Crushing Land!

A seller’s asking price is not the real price. In this episode, we walk through how we underwrite a 45-acre land deal from scratch to figure out what the land is actually worth to us as investors. The seller had a seven-figure number in mind, and on the surface, the deal appeared to have a potential gross development value of more than $2.6 million. But gross value is not profit. We break down how...

A lot of people want to invest in real estate, but they assume that means buying rentals. In this episode, we compare raw land vs. rental properties and break down which strategy may fit better in 2026. Rentals can absolutely build wealth, but they also come with tenants, repairs, maintenance, vacancy, property management, insurance, taxes, and ongoing operations. Raw land has a very different cos...

A lot of rental properties look profitable on paper, but the real numbers often tell a different story. In this episode, we break down why “rent minus mortgage” is not true cash flow and why many new rental investors underestimate the hidden costs that can quietly reduce or eliminate profit. We cover vacancy, tenant turnover, repairs, maintenance, property management, taxes, insurance, capital exp...

Rental properties can absolutely build wealth, but the real cash flow is often very different from what the beginner spreadsheet shows. In this episode, we break down the hidden costs of rental properties that many investors underestimate, including vacancy, repairs, tenant turnover, property management fees, tax complexity, exit costs, and the time commitment that comes with owning rentals. This...

Most bad land deals start with bad pricing. In this episode of Crushing Land, Jonathan breaks down how to value land like a real investor instead of guessing, relying on online estimates, or using a one-size-fits-all offer formula. Land valuation is one of the most important skills in land investing because every decision depends on it. What should you offer? What is the property really worth? Is...

We have completed over 1,500 land deals, but we did not start by doing everything perfectly. In this episode of Crushing Land, Jonathan breaks down five of the biggest land investing mistakes we made early on — and the lessons that helped us build better systems, better due diligence, better pricing, and better deal flow. These are not theory-based warnings. These are real mistakes that can cost l...

A lot of new land investors get stuck before their first deal because they think they need to understand everything before they take action. The perfect market. The perfect list. The perfect mailer. The perfect software. The perfect funding plan. The perfect exit strategy. That is where paralysis by analysis kicks in. In this episode of Crushing Land, Jonathan breaks down the first three steps to...

Can small land deals really create meaningful profits? In this episode of Crushing Land, Jonathan Haveles breaks down three recent real land deals from our own business and shows how different acquisition prices, buyer types, property issues, and exit strategies can create very different outcomes. These are not theory-based examples. These are actual deals showing how land investing works when you...

Are rental properties really passive income? In this episode of Crushing Land, Jonathan Haveles breaks down why he moved away from rentals and house flips and shifted more heavily into vacant land investing. Rentals and flips can absolutely make money, but they often come with tenants, repairs, contractor issues, holding costs, vacancies, insurance problems, and unexpected stress. Jonathan shares...

Crushing Land is back — and we’re shifting the focus. In this episode, Jonathan breaks down why many investors are dropping out of land investing and why some of that comes from holding onto the wrong mindset from the COVID-era market, when deals moved faster, money was cheaper, buyers were easier to find, and many strategies seemed easier than they really were. That market has changed. Land inves...

🎉 Get Ready for Exciting, Insightful Sessions! Join Jonathan as he welcomes a different guest each time to share 🔑 proven tips, strategies, and methods that are working in their land investing businesses. These are 💼 value-packed, content-only sessions designed to help land investors of all skill and experience levels succeed!✨ This Session's Special Guests: Aaron Porter and Chris ThomasThey w...

🎉 Get Ready for Exciting, Insightful Sessions! Join Jonathan as he welcomes a different guest each time to share 🔑 proven tips, strategies, and methods that are working in their land investing businesses. These are 💼 value-packed, content-only sessions designed to help land investors of all skill and experience levels succeed!✨ This Session's Special Guest: Craig Kaiser 🚀Craig is the Presiden...

🔑 In this power-packed 15-minute episode, Jonathan is busting the myths and misconceptions that have been holding land investors back! 🏚️💡Here’s what you’ll get:1️⃣ The 3 Common Misconceptions:❌ Avoiding non-disclosure states (except Texas – no one avoids Texas! 🤠)❌ Avoiding mountainous areas 🏔️❌ Avoiding wetlands 🌾2️⃣ Why These Misconceptions Are Taught 📚:Discover where these teachings co...

