The Real Deal w/ Neil Clements

47: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I sit down with brothers Max and Lucas Canevaro to unpack how they built a U.S. land investing business while living outside the United States and how AI is completely changing the way they find and underwrite deals. Their business once generated roughly 500 leads per month and sent tens of thousands of mailers, but scaling lead volume also scaled th...

46: In this episode, I sat down with Armaan Premjee to talk about one of the most honest stories I’ve heard in the land investing business. Armaan went from flipping small land deals out of a Burger King parking lot to building a nearly $1M/year land investing business… then watched the market shift and lost over $100,000 trying to keep up. We talk about what changed in land flipping, why direct m...

45: In this episode, I break down exactly how I fund land subdivision deals and structure loans to avoid getting crushed by holding costs. If you’re a land investor looking to scale into bigger projects, understanding financing is critical. I explain the biggest differences between funding a simple land flip and financing a subdivision project, including what banks actually want to see, how privat...

44: I analyzed 3,000 manufactured home sales across Dallas-Fort Worth to figure out what actually sells fastest, what price ranges work best, and where the biggest investing opportunities are hiding. In this video, I break down the real MLS data behind new vs used mobile homes, the best square footage ranges, why some homes sit for months, and the exact manufactured home strategy I’m using in DFW...

43: In this episode, I walk through the complete process of putting a manufactured home on land from start to finish. We cover how to find the right lot, zoning checks, utility setup, site prep, financing, delivery, inspections, and how investors are making strong profits with land home packages. If you're interested in land investing, affordable housing, land flipping, or manufactured home i...

42: In this episode, I break down the 15 due diligence checks I go through before buying any piece of land. These are the exact steps my team and I use to avoid costly mistakes in land investing, land flipping, and real estate development. We cover zoning, flood zones, utilities, title issues, surveys, market comps, road access, environmental concerns, and more. If you're buying vacant land,...

41: Why is your land sitting on the market with no offers? In this episode, Neil Clemens breaks down the four biggest reasons land doesn’t sell, and what land investors can do to fix it. We cover pricing mistakes, market conditions, property issues, bad land marketing, realtor problems, and how to analyze land deals in today’s buyer-heavy market. If you’re involved in land investing, land flipping...

40: In this powerful episode of The Real Deal with Neil Clements, firefighter and land investor John Newth opens up about one of the most honest journeys I’ve heard in our space. He crushed it in 2024, nearly $200K in profit from land deals, appeared on the REtipster channel, built momentum… then 2025 hit like a freight train. Market shifted hard; scaling attempt backfired; team let go; ~$100K spe...

39: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I’m diving deep into the world of manufactured housing,  specifically the pros and cons of flipping used mobile homes versus placing new manufactured homes on land. I’ve done a ton of used home flips and recently got into the new side, and I’m comparing the two based on financing , time, hassle , profit , and when to choose one over the other. If you...

38: In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most profitable and overlooked land investing strategies out there: combining mobile homes with raw land. If you’ve ever struggled to sell land or wanted to double your profits, this episode is for you. Learn how to solve the utility gap, boost financing options, and make your land instantly more valuable with mobile home packages. I’ll walk throug...

37: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, Neil Clements walks us through a powerful evolution in land investing, going vertical with manufactured homes. Neil breaks down the history of land flipping, seller financing, subdividing, and the new wave of creating land-home packages that are more profitable and solve real-world housing demand. This is one of the most actionable and forward-thinki...

36: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil , I break down what to do when your land marketing isn’t working and you're not closing any deals. This is something I see all the time: people spend money on marketing, get no results, and don’t know where to start fixing the problem. We walk through the five major areas where land investors get stuck, how to diagnose what’s broken in your sales...

35: In this episode, I’m breaking down the 2026 business strategies that are working right now in land investing. I talk about the $400,000 mistake I made, why creating demand is a losing game, how to do more with less, and the secret power of doing what lazy investors avoid. If you’re serious about building a real land business this year, this is a must-listen. 📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro wit...

In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil , Neil Clements lays out the 2026 land investor’s playbook. We’re breaking down 4 critical pillars for success in the new market environment: lead generation, diversified funding, effective dispositions, and smarter systems. You'll learn why traditional shotgun marketing is losing effectiveness, what “sniping” means for lead targeting, how to build a...

33: I want to share how I’ve been scaling my land investing business by doing less work and making more money. Most land investors think growth means more marketing, more leads, and more deals—but that’s only one side of the equation. In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I break down why land investing is a marketing-based business, how Progressive Overload works, and why increasing your pr...

32: In this episode, Neil Clements breaks down five proven ways to fund land investing deals using other people’s money. If you’re a newer land investor who’s finding good deals but running out of cash, this episode will show you real-world funding strategies I’ve personally used—from funders and private money lenders to bank loans, lines of credit, and creative seller financing. We talk about how...

In this episode, Neil breaks down the top 5 reasons your land subdivisions aren't working. Whether you're new to minor or exempt subdivisions or you're running into problems, this episode covers the key killers that can derail your entire deal: road frontage issues, utilities, demand, floodplain problems, deed restrictions, and more. These insights are based on real projects and coa...

30: In this episode, I break down the first 3 hires every real estate investor should make to grow a scalable business. I’ll show you how I’ve built a multi-seven-figure operation by bringing in a transaction coordinator, an executive assistant, and then a salesperson, not the other way around. You’ll learn how each role works, how to pay them, and why these hires buy your time back and create rea...

29: In this episode, I’m breaking down my journey from being a real estate agent earning $125K a year to building a 7-figure land investing business with a small team. I walk through the painful lessons I learned early on, the pivotal flip that changed my mindset, and how I scaled up without taking on a ton of extra work. You'll hear how I discovered the power of owning land, started flipping...

28: This might be the toughest real estate market we've ever seen. In this episode, Neil Clemens shares insights on what it takes to survive—and thrive—while others are dropping out. He breaks down some startling statistics: 90% of wholesalers have disappeared, and over 40% of land investors have exited. But there’s good news too. If you're still in the game, the opportunities ahead coul...

27: Are we already in a recession? In this video, I break down the clearest signs that show we’re likely in or heading straight into one. We’ll discuss four powerful economic indicators: the Fed’s rate cuts, auto loan delinquencies, the inverted yield curve, and the number of U.S. states that are technically in recession right now. I’ll also unpack how real estate reacts to economic downturns, how...

I just got back from hosting our REtipster Inner Circle mastermind in Jackson, Wyoming, and let me tell you, this one was special. We had 13 elite land investors in the room, and what we uncovered during our hot seats and masterminds was eye-opening. I wanted to give you a sneak peek into some of the biggest takeaways: how the top land flippers handle tough markets, dispose of dead inventory, and...

25: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, Neil Clements shares how he's built a multi-seven-figure land investing business with under $10K in lead costs—ever. He breaks down his top 3 free lead sources and explains how ANY land investor can tap into these underutilized, high-value strategies to grow fast without burning cash. We talk about leveraging wholesalers, realtors, and even the...

24: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I’m diving into the biggest mindset shift that transformed my entire flipping career: why finding the deal is everything, and why money and knowledge aren’t your biggest problems. Most new investors believe they need capital or additional education before they can take action. That’s completely backwards. If you’re stuck in "learning mode"...

23: In this episode, I’m sharing the single most important mindset that changed everything for me in real estate—doing what others are unwilling to do. From making 300,000+ cold calls to flipping mobile homes on land (and making $50K+ per deal), I break down the tactics that have helped me stand out in a crowded market. Most land investors ignore mobile homes. Most house flippers ignore land. Most...