Texas Land Guys: The Art of Real Estate Deal Making

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, hosts Tim Dosch and Tom Dosch sit down with Spencer Weber, Vice President of Development and Investment at Ascent, the investment arm of DMRE. Spencer shares the origin story of Ascent, its unique investment thesis, and how the team approaches land deals differently from traditional “basis-driven” land investors. The conversation dives deep into Asce...

In Part 2 of their annual predictions series, the Texas Land Guys continue the conversation around what really happened in 2025 and what developers, investors, and landowners should expect as 2026 takes shape. Tim, Tom, and Tripp dig deeper into the asset classes and deal dynamics they are seeing every day across Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. The episode kicks off with indu...

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, the guys kick off the new year by reflecting on the biggest storylines that shaped 2025 and sharing their predictions for 2026. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation where Tim, Tom, and Tripp look back on just how fast the year flew by, blending personal milestones, including Tripp’s wedding and honeymoon in Italy, with an honest breakdown of a T...

As 2025 winds down, brothers Tim and Tom Dosch hit pause on land deals for a meaningful conversation about one of the most impactful traditions in their lives: intentional family goal setting. In this final episode of the year, they reflect on a practice passed down from their parents that brings everyone together to pray, dream big, and set direction for the year ahead. They share how what starte...

In this special Christmas episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, hosts Tim and Tom Dosch are joined in the Houston office by their friend and office chaplain, Taylor Ince. Taylor, a pastor at Sojourn Church, has been embedded in the DMRE office for four years, providing spiritual counsel, leading a weekly Bible study, and fostering a culture of faith amidst the daily grind of real estate. Taylor...

In this special milestone episode, the Texas Land Guys hit pause on market talk to celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary. Tim and Tom take a warm, reflective journey through twelve months of transformative conversations, a perfect teaser for new listeners and a heartfelt rewind for day-one fans. They revisit the journey from recording around a conference table to their full studio today...

What a year. In this year-end wrap-up episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, hosts Tim, Tom, Trey, and David sit down across Dallas, Houston, and Austin to unpack a 2025 that was anything but predictable. From unexpected tariffs to shaky consumer confidence, from rent drops to government shutdown jitters, the team pulls back the curtain on the real forces that shaped Texas land and development th...

In this special Giving Tuesday episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, Tim and Tom sit down with Lane Kipp, the founder of All Access. All Access is a giving fund that uses data, analytics, and complete transparency to help donors support the most impactful projects in the most unreached and impoverished places in the world. Lane shares how he walked away from a dream career designing luxury yacht...

In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, hosts Tim and Tom Dosch are joined by a very special guest: their father, Jim Dosch. Shifting from their usual deep dives into land brokerage, the brothers sit down with their dad to explore the foundational values that shaped their lives and careers. They dive into the heart of their family's story, the genesis of their nonp...

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys Podcast, hosts Tim and Tom Dosch sit down once again with partner David Marshall for a deep dive into the grit and tenacity that fuel exceptional land brokerage. Drawing direct parallels between youth sports and business, they explore how these qualities, combined with discipline, relentless practice, and resilience, form the training ground for navigating th...

In this special Q&A edition of Texas Land Guys , brothers Tim and Tom Dosch sit down to answer listener-submitted questions about land brokerage, market cycles, negotiation strategy, and the future of the industry. Drawing from decades of experience and thousands of transactions across Texas, they share lessons learned from both hot and cold markets and how consistency, strategy, and faith-dri...

In this second part of the Texas Land Guys interview, hosts Tim and Tom Dosch continue their conversation with Jon Pharris , co-founder of CapRock Partners , for an inside look at how faith, foresight, and family values have shaped one of the nation’s leading industrial real estate firms. Jon delves deeper into CapRock’s evolution from purchasing non-performing loans during the financial crisis to...

