242: In this episode, I reconnected with Luis Melo, a high-volume land investor who blew my mind with what he's done since our last conversation in 2021. He's flipped land using double closings, assignments, and seller financing, without risking much of his own money.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/242)

What's even more impressive is how he turned an 800-acre deal into 471 subdivided lots, built a team of 10 VAs, scaled into $12M+ deals, and why he's still using cold texting as his #1 acquisition channel.

If you're a land investor (or want to become one), this episode is a must-listen.

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241: In this episode, we're talking with Brian and Katie Desmarais, a husband-and-wife land investing team who left the corporate world to build a thriving real estate business in under two years.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com)

Katie was able to leave her W-2 job just nine months into the business. Now they’re flipping land from South America while raising their kids and coaching other investors.

We discussed how they utilize PPC marketing, what their average land deal entails, how they assembled a team of 9, and why Stride CRM has become the backbone of their entire operation. This is a masterclass in building a lifestyle business through land flipping.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible with the right systems, tools, and mindset, you’ll get a ton of value out of this one.

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240: In this episode, I'm sitting down with Ron Apke, one-half of the Apke Brothers and co-founder of Land Portal.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/240)

These guys are changing the game in land investing software. We dig into what it’s really like building a company with your brother, the biggest land investing mistakes, and how Land Portal is solving massive problems in the real estate data world. Tons of great insights in this one!

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Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

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Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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239: In this episode, I talk with Mason McDonald, a land investor, licensed realtor, and adventurer in the wild world of mining claims.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/239)

Mason shares how becoming a realtor totally changed his land investing game, giving him the edge to make massive commissions, close unusual deals, and tap into a totally new stream of revenue that most land flippers overlook.

We also go deep on mining claims, how Mason bought a gold mine in Alaska for just $30K, and what it means to buy land you don’t technically own.

If you’ve ever wondered what becoming a licensed agent could do for your land business, or what the heck a “mining claim” actually is, this is a MUST LISTEN episode.

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Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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238: In this episode, I caught up with my friend and REtipster Certified Coach Travis King to talk about the major changes we’ve seen in the land investing market in 2025.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/238)

We dove deep into why most land investors are quitting, why the old playbooks don’t work anymore, and how the top 20% are adjusting their strategies to win in this tougher market. Travis also shares insights into market selection at the zip code level, how to double close to reduce risk, and the one skill that’s worth $50,000/hour for land investors.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure if this business still works—this episode is for you.

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Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

...

237: In this episode, I’m talking with Brandon Cobb, CEO of HBG Capital.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/237)

Brandon’s journey from medical device sales to managing $22M+ per year in land development is packed with lessons, wins, and million-dollar mistakes. We break down his exact process for finding development sites, getting properties entitled, raising capital, and selling to national home builders, even without taking ownership of the land!

We also talk about:

• How he lost $1M on a deal
• His biggest lessons from vetting civil engineers
• Why entitlement deals can be more profitable than flipping
• How to start this process without taking huge risks

If you’re looking for next-level land investing strategies, this episode is packed with gold!

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⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

...

236: In this episode, we sat down with Callan Faulkner to talk about how she transitioned from land investor to AI architect—building a $4M business in under 18 months.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/236)

Callan walks us through real examples of how land investors can use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Zapier, and even AI agents to streamline SOPs, write legal docs, score sales calls, and train "digital employees" that save hundreds of hours.

We also discuss the upcoming Automate to Accelerate training and how REtipster listeners can connect with me directly if they join through our link.

🔥 Whether you're curious about AI, already using it, or still skeptical—this episode is a must-listen.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
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⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

...

235: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I sat down with Steve Hokanson, land investor, founder of Thacksland Books, and one of the few people who’s seen the actual numbers behind dozens of land investing businesses.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/235)

Steve provides fractional CFO and bookkeeping services to land flippers, which gives him a front-row seat to the real profit margins, biggest mistakes, and surprising truths in our industry.

We talked about:

• Why 40% of land investors are scaling back or quitting
• Where people overspend (and don't even realize it)
• How to do seller financing the right way
• The silent expenses that destroy your margins
• What separates the most successful land flippers from the rest

If you're trying to grow your land business and want to avoid expensive mistakes – or if you want a realistic look at the current land investing landscape – this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

...

234: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I sit down with Hamza Ali, a FlexSpace developer who has built a $370M+ portfolio in one of the most underrated corners of commercial real estate.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/234)

Originally from Dubai, Hamza moved to the U.S. less than a decade ago and carved out a niche in Flex industrial real estate, an asset class that most investors don’t yet understand. In fact, Hamza played a key role in popularizing the term “FlexSpace” itself.

We dive deep into how he chooses sites, avoids bad deals, maximizes ROI, and why he's moving from selling FlexSpace to holding it for cash flow. If you've ever considered commercial real estate but didn't want to deal with huge apartment complexes or massive warehouses, FlexSpace might be exactly what you're looking for.

You’ll also hear Hamza’s insights on design mistakes, leasing strategies, fire code rules, tenant types, and how to test demand in your market with Facebook ads before you build.

If you're serious about building long-term wealth with a high-performing, low-maintenance asset class, this episode is a must-listen.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
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🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
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🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

...

233: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, Ajay Sharma joins me to unpack one of the biggest problems land investors are facing in 2025: fewer deals and more seller resistance.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/233)

We dive deep into the real bottlenecks holding investors back on the acquisition side, including whether your issue is a leads problem or a conversion problem. Ajay breaks down the 4 most common objections we face when talking to sellers and how to either eliminate or overcome them using a repeatable framework.

We also talk about how seller expectations have shifted, why old scripts are failing, and how to make offers that actually get accepted (without overpaying). Plus, Ajay shares a downloadable script you can use in your own business.

Whether you’re sending blind offers, doing cold outreach, or just not getting traction, this episode is packed with real-world advice, negotiation tactics, and sales psychology that will help you convert more leads and close more land deals in today’s market.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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