The Land Investing Podcast

Hosted by Ron Apke & Daniel Apke

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Nov 2026

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Land investing doesn't have to be complicated. Join brothers Daniel and Ron Apke, who have bought and sold over 500 properties and generated over $5 million through land investing, on The Land Investing Podcast. From finding profitable land deals and negotiating with sellers to flipping vacant land, subdividing properties, and scaling your business, Daniel and Ron share practical strategies and lessons learned along the way. Hear from successful land investors and developers as they break down real deals, challenges, and what it takes to build a profitable land investing business.

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November 10, 2026Episode 49935 min

He Lost All His Money... Then Started Flipping Land at 20

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 🌳 Learn directly from Andrew Short in our exclusive 10-week ⁠Subdivide Mastermind⁠ . 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with 20-year-old land investor Ethan Tucker to discuss how he got started and grew his business. They cover the shift from infill lots to larger recreational properties, improving lead response times with text marketing, and using novations and double closings to grow the business. If you want to learn how to generate more leads, close better deals, and grow your land investing business, this episode is for you. 🌐Connect with Ethan Tucker Youtube Instagram TikTok ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – The potential of land 04:45 – Bigger acre pivot 10:16 – Infill vs Rural lots 13:21 – Text process 15:28 – Comping & closing 19:28 – Consistency matters 22:10 – Legal future 23:18 – Importance of mentoring 27:13 – Social Media method 28:20 – Subdivide future 29:46 – Learning & free 33:13 – Gambling lesson 35:01 – Outro

November 3, 2026Episode 49854 min

How He Built a 7-Figure Land Business Without Quitting His Job

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 🌳 Learn directly from Andrew Short in our exclusive 10-week ⁠Subdivide Mastermind⁠ . 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with Ben Gallant to break down how he built a land investing business while working a full-time job. They discuss scaling from direct mail to high-volume text marketing, building a team to manage leads, and shifting toward larger subdivide deals with bigger profit potential. If you want to learn how to scale your land business and find bigger deals, this episode is for you. 🌐Connect with Andrew short: Instagram Twitter Land Growth Capital website ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:13 – Wealth building in land 05:44 – Funding leverage 11:18 – Marketing pivots 18:45 – Qualifying a property 25:51 – Teaching comping 30:34 – Optimizing the process 35:13 – Subdivide mindset 41:09 – $1.6M Deal breakdown 44:28 – Mastermind transformation 50:16 – How to get into land in 2027 53:32 – Outro

October 27, 2026Episode 49739 min

He's Turning 422 Acres Into a Massive Development

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 🌳 Learn directly from Andrew Short in our exclusive 10-week ⁠Subdivide Mastermind⁠ . 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Dan sits down with Andrew Short to discuss the latest in land subdividing and how investors can scale from minor subdivisions to major development projects. They break down how to find markets, calculate development costs, avoid bad deals, and understand builder demand before taking on a project. If you want to learn how to find better land deals and grow your business through subdividing, this episode is for you! 🌐Connect with Andrew short: Land Pad website Andrew’s Instagram ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 01:13 – Success building 03:49 – Steps to a subdivide 07:17 – The costs of roads 09:56 – The power of improving 14:38 – Project management 101 17:50 – The fatal mistake in subdivides 20:56 – Finding the development costs 22:53 – $100M Project 30:47 – Major & Minor balance 35:42 – Growing with subdivides 39:37 – Outro

October 20, 2026Episode 49641 min

How to Make $50K Flipping Land Without Holding It

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with land investing coach Darrick Bourgeois to break down how double closing works and how investors can use it to secure larger profits. They discuss the differences between double closing and wholesaling, how to negotiate with sellers who want retail prices, and how to use due diligence to find issues that justify a lower offer. If you want to learn how to use double closing to secure bigger land deals and increase your profits, this episode is for you. ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:34 – What is Double-closing? 04:10 – The state of wholesaling 07:04 – Realtors & marketing 10:06 – Double-close pitch 18:39 – Negotiating the deal 22:52 – Darrick's new strategy 25:36 – Navigating the friction 32:39 – Due Diligence proof 37:05 – High ticket Double-close 40:33 – Outro