🎉 Get Ready for Exciting, Insightful Sessions! Join Ginis as he welcomes a different guest each time to share 🔑 proven tips, strategies, and methods that are working in their land investing businesses. These are 💼 value-packed, content-only sessions designed to help land investors of all skill and experience levels succeed!✨ This Session's Special Guest: Deb Hofstede from Rocket Print 🚀🚀 Gam...

🎯 Jonathan is back with another power-packed 15-minute episode to disrupt real estate education and expose the outdated (and downright sloppy) marketing still being taught and used by land investors today.💥 In this episode, Jonathan breaks down:❌ Why many investors are still using 2015 tactics that no longer work📬 How relying on one-touch letters and never following up is costing you deals🤯 R...

🎙️ Crushing Land with Jonathan Haveles from The Land MethodThis one is 🔥 and packed with hard truths and strategy—straight from Jonathan’s 20+ years of real estate investing experience. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the real deal.🧠 Are all these new wholesaling laws REALLY about “protecting consumers”?Or… are states just creating a cash cow for themselves? Jonathan breaks down how more and more st...

🎉 Get Ready for Exciting, Insightful Sessions! Join Jonathan as he welcomes a different guest each time to share 🔑 proven tips, strategies, and methods that are working in their land investing businesses. These are 💼 value-packed, content-only sessions designed to help land investors of all skill and experience levels succeed!✨ This Session's Special Guest: Jay Hinrichs 🚀Like Jonathan, Jay gr...

🎉 Get Ready for Exciting, Insightful Sessions! Join Jonathan as he welcomes a different guest each time to share 🔑 proven tips, strategies, and methods that are working in their land investing businesses. These are 💼 value-packed, content-only sessions designed to help land investors of all skill and experience levels succeed!✨ This Session's Special Guest: Justin Sliva 🚀Since 2016, Justin ha...

🎉 Get Ready for Exciting, Insightful Sessions! Join Jonathan as he welcomes a different guest each time to share 🔑 proven tips, strategies, and methods that are working in their land investing businesses. These are 💼 value-packed, content-only sessions designed to help land investors of all skill and experience levels succeed! ✨ This Session's Special Guest: Anshul Sharma 📈 Anshul started...

In this 14 minute episode, Jonathan dives deep into the art of Double Closings and how they can revolutionize your land investing strategy! Here’s what you’ll learn: 1️⃣ Double Closings in Action: We’ve been using double closings in home sales before diving into land in 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣1️⃣. While most focused on outright purchases, we saw the potential of double closings in land deals! 🌍 2️⃣ Master Tran...

Did you miss our exclusive live session on Zoom with Jonathan & Ginis? No worries! We've got the replay ready for you to dive in and catch up on all the insights for 2025! Here's what we covered in this jam-packed session: Jonathan & Ginis' expert 2025 investment outlook Insider knowledge on our investment plans for the year ahead Why the current market is a golden opportunity for true inv...

🔥 This is a power-packed 💯 episode you DON’T want to miss! In this 12-minute episode, Jonathan dives deep into one of the BIGGEST lessons in real estate and land investing that many learn the hard way! 💡 Here’s what you’ll discover 👇: ➊ 🚀 There are SO MANY real estate and land investing avenues that ALL WORK… but it does not mean you should go after them all! ➋ 🧐 People often promote using E...

On this exciting LIVE episode of Crushing Land, Jonathan and Ginis will be answering questions from YOU LIVE!! Many new members have joined via our contest in recent weeks and have posed questions for us. In this LIVE Crushing Land, Jonathan and Ginis will answer those questions! If you asked a question, tune in for the answer! If not, come anyway and hear answers to many different land investing...

Get ready to learn the real deal about timber valuation! In this 8-minute power-packed episode, Jonathan takes you through the essentials of determining timber value and drops invaluable insights from his 20+ years in land investing. This isn’t about quick formulas – it’s about real, actionable knowledge! 💪 In this episode, Jonathan breaks down: 1️⃣ No One-Size-Fits-All Formula – Timber valuation...

🚨 LIVE Now: Crushing Land - Live Answers to Your Questions! 🚨 🔥 Power-packed Episode Alert! 🔥 Jonathan and Ginis went LIVE on YouTube and Facebook, answering YOUR land investing questions for a full 1 hour and 15 minutes of pure value! 💼🌍 👥 Many new faces have joined us recently through our exciting contest, and today’s the day to get YOUR questions answered! Whether you’re new to land inve...