The Real Estate Investing Podcast

In this episode, Ron Apke is joined by Morgan and Sage, a dynamic duo who transitioned from the holistic health industry into land investing—and they’re crushing it. Sage, a former gym owner, realized that instead of waiting forever to get paid, land investing allowed him to put money into marketing and quickly see returns. After exploring real estate wholesaling, they discovered land’s higher mar...

In this episode, Ron Apke is joined by guest Logan P., a sales manager and MBA student who jumped into land investing after a game-changing dinner conversation. Initially skeptical, Logan saw his friend Landon’s seven-figure success and knew he had to give it a shot. With minimal real estate experience, he and his wife dove in—and the results have been incredible. Logan shares how his first mailer...

Land investing is changing fast, and those who adapt are making bigger profits than ever. In this episode, Daniel & Ron Apke reveal the top trends shaping the land flipping industry in 2025. Investors are getting creative with marketing strategies like personalized direct mail and multi-channel outreach to land better deals. More people are tapping into high-value niches like subdividing and d...

Getting your first land flipping deal is the biggest hurdle for new investors—but once you break through, scaling becomes much easier. In this episode, Ron Apke walks you through the 7 key steps to closing your first deal, from choosing the right market to negotiating with sellers, securing funding, and ultimately flipping the property for a profit. With 3,000+ counties in the U.S., where do you s...

In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke sit down with Philip, a Land Investing Online student who transitioned from Wall Street finance to real estate—and ultimately found his way into land flipping. After dabbling in rental properties, Philip wanted a less competitive and more scalable business. He discovered land investing, started sending mail in August 2023, and quickly scaled from small infill l...

Land investing isn’t always easy—sometimes, it’s a total nightmare. In this episode, we share three of our craziest deals, from a property covered in trash to land with a shocking hidden issue and even a convicted pedophile situation that turned into a lengthy legal battle.  Each deal came with unexpected challenges, but in the end, they all made us money and taught us valuable lessons about due d...

Should you generate your own land investing leads or outsource the process? In this episode, Daniel & Ron Apke break down the pros and cons of DIY lead generation versus hiring VAs or companies to cold call, text, and mail for you. They also introduce the hybrid approach —a popular strategy where investors handle some aspects themselves while leveraging VAs for efficiency. Outsourcing too soon...

Curious about land flipping but don’t know where to start? In this episode, Daniel & Ron Apke break down how to flip land in 2025, from acquisition to resale. They explain what land flipping is, why it’s growing in popularity, and how it compares to house flipping and wholesaling. You'll learn why landowners sell below market value, how to find deals using direct mail, texting, and cold callin...

In this episode, Ron and Daniel Apke explain why switching from wholesaling houses & land to land flipping is the smartest move for real estate investors. They break down the key differences between the two and highlight why wholesalers often make the best land investors. With fewer moving parts, better ROI, and faster results, land flipping beats wholesaling in nearly every way. Ron and Danie...

Is competition in land investing rising? Absolutely—but it’s still way lower than most industries. In this episode, Ron and Daniel Apke break down the reality of competition in the land flipping space and, more importantly, how to stay ahead of it. The truth is, most people psych themselves out before they even start. Instead of focusing on "too much competition," look at the top players making se...

In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Nick Herzog, a Louisiana real estate agent turned full-time land investor. Nick stumbled into land flipping when a client simply asked for land comps—little did he know it would completely change his career. After diving into Land Investing Online, he hit the ground running, but not without challenges. His first deal? A scam. Luckily, he had title insurance...

In this inspiring episode, Ron Apke sits down with Brett and Lauren Schreiber, land flippers turned visionaries, to share their remarkable journey from traditional real estate to building a brighter future for their community. After finding their start in land investing through the Action Academy and Land Investing Online, Brett and Lauren have scaled their business, transitioning from Airbnb and...

In this video, Daniel and Ron Apke reveal the fastest way to flip land from start to finish! They break it all down into three simple steps: Marketing, Closing, and Selling. Whether you're just getting started or looking to speed up your land-flipping game, this video is packed with actionable strategies to help you close deals in as little as 3-4 weeks. Learn why texting, cold calling, and ringle...

In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Kyle Scott, a full-time software developer and part-time land investor.  Kyle shares how he started investing in in-fill lots in Florida during the pandemic and scaled his side hustle to $56K in 2024, working just 7 hours a week. He discusses his efficient systems for marketing, handling incoming calls, and his goals for 2025, including focusing on bigger d...

In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Gabe Corrales, a dynamic land investor crushing it in the industry with a diverse range of deals. Gabe shares his incredible journey, starting with 20 years in the Airforce, where he followed in his pilot father's footsteps. From pursuing a surfing career to becoming a commercial airline pilot, Gabe's story is as inspiring as it is unique. Discover how Gabe...

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 ma...

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 $2...

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...

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 frontag...

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 upfr...

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 fro...

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-...

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 esta...

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 int...

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 de...