The Land Investing Podcast

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Ron sits down with Nik Farooqui to break down how his background in custom home development and commercial construction has helped him build a successful land investing business in under a year. Nik shares lessons from surviving the 2008 crash, solving complex land deals, and turning problem properties into profitable opportunities—including a deal that made nearly $100K net profit. 

If you want to learn how to think like a long-term land investor, solve tougher deals, and build a scalable business, this episode is packed with valuable insight!

🌐 Connect with Nik Farooqui: 

• Website

• Instagram

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:30 – Success from crises

05:54 – Like father like son

09:56 – Qualifying for the land development

14:50 – The land demand for builders

19:31 – The learning mindset

22:24 – First deal breakdowns

25:12 – $107K deal

31:07 – Current deal breakdowns

37:36 – Risk & Problem-solving

45:56 – The benefits of hobbies

50:11 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Nick Ums returns to the podcast to break down how he’s scaling his business and the new opportunities he’s tackling. Nick shares how he’s targeting bigger deals with personalized mail, attacking subdivides, and his new focus on turning raw land into higher-value opportunities with mobile homes and improvements.

If you want to learn how to stand out in today’s land market and build a profitable land business from scratch, this episode is packed with real strategies to grow to the top! 

🎙️Watch Nick’s previous episodes here:

• Eight Land Deals, $96K Profit & the Drive to Succeed: Nick's 6 Month Journey

• He Built a Land Business After Work… Now He’s Making Nearly Half a Million 

  
  

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:27 – Nick's land career so far

02:08 – The learning mindset

04:32 – Evolving mail marketing

10:45 – Bigger deal marketing

14:01 – Local networking marketing

18:29 – Problem solver mindset

20:56 – Mobile home potential

24:27 – Subdivide & improvement focus

26:39 – Title or soil test first?

29:59 – Consistency through difficulty

33:34 – Outro 

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Ron sits down with Marc Brun to break down how he built a land investing business from scratch in just two years and scaled through major challenges. Marc shares how he pivoted from direct mail to high-volume texting, scaled to consistent deals, and now focuses on double closes, higher-ticket deals, and subdivide strategies.

 If you want a real look at what it takes to adapt, stay consistent, and grow in today’s land investing market, this episode delivers the blueprint. 

🌐 Connect with Marc Brun: 

• Website

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:13 – Houses vs land

04:37 – The land journey so far

07:53 – Market switch

13:56 – Deal breakdowns

16:52 – Scaling with Survey hacks

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Ron sits down with Zach Thomas from Beyond The Clear to break down how land clearing can increase property value and help land sell faster. They discuss trail systems, build-ready lots, hunting property upgrades, and simple improvements that make raw land more attractive to buyers. 

If you want to flip land quicker and maximize profits with smart value-add strategies, this episode is a must-watch!

🌐 Connect with Zach Thomas: 

• Website

• YouTube 

• Instagram

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:59 – Zach's land story

04:12 – The land clearing customer

05:55 – The best land improvements

10:10 – The value of adding trails

16:12 – The demand of land clearing

18:39 – Terrain conditions

22:39 – Clearing for future use

27:48 – Raw vs Cleared-land

31:19 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Ron sits down with Daniil Kleyman to break down how everyday investors can transition from flipping houses or land into small real estate developments like duplexes and multi-homes. They discuss how to find these high potential lands, fund these projects, and why developing land can build real wealth faster than one-time flips.

If you want to grow beyond rehabs or land deals, this episode lays out a practical path to developments. 

🌐 Connect with Daniil Kleyman: 

• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:28 – Daniil's real estate journey

03:57 – Rehabbing VS development

08:28 – Land to development

13:23 – Finding these properties

17:53 – Small develop advantage

20:06 – Build assets

24:34 – Reinventing cashflow

29:28 – Growing with developments

32:40 – Surprises of Covid

35:28 – Investing for the future

39:24 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Ron and Dan break down how to find the best counties to flip land in 2026. Instead of giving a generic list, they will show the exact criteria you should be using to pick profitable markets through identifying high-demand areas, shifting market trends, and hidden opportunities anywhere in the country. 

If you want to consistently find great land deals and stay ahead in a changing market, this episode gives you the blueprint to do it.

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro
00:29 – Selling Land in 2026
02:12 – The cost of holding land
04:39 – Top areas to buy land
07:09 – Growth points
08:42 – Price per Acre
10:18 – Other key indicators
11:39 – Overview of criteria
13:02 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Ron sits down with Nick Turnbull to break down how AI is transforming land investing in 2026. From automating deal analysis to improving marketing and follow-ups, Nick shows how he’s using AI to move faster and work smarter. While still relying on real conversations with sellers to close land deals.

If you want to stay competitive and scale your land business with AI, this episode is a must-watch!

💻Join Nick’s free webinar on how to build your first Ai assistant in 60 minutes

🌐 Connect with Nick:

• Linkedin

• Twitter

• YouTube 

• Email

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:38 – Nick's Land journey

02:50 – Roles & systems

05:01 – Utilizing your 9 to 5

06:50 – The perfect minor subdivide

09:27 – The one market advantage

13:28 – The state of selling

20:25 – Selling strategy of 2026

23:17 – AI & cold calling strategy

33:08 – Adding AI to your business

39:43 – Future of AI incorporation

45:16 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Ron and Dan break down exactly how to build a $1 million dollar land investing business from scratch in 2026. They dive into how many and what kind of deals you need to start targeting, what markets you need to start searching, and the multi-touch strategy to quickly generate leads and close profitable properties.

If you want a step-by-step blueprint to scale a land flipping business fast, even without money or connections, this episode lays out the exact system to make it happen!

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

02:45 – Deal flow to $1 Million

06:06 – Types of Land Deals

12:09 – Expensive Counties

18:39 – Multi-touch marketing

28:03 – Maximizing Leads

33:23 – Funding focus

35:22 – Business plan breakdown

36:34 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?

👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.

🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.

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In this episode, Ron & Darrick break down how small changes in your marketing can boost response rates and build trust with sellers. They dive into powerful strategies for crafting direct mail and text messages that speak directly to rural landowners, helping you stand out from the competition, and generate more deals.

If you want to improve your land investing ROI, close more deals, and become the go-to “land guy” in your market, this episode is packed with actionable insights you don’t want to miss!

🎙️Checkout Seth & Autumn’s Mail strategy HERE

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Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠

Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

02:10 – Rural land owners' fears

05:55 – Building trust with marketing

11:09 – Networking with land owners

14:33 – Don't pitch, just listen

17:30 – The results of this strategy

21:13 – Catering to the land identity

25:41 – Expanding your seller list

27:02 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?
⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.
Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.
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In this episode, Ron & Darrick break down how small changes in your marketing can boost response rates and build trust with sellers. They dive into powerful strategies for crafting direct mail and text messages that speak directly to rural landowners, helping you stand out from the competition, and generate more deals.
If you want to improve your land investing ROI, close more deals, and become the go-to “land guy” in your market, this episode is packed with actionable insights you don’t want to miss!
Checkout Seth & Autumn’s Mail strategy HERE
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SOCIAL
Ron's Instagram :⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Dan's Instagram :⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro
02:10 – Rural land owners' fears
05:55 – Building trust with marketing
11:09 – Networking with land owners
14:33 – Don't pitch, just listen
17:30 – The results of this strategy
21:13 – Catering to the land identity
25:41 – Expanding your seller list
27:02 – Outro