The Real Estate Investing Podcast

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke breaks down how land flipping performs during a recession or down market. Learn why many investors are still making $50k–$100k/month—even when the economy slows down. Ron compares land flipping to rentals and other real estate models, and shares actionable strategies for buying low, selling fast, and maximizing your marketing when buye...

Ron Apke sits down with Hunter Hatch, who left his dead-end job in 2024 to go all in on land investing. With a real estate background and his brother funding his first deals, Hunter quickly realized the profit potential—making $12,000 on his first full-cycle deal despite early challenges. He shares how the Land Investing Online community helped him scale, the marketing strategies that transformed...

In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Justin Freswick, an Alaskan land investor who started flipping land in early 2024 after his 13-year-old son sparked his interest. Justin shares how he scaled his business through tax auctions, turning a $15,000 investment into nearly $60,000 in net earnings—all while balancing a full-time IT job. He breaks down his marketing strategies, automation tactics,...

What separates a $100K land investor from a $1M land investor? In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke break down the key differences—from mindset shifts to marketing strategies, acquisitions, and deal selection. Scaling up isn’t just about working harder; it’s about thinking bigger, staying consistent, and making strategic moves. Whether you're stuck at six figures or aiming for seven, this epis...

Minor subdivides are changing the game in land investing, and in this episode, Ron Apke breaks down the 7 essential steps to completing your first minor subdivide deal. This strategy is exploding in popularity because you only need a few deals a year to hit $500,000 to $1 million in profits. Ron walks through the entire process, from selecting the right market to surveying and selling off individu...

Texting is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to find off-market land deals, yet many investors avoid it due to the high volume of leads and legal concerns. In this episode, Ron Apke and land coach Darrick break down how to set up a texting system, stay compliant with Launch Control, and close deals quickly. With just $2,000-$3,000, investors are landing $50,000 deals—all without relying...

In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Mike Defrancis, a former chemical engineer who went all-in on land investing—scaling to $1.5M in profit in just a year. Mike shares why he ditched house flipping, how he finds high-profit deals, and the marketing strategies that helped him grow fast. He also breaks down his shift to entitlement and minor subdivide projects, with a $4M-$5M goal for 2025. If...

In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Mike Dolan, a software sales professional who jumped into land investing for financial freedom.  After starting in the Land Investing Online program, he quickly learned from early mistakes—like not filtering landlocked properties on The Land Portal—but stayed consistent.  His first deal? A South Carolina property he negotiated down to $50K and sold for $92K...

Watch Eric’s first interview! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y72-o7Q2QvU Want to sell land 3 to 5 times faster and for more money? In this episode, Ron Apke is joined by land notes expert and seller financing expert Eric Scharaga , who has been in the game since 2017. Back for an update, Eric dives deep into seller financing —how it works, why it’s a game-changer, and how you can leverage it t...

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...