In this first part of a two-part interview on Texas Land Guys , hosts Tim and Tom Dosch sit down with Jon Pharris, co-founder of CapRock Partners, to share the story behind his industrial real estate firm. Founded during the 2009 financial crisis, CapRock grew from humble beginnings into a leading firm that has raised $2 billion in equity, manages $3 billion in assets, and employs 45 team members...

In this episode of Texas Land Guys , hosts Tim and Tom Dosch are joined by their partner David Marshall for an honest and practical conversation about one of the hardest things to get right: finding balance between work, family, and personal life. They open up about how easy it is for driven professionals to let work take over, especially in the land brokerage business, where effort directly impac...

In this episode of Texas Land Guys , hosts Tim and Tom Dosch are joined once again by Ryan Duffie from the Dallas office for an in-depth look at the state of the single-family land market across the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston regions. The discussion opens on a lighthearted note as the group reflects on the challenges of parenting and maintaining balance during the busy back-to-school season, be...

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, Tim and Tom sit down with Ryan Duffie, Associate Director at DMRE, who helps lead the Single Family division in North Texas. The conversation kicks off with a look back at a leadership retreat in Park City, Utah, where the team found the perfect balance between hiking, golf, and breathtaking mountain views, along with some real talk about organizatio...

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, Tim and Tom take you inside the Q3 2025 Texas land market. They break down the latest moves, from the Fed’s modest rate cut to the softer market conditions, and what it all means for developers, especially seasoned pros feeling the pinch in a tough job market. The guys dig into sector trends. Multifamily is hitting some bumps with softening rents and...

In this episode, brothers Tim and Tom Dosch sit down with Houston partner Derek Graber to explore what’s happening in the Texas land market right now. From football season and family updates to the realities of closing complex, multi-year transactions, this conversation brings both insight and personality. Derek shares how faith, persistence, and long-term focus have guided him through major deals...

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys Podcast, Tim and Tom Dosch sit down with their Houston partner, Derek Graber. Derek takes us back to his very first interview right before COVID-19 changed everything and walks through his journey to becoming a key leader at DMRE. He opens up about the challenges of starting out in such uncertain times, the lessons he has learned from great mentors, and why s...

In this episode, brothers Tim and Tom Dosch examine a fundamental yet often misunderstood question in land transactions: Who ultimately directs the course of a deal, the seller, the broker, or the developer? Following brief reflections on recent travels, the Dosch brothers turn to the structure of land negotiations, drawing on decades of experience in Texas real estate. They analyze the distinct r...

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys Podcast,  Tom Dosch sits down with zoning attorney Tommy Mann from Winstead to unpack Senate Bill 840, a groundbreaking law that is changing the way land use and multifamily development work in Texas. Tommy breaks down why SB 840 is such a big deal for developers, how different cities are reacting (some playing by the rules, others pushing back), and what all...

In this episode, Tim and Tom Dosch dive deep into one of the biggest questions landowners face in 2025: Should you sell your land now, or hold it? They reflect on their recent summer readings and lessons learned from books like 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan, applying those insights to the fast-changing Texas land market. With interest rates holding high, global tariffs creating uncertainty...

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys Podcast, Tim and Tom Dosch return from summer trips and get straight to the question: Who is driving the deal? They explain how sellers, developers, and brokers each influence the direction of a transaction. You hear how unrealistic timelines or price expectations can turn strong buyers away, how some developers tie up sites without the funding to close, and...

In this insightful episode of the Texas Land Guys Podcast, Tripp Rich, Tom Dosch, and Tim Dosch—shift focus from land deals to discuss the importance of maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle. They share personal journeys, from overcoming health scares to adopting habits that enhance longevity and productivity. Tim highlights his transformation after digestive issues forced him to rethink diet...

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, Tom  and Tim Dosch are joined by Tripp Rich from their Dallas office to dive into the current state of Austin's real estate market. They discuss the challenges Austin faces, including overbuilding in multifamily, industrial, and single-family sectors, and how the market is adapting. Tripp highlights record absorption rates for multifamily units in 20...