199: In this episode, I’m sitting down with Travis King, one of the sharpest land investors I know, to discuss what he’s learned over a year filled with personal and professional challenges. From the tragic loss of his father to a health scare with his wife, Travis shares openly about how he managed his land business through these times. We dive into how he's adapted his strategies to the changing market, including why he’s leaning more into subdividing and automation.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/199)

We also discuss how Travis’s approach to land investing has evolved and which marketing strategies work best in the current market. If you’re in the land business or considering it, this episode offers a unique blend of resilience, growth, and practical tips you won’t want to miss.

198: The first time I talked with Alicia Jarrett in episode 92, she explained how and why she got into the land business and how she managed to work her entire land business in the US from across the world in Australia.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/198)

Today, we're talking about cold calling, which has grown in popularity over the past year or two in the land investing space. While it used to be something that nobody ever did, these days, many land investors rely on it, either partially or completely, to find their land deals.

Why has cold calling grown so popular? What kind of land investor is this for, and how is the cold-calling process supposed to work?

In this episode, we'll cover the full spectrum of what this marketing strategy is about with Alicia and Supercharged Offers.

197: Today's guest is Ben Pijanowski.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/197)

Ben is the co-owner and COO of Assets for Acres. In this episode, he shares his journey from a corporate job to becoming an entrepreneur in the land investing space. He details how he partnered up with Ajay, describing it as "dating before getting married"—they tested out working together before fully committing to a 50/50 business partnership. Ben explains the complementary roles they play, with Ajay as the visionary and Ben as the integrator who focuses on operations and efficiency.

The discussion covers Assets for Acres' evolution, from simple land flips to tackling larger development projects like entitlements and subject-to deals. Ben provides insights into scaling the business and diversifying their investment strategies, as well as how and why their partnership has worked so far.

If you've ever considered teaming up with someone in the land investing world—and how to find that someone in the first place— you don't want to miss this conversation.

196: Today's guest is Ted Thomas.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/196)

Ted is a maestro in tax liens and tax deeds, an area of real estate investing with many fascinating parallels to the land flipping business—with a few important differences.

Today, we will explore the ins and outs of tax lien and tax-defaulted property investing. Ted is going to share his decades of experience in this niche and the exact strategies he uses to find and close these deals.

Whether you're an experienced real estate investor looking to expand your portfolio or you're just getting started and eager to learn, there's a ton to unpack here. Ted's expertise will shed light on the strategies, potential pitfalls, and the strategies needed to succeed in this complex yet rewarding space.

195: If you’re a long-time listener to this show, you almost certainly know Jaren Barnes.

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Jaren has been running his community, called the Land Maverick Society, for the past couple of years. He’s also among the very select few REtipster Certified Coaches, meaning he’s someone I know, like, and trust, and he aligns very well with the REtipster brand. Whenever people ask me where they can find a good coach in the land investing business, Jaren is one of the people I point them to.

Today, Jaren and I will discuss our thoughts on the current state of the market, some of the challenges many land investors have had this year, and, more importantly, why we should all have hope and why it’s not all doom and gloom.

When I started offering seller financing on my properties, I thought I had found the perfect way to generate steady income and sell properties faster. But after years of waiting for borrowers to pay off their loans, I realized one of the biggest drawbacks of selling properties with owner financing: my money was tied up, which hindered my ability to reinvest and grow my business.

(Full Blog Post: REtipster.com/sell-your-notes)

It felt like a Catch-22. Seller financing helped me sell properties for higher prices and collect interest, but the slow drip of payments limited my cash flow. I wanted a way to get my money back sooner without losing the benefits of seller financing.

I know I'm not alone in this dilemma, and that's why I wanted to explain when, where, and how a real estate investor can sell their notes. This can unlock the cash we need now rather than waiting for years to collect it.

It's not always the perfect solution, but it can be a great way to get your money back quickly, keep the momentum going, and avoid the headaches of managing loans. In this episode, I’ll explain how it works and the key factors to maximize your returns when selling notes.

194: Today, I sat down with Evan Shelley, the brains behind Truck Parking Club.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/194)

Evan took a unique path in real estate, spotting a big opportunity in truck parking. He used his experience in land investing and civil engineering to build a tech startup that's changing the way truckers find parking across the U.S. We talked about how he went from zero bookings to thousands of reservations every day—a real testament to his hard work and vision.

We also dive into the potential of industrial outdoor storage, the challenges of building a marketplace for both truckers and parking lot owners, and how real estate investors can get in on this growing trend. Evan shares some great insights about the market, the importance of solving real problems, and how focusing on a clear goal can lead to huge growth.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode will give you a new perspective on finding opportunities in unexpected places and how technology is changing the game in real estate.

193: I discovered George McCleary recently when I came across a viral video he made called “I Stole a House.” In this video, he demonstrates how easy it is to be a squatter and take over a house in Portland, Oregon.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/193)

This video amassed tens of millions of views, and since then, George has been featured on Dr. Phil and in news outlets worldwide, including BiggerPockets, Fox News, and Joe Rogan. Since this happened, George has been educating property owners about the financial devastation caused by squatters and title fraud.

Unfortunately, title fraud has become a big problem in some parts of the country. Even the squatting issue is a potential problem some of us may have to deal with in the land business, so we’re going to get into this subject a bit today and understand what squatting is, what "squatters rights " are, why squatters have rights at all, and what a property owner can do to protect themselves and deal with a squatter if this issue ever comes up.