October 13, 2026Episode 49556 min

How He's Scaling a Land Business With Manufactured Homes

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with Alex Martinsen to break down how he built a manufactured home business from the ground up. They discuss the strategies to build the perfect team and processes to find the right kind of land to turn into these affordable home packages. If you want to learn how to build and scale a manufactured home business, this episode is for you. 🌐Connect with Alex Martinsen: LandHome Package Guy Instagram Lotline homes Website Land Home Package Insiders Facebook Group ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:26 – HVAC to mobile homes 06:20 – The scaling mindset 14:01 – Drafting the right teammates 18:48 – Finding land for mobile homes 23:38 – Mobile home checklist 28:29 – Clearing and perc testing 30:00 – Narrowing down your market 32:29 – Titling for mobile home packages 42:19 – Regulatory risk 46:36 – Be a rookie & learn 51:15 – Automation for success 55:06 – Outro

October 6, 2026Episode 49427 min

Your First Land Subdivide Is Easier Than You Think

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the process of finding and landing your first land subdivision deal. They cover how to choose the right market, find arbitrage between larger and smaller parcels, filter for properties without restrictions, and market to sellers to lock down the deal. If you want to learn how to find and land your first profitable subdivision, this episode is for you ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:19 – First step to subdivides 02:12 – Finding the right markets 06:09 – Arbitrage breakdown 09:30 – Red flags & restrictions 15:32 – Balanced list-making 18:46 – Road frontage requirements 22:45 – Best marketing for subdivides 25:12 – Opportunity when negotiating 26:56 – Outro

September 29, 2026Episode 49347 min

Why This Land Investor Takes the Deals Everyone Else Avoids

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with Austin Marvel to break down his journey into land investing, how he has built his business around the lifestyle he wants, and why he focuses on bigger, more creative deals. They discuss AI, entitlement projects, building multiple income streams, and the importance of protecting your time while growing a business. If you want to learn how to build a land business around your life and create long-term opportunities, this episode is for you. 🌐Connect with Austin Marvel: The Land Developer Mastermind The Land League Youtube Channel Austin Marvel’s Instagram ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – Land photography origins 02:13 – One day land sales 07:29 – Business balance 12:43 – AI advantage 18:39 – Entitlement Island deal 24:25 – Long-term plays 28:41 – Networking & connecting 34:54 – Fatherhood & life focus 41:25 – The Knoxville Mastermind 45:49 – Outro

September 22, 2026Episode 49238 min

He Built a $250K Land Business While Working Full-Time

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Dan sits down with Joseph Stefan, a full-time Border Patrol agent who built a successful land investing business on the side. Joseph shares how he went from his first deal in Arizona to multiple completed deals, why he shifted his focus toward larger subdivide opportunities, and how he uses owner financing to build long-term passive income. If you want to learn how to build a land investing business around a full-time job, this episode will be your guide to building long-term income! 🌐Connect with Joseph Stefan: Stefan Capital Group Instagram Stefan Capital Group website LIO discord ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:13 – Agent & land flipper 04:37 – Arizona & Oklahoma deals 09:16 – Building trust 11:46 – Deal balance 16:45 – Cemetery land 22:33 – Subdivide targeting 25:36 – Mobile home opportunity 31:17 – Owner financing potential 34:09 – Poker funding 37:47 – Outro

September 17, 2026Episode 49123 min

Subdivide Offers, Seller Negotiations & Direct Mail

September 15, 2026Episode 49052 min

How $3K Land Deals Turned Into Massive Subdivides

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 ⁠ Land Portal ⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠ Land Portal University ⁠ , where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching ? Schedule a ⁠ FREE strategy call ⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with Dan Haberkost to discuss how land investing has changed and how he’s adapted his business. They cover distressed land, solving title and access issues, scaling through larger acreage and subdivides, and why strong sales skills and marketing matter more than ever. If you are looking to build a strong land investing business that will last, this episode breaks down exactly what you need to do to adapt, and keep growing no matter what the market throws at you 🌐Connect with Dan Haberkost: Instagram Facebook ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ ⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Rentals to land 03:31 – Land journey 05:41 – Pueblo West story 09:15 – Infill to large acres 15:48 – Fixing problematic land 19:29 – The advantage of building a brand 23:03 – Small & big acre balance 28:59 – Creating your 'moat' 34:32 – Networking with a podcast 36:24 – Thinking long-term with land 42:13 – Building trust with mail marketing 48:34 – Growing your sales ability 50:49 – Dan's final advice 52:32 – Outro