestones, growing into a million-dollar business, and mastering the land investing model before diversifying into other real estate types.

Learn the four key areas to reinvest in before branching out: marketing, land deals, business infrastructure, and hiring employees.

The Apke brothers also discuss alternative investments like crypto, stocks, and physical real estate, emphasizing tax strategies and portfolio growth.

Whether you're considering rental properties or passive investments, this episode offers practical advice for building a robust and diversified portfolio.

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In this episode, we explore Survey Hacking, an emerging strategy in land investing that boasts high profit margins.

We’ll walk you through step-by-step on how to target these deals, from offering cash to homeowners for portions of their land, to managing the subdivision and resale process.

With this strategy, you could make $500,000 by doing just one or two deals a month!

Many property owners are interested in subdividing their land but need help getting started. Our approach not only provides them with a solution but also opens the door to new investing opportunities.

Join us for the full episode to learn how to implement survey hacking in your land investing business and start boosting your profits today.

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0:00 Intro

1:11 What is Survey hacking?

2:39 Survey hacking strategy

8:21 How it all started

10:03 How to target

18:38 Building a list

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!

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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

In this episode, Daniel Apke is joined by Anthony Weiler to discuss the business milestones every new land investor needs to hit in the first 90 days.

Through trial and error and years of perfecting the process, it's proven that hitting these eight milestones will generate you the most amount of success.

Anthony also shares a recent story of coaching student who hit each of these milestones and now has a couple deals under contract, one one which will be closing for $25,000.

Stick around for the FULL episode to get an in-depth look into each of the eight milestones so you can build a clear path to financial freedom through land flipping!

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0:00 Intro

2:55 Market selection

4:40 Selecting a market

7:29 Pulling data

10:19 Marketing to landowners

14:58 Preparing a marketing schedule

18:00 Get deals under contract

20:26 Acquiring

23:03 Disposition

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.

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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

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!

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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