The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies

228: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I talk with David Hansen, Arturo Paturzo, and Emanuel Wijkhuisen, three real estate investors who teamed up to take on a high-stakes land entitlement project in Alabama. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/228 ) This deal was originally meant to be a simple land flip, but they quickly pivoted into a full-scale platted subdivision. They faced many challenges: a...

227: In this episode, I’m joined again by Vernon Henry, a land investor and former professional landman with over 20 years of experience in mineral rights. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/227 ) If you’ve ever bought or sold land and wondered, Do I own the mineral rights, or could an energy company drill on my property? This episode is for you. Vernon breaks down the complex world of mineral rights into...

226: In episode 226 of the REtipster Podcast, I’m talking with Tyler Cauble, a commercial real estate investor and YouTuber flipping the script on the CRE game. Tyler started selling Cutco knives in college, dropped out, and built a massive portfolio without ever touching residential real estate. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/226 ) We dive deep into how he has built massive value, like finding $215K...

In this episode, I'm back with Neil Clements to deliver a brutally honest mid-year market update for 2025, especially for land investors. (Show Notes at REtipster.com) The market is shifting, and it's hitting even the top producers hard. Land sales are slowing, sometimes selling much slower, even at 20% below market value. We’re seeing funding dry up, rural land is sitting unsold in many...

224: In this episode, I sat down with Arvand Sabatian, the founder of ZipRent , to discuss how he's transforming the world of rental property management. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/224 ) Arvand shared how his frustration with traditional property managers led him to create a tech-enabled, full-service solution that offers transparency, consistency, and flat-rate pricing across 15+ states (and...

223: In this episode, I sit down with Luke Smith—land investor, and now commercial dealmaker—who shares how he’s evolved from flipping rural land to orchestrating massive deals in high-traffic retail locations. Luke breaks down how he took a $127K purchase and turned it into a $700K sale by leveraging buyer demand, traffic data, and reverse deal engineering. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/223 ) We cov...

222: I recently sat down with Wayne Boerger, a seasoned land flipper turned land deal funder who now runs Nordic Sky Capital. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/222 ) Wayne shares the incredible story of how two unexpected layoffs became the catalyst for launching a new chapter in land investing—moving from flipping to full-time funding. He breaks down what it takes to attract great land operators, how to...

221: In this episode, I sit down with Liz Nowlin and Terry Kerr from Mid-South Home Buyers , one of the longest-standing turnkey rental providers in the U.S. We unpack why their approach to renovating houses and property management sets them apart. If you're a land investor searching for an exit ramp to more permanent and passive income, this might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. (Sh...

220: In this episode, I sit down with Meir Shemtov to uncover how he turned an overlooked piece of sloped land into a luxury micro resort that’s booked solid. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/220 ) We dive into every stage of his journey: from acquiring a $200K hillside lot that nobody wanted, to working through the intense permitting process, to finding high-end prefab glass villas from Estonia, and ra...

219: In this episode, I sat down with Keith Weinhold from Get Rich Education for a two-part deep dive into two major game-changers: AI and debt. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/219 ) First, Keith interviewed me about how AI is transforming real estate and business . I shared how I use AI every day to automate tasks, find hidden real estate deals, and make smarter investment decisions. You’re missing ou...

218: In this episode, I sat down with Vernon Henry—a land investor who came from the oil and gas industry, managing over $12 billion in transactions before switching careers. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/218 ) He shares how his deep knowledge of mineral rights and title gave him an edge. We dove into deal structure, creative finance, title issues, and the power of subdivides. Vernon also explained w...

217: In this episode, we sit down with Anshul Sharma to uncover how he built a multi-million dollar land-flipping business from the ground up (Show Notes: REtipster.com/217 ) Starting with just a few thousand dollars, Anshul scaled his company to 44 employees and is now closing huge land deals with double closings and subdivides—without even taking title in many cases! If you want to scale your la...

