The Real Estate Investing Podcast

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke sits down with Adam Reilly, a student of Land Investing Online and a fellow land investor, to dive into his inspiring journey. Adam shares how he transitioned from his engineering background into land investing, motivated by his grandma’s real estate experience and his thirst for freedom.   He reveals how he discovered land investing...

In this episode, Ron Apke is joined by Land Investing Online student Nick U. as he shares his unique and inspiring journey into land investing—starting with an unexpected insight from his hairdresser, who left her job to pursue land investing full-time. Intrigued by her story, Nick dove into the world of land flipping, discovering our content and joining the program in June. Since then, he's been...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke dive into the powerful marketing strategy that's taking the land flipping world by storm in 2025: texting for land deals!  Texting is quickly becoming the go-to method for land investors looking to maximize their profits while keeping things simple.  While direct mail remains a staple, texting adds a whole new level of preci...

In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke dive deep into a powerful, creative strategy that’s quickly gaining traction in the land investing world: Survey Hacking . This innovative approach involves buying a portion of someone's land, letting them keep the rest, and flipping it for major profits—think $500K per year! The Apke brothers break down exactly what survey hacking is, how it works, and why lan...

Start your land investing career today and save thousands with our Black Friday Bundle - a $4,000 offer for only $995: landinvestingonline.com/black-friday-2024 In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Daniel and Ron Apke share some of the most incredible success stories from our land investing community this year. These students started with big dreams, embraced the right mindset, a...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke welcomes Roy Cantu, a former couch flipper turned land investing powerhouse. Roy shares his inspiring journey from earning $1,500 a week flipping couches to making over $200,000 in his first 12 months as a land investor. After selling a couple of vacant land pieces and discovering our podcast, Roy dove headfirst into land flipping—and...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcas t, Daniel and Ron Apke reveal how to transform $1,000 into $100,000 by using precise data techniques in your land business. Discover how to eliminate bad leads, refine your data pulling process, and target higher-quality land. Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking to streamline your operations or a newcomer with a tight budget, this episode...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke and Anthony Weiler reveal the #1 reason why land investors fail—and it’s probably not what you think. While breaking down the top “business killers” that derail new land flippers, they emphasize the biggest pitfall of all: fear-driven inaction. Overthinking, avoiding tough conversations, and giving up too soon are just a few of the mi...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke welcomes back seasoned land investor and coach Anthony Weiler! Together they map out effective, achievable land investing goals for 2025—whether you’re just starting out or aiming to scale up for bigger deals. They dive into three actionable areas to focus on: marketing strategies, continuous education, and building valuable connectio...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke is joined by his brother Mike Apke, who takes us through his land investing journey from 2022 to today. Mike dives into how he started, the deals that marked his first year, and how 2023 was a breakthrough—achieving profits as high as $165K and even closing a $260K deal in North Carolina. Now, in 2024, Mike shares how his focus on sub...

Tune in to this must-hear episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast as Ron Apke catches up with Dylan Rusch, an ambitious student from Land Investing Online who’s taken his land investing game to new heights. When Dylan first appeared on the show back in April, he had already made waves with $120K in profit. Now? He’s shattered expectations, reaching an incredible $400K this year! Dylan reveals...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke chats with his brother, Mike Apke, about his journey reviving the bankrupt company Droners.io. Mike shares how he brought the platform back to life, reconnected with old clients, and enhanced the user experience, transforming Droners.io into a top marketplace for hiring licensed drone pilots. He also dives into his recent transition f...

In this video, Ron Apke is joined by Landon B., who discusses how he built a $800,000 land business and was able to leave corporate America in under 12 months! Landon shares valuable lessons, creative marketing strategies, and insights into scaling his business, as well as the freedom it has provided for him and his family. Tune in to hear how Landon found success through the LIO community to leav...

In this episode (#306) of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke addresses a common question from the land investing community: "When and how should I hire an employee to help scale my business?" With land investing’s high margins, just one deal can cover the cost of an employee, making outsourcing tempting. However, Ron emphasizes the importance of mastering every aspect of the land flippin...

In this episode #305 of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Daniel and Ron Apke break down the steps to doing your first 6-figure land flipping deal and reveal a game-changing truth: there’s not much difference between landing a $20k deal and closing a $100k deal. While smaller deals are perfect for beginners, they emphasize that it doesn't take much more effort to close on larger, higher-profit d...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke sits down with Kevin K., an experienced land investor and active member of the Land Investing Online community. Kevin shares his journey from starting in the housing industry to making the life-changing decision to flip land after one deal brought in $100k. Realizing the potential for both financial freedom and personal fulfillment, K...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Daniel and Ron Apke dive deep into their vision for scaling The Land Portal , a data-driven software tailored specifically for land investors. From the very start, The Land Portal was created out of necessity for their own land business, but it has evolved into a powerful tool for all real estate investors looking to streamline processes and m...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke sits down with Nephi Gomez, a land investor and active member of the Land Investing Online (LIO) community. Nephi shares his unique journey into land investing, which stemmed from his desire for location freedom as he prepares for a move to Brazil and frequent travels to Mexico. Though he has a background in real estate and short-term...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke welcomes back Shelby, a fellow land investor and member of the Land Investing Online community, for an exciting update on her land flipping journey. Miss the first interview? Check it out here! Since her last appearance, Shelby has successfully subdivided a large property, netting an impressive $300,000 in profit! This major milestone...

In this episode of The Real Estate investing Podcast , Ron Apke is joined by guest and member of the LIO community Chad Acerboni, a tech professional who shares his incredible journey into land investing. Chad explains how he got started in real estate, discovered Land Investing Online, and turned land flipping into a six-figure side hustle. Despite challenges, Chad earned $200K in just four month...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Daniel and Ron Apke break down the ins and outs of seller financing—a powerful strategy for generating a bigger buyer pool and long-term cash flow in land investing. Although the Apke Brothers typically prefer the upfront profits of traditional land flipping, they explore how selling notes through seller financing can be a scalable way to expa...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke breaks down the four most common objections people have before starting their land investing journey. Drawing on years of experience and conversations with hundreds of curious investors, Ron addresses the top concerns that keep many from taking the initial leap into land flipping. From worries about money and time to fears of competit...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Daniel and Ron Apke dive into one of the hottest strategies in land investing over the past year—subdividing land for maximum profit. With just the knowledge you already have from land flipping, you can take on a subdivide deal and walk away with a six-figure payday. Dan and Ron share their 7-step blueprint to help you target, execute, and clo...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Daniel and Ron Apke dive into a lesser-known but highly profitable strategy—buying land on the MLS and flipping it for a solid return. While this isn’t the typical approach of acquiring land at 40% of market value, Daniel and Ron explain why tapping into platforms like Zillow and Realtor.com can still yield impressive profits. They break down...

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast , Ron Apke tackles the number one question aspiring land flippers ask: "How much money do I need to get started?" Whether you’re thinking of investing $500 or $15,000, Ron breaks down how deciding on a comfortable starting number can set you on the right path. He also dives into how your mindset, financial goals, and risk tolerance com...