216: In this episode, I sat down with Dustin Heiner to discuss real estate investing, passive income, and business scaling. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/216 ) Dustin shares how he built a rental property empire that now funds his lifestyle, what he’d do if he had to start over, and how he teaches his kids to invest in real estate. We also discuss the power of networking, why coaching is valuable, an...

215: In this episode, I sit down with Zach Zimmer, a real estate investor who built a 50+ property portfolio using the rent-to-own model. His approach to rental investing blew my mind—it’s low maintenance, highly profitable, and doesn’t require dealing with traditional tenants like most landlords do. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/215 ) In this episode, Zach breaks down: How rent-to-own really works W...

In this episode, we're launching Stride , our new CRM built specifically for land investors. We’ve spent the past year building this from the ground up to solve the problems we’ve both faced in our land businesses. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/CRM ) Even if you’re not looking for a new CRM, this episode dives deep into lead generation, follow-up systems, automations, and the tech advantages tha...

In this episode, I have a huge announcement—REtipster is officially launching a second podcast, The Real Deal with Neil Clements! (Show Notes: REtipster.com/BigDeals ) Neil is an expert in land investing, real estate, and house flipping, and he’s bringing you the most valuable, no-fluff content in the game. Later in this conversation, Neil and I dive deep into how to transition from small land dea...

214: In this episode, I sit down with Xing Gao, the founder of Elegment Land, to discuss his incredible journey from e-commerce to land investing. With over 20 years of experience in business consulting and real estate, Xing shares how he started his land business with $100 deals and scaled it to multi-million-dollar projects. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/214 ) We explore his methods for identifying...

213: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I talk with Russell Williams, a retired house flipper turned land investor. Russell shares his firsthand experience dealing with various types of real estate fraud, including title fraud, wire fraud, and fake checks. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/213 ) We dive deep into the red flags to watch for, how scammers exploit online leads, and why land is a comm...

212: In this episode, I sit down with Chris Clothier, co-owner of REI Nation , one of the nation's leading turnkey real estate companies. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/212 ) Chris shares his journey from grocery arbitrage to real estate mogul, explains the nuances of turnkey investing, and offers insider tips on what makes a successful rental property. We discuss the risks and rewards of turnkey...

211: In this episode, I sit down with land development expert David Hansen to dive deep into the fascinating world of wetland banking, nutrient offset banks, and conservation easements. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/211 ) Learn how to turn environmental challenges into lucrative opportunities, including how to spot, develop, and profit from wetland credits and other mitigation strategies. We’ll also...

210: In this episode, I sit down with Robin Seib, founder of Onlinelandmarket.com. Robin shares his journey from burnout in Germany's construction industry to becoming a U.S.-based land-selling expert. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/210 ) We dive into his proven strategies for selling land faster, including how he uses seller financing, the importance of proper comps, and why working with the rig...

209: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, Dave Denniston discusses the ins and outs of running a multi-million dollar land business. We explore how to scale effectively, the role of AI in growing a land business, and the surprising marketing strategies that still work in 2025. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/209 ) We also dive into the Land UnConference , a game-changing event for land investors,...

208: In this episode, I sit down with Logan Fullmer again to explore his innovative real estate strategy of buying properties with title issues, tax delinquencies, and other problems that scare off most investors. Logan shares how he systematically solves these challenges, creating value and making impressive profits in the process. (Show Notes: https://retipster.com/208 ) We discuss how beginners...

207: In this episode, I sit down with Andy Rouse, a full-time Texas land buyer who left his corporate job to build a thriving land-buying company. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/207 ) Andy shares his journey, from his first land purchase to scaling operations with a data-driven approach and a growing team. We also dive into a pressing issue in the land business: title fraud. Learn how to protect yours...

Neil Clements and I dive into the January 2025 land market update in this episode. We discuss the aftermath of 2024, how the recent election impacted land sales, and what land investors should anticipate for the coming year. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/jan2025 ) Learn about interest rate trends, migration patterns, and how the current economic climate is shaping opportunities for land investors. Wh...