The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies – Details, episodes & analysis

243: In this episode, I sat down with Quynh and Tri Vu, a married couple who walked away from their six-figure careers, an IT engineer and a pharmacist, to go all-in on land investing.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/243)

Their story is packed with insight. We cover how land deals paid more than Quinn's doctorate, how they left behind high-stress jobs for more time freedom, and how they quietly raised capital without even asking for it.

You’ll also learn how their “zero down” strategy led to 50 buyer defaults in one quarter, and why they still consider defaults a win. Plus, Tri shares the dopamine automation he built for their team that keeps everyone motivated with real-time updates.

We also explore whether you can actually run a successful land business with your spouse (without losing your mind).

Whether you're new to land or trying to scale, this one is a masterclass in systems, mindset, and people-first investing.

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242: In this episode, I reconnected with Luis Melo, a high-volume land investor who blew my mind with what he's done since our last conversation in 2021. He's flipped land using double closings, assignments, and seller financing, without risking much of his own money.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/242)

What's even more impressive is how he turned an 800-acre deal into 471 subdivided lots, built a team of 10 VAs, scaled into $12M+ deals, and why he's still using cold texting as his #1 acquisition channel.

If you're a land investor (or want to become one), this episode is a must-listen.

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Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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233: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, Ajay Sharma joins me to unpack one of the biggest problems land investors are facing in 2025: fewer deals and more seller resistance.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/233)

We dive deep into the real bottlenecks holding investors back on the acquisition side, including whether your issue is a leads problem or a conversion problem. Ajay breaks down the 4 most common objections we face when talking to sellers and how to either eliminate or overcome them using a repeatable framework.

We also talk about how seller expectations have shifted, why old scripts are failing, and how to make offers that actually get accepted (without overpaying). Plus, Ajay shares a downloadable script you can use in your own business.

Whether you’re sending blind offers, doing cold outreach, or just not getting traction, this episode is packed with real-world advice, negotiation tactics, and sales psychology that will help you convert more leads and close more land deals in today’s market.

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Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

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Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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155: In this episode, I'm sitting down with Hugh Odom, a specialist who works with property owners looking to monetize their real estate by placing cell phone towers on their property.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/155)

Hugh shares his insights and expertise on the benefits and drawbacks of cell tower leasing and offers guidance on how to navigate the process successfully. He discusses the potential financial rewards for property owners and the important considerations to keep in mind, such as zoning laws, contracts, and negotiations with wireless carriers. Whether you're a property owner curious about the potential of cell tower leasing or simply interested in learning more about the industry, this episode is a must-listen.

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Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

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Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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154: Adam Mikesch is a real estate broker specializing in vacant land and rural real estate. He was recommended to me recently when I asked the REtipster Community for references to good land agents making an impact and getting great results.

(Show Notes: REtipster/154)

In this interview, we cover a range of topics, including best practices for selling land, the most important due diligence items that should be on your checklist, which selling websites get the fastest results, the most important aspects of a listing that get properties sold, and a lot of other insights about working as a broker in this field of real estate.

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Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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152: I recently had the privilege of interviewing a well-known real estate broker who specializes in vacant land. His name is Pat Porter with RecLand.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/153)

If you’re in the land investing business, you probably know that finding a real estate agent who truly understands vacant land is an incredible asset, and it’s not always easy to do.

Many real estate agents who specialize in houses are somewhat clueless about selling land because it’s just a different type of property that requires a different set of skills, knowledge, and network to sell quickly. Land investors need to know where and how to find agents and brokers specializing in LAND.

I’ve been looking for land agents like Pat to interview because, in some respects, guys like Pat are more knowledgeable about land than most land investors are. They also have connections and work with a lot of other land professionals. People like Pat can shed a lot of light on things land investors need to know about!

In this conversation, we cover a wide range of topics every land investor needs to consider.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

...

152: We recently sat down with Pete Reese, a land flipper who made $4 million last year alone.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/152)

Even more surprising is that Pete hasn't been in the land investing business for long, having only started in 2020.

Despite his relative newness to the industry, he has achieved remarkable growth and success, which we'll discuss in this conversation with him.

Before his venture into land flipping, Pete had a lot of experience in real estate as a broker, which also played a role in his success. Tune in to this episode as we explore Pete's journey and learn from his valuable insights.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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Today, I’m talking with a new friend, Eric Scharaga. Eric is the founder of Damen Capital Fund, a purchaser of residential and vacant land notes.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/151)

Before focusing full-time on notes and land, Eric worked for 23 years as a high school teacher. In 2001, he began investing in rental properties, purchasing and rehabbing single-family homes with the dream of becoming a full-time investor.

After 13 years of dealing with the constant stresses of landlording, he realized that he would never achieve his goal of financial freedom through rental properties.

In 2016, while still working full-time, Eric transitioned to the more stable and passive cash flow of notes. Since 2016, he has purchased over 500 notes, including residential performing, non-performing, active bankruptcy, and vacant land.

Eric is the author of the book Lienlord, an introduction to the power of note investing. He is passionate about personal finance and financial freedom and enjoys introducing land investors to the importance of seller financing.

Disclaimer: No one in this conversation is a CPA or Financial Advisor, and we don’t provide legal, tax, or financial advice. In this conversation, we’re sharing Eric’s experiences as an investor, and we encourage you to seek professional advice before making any investment decisions.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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150: I first heard about Peter Nukasani earlier this year when he was interviewed by Jessey of Pebble, and he talked about how he got 1,300 land deals without sending ANY direct mail.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com150)

Peter is a land flipper with a unique approach to the business. Rather than sending mail and buying properties directly from private owners, he buys land from other land investors at a wholesale price. Then he sells those properties to other land investors at a price closer to retail.

With this approach, he can streamline his acquisition process and do a higher volume of land deals with lower margins without dealing with the ongoing direct mail costs we're all accustomed to.

Peter has a lot of other unique ideas he's implemented in his business, and I’m excited to learn what we can from this interview.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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149: I recently got an email from a guy named Ray Zhang.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/149)

In the email, he told me he has been doing real estate for a couple of years, mainly focusing on infill land flips, and this year his net profit is about $1 million, with about 3-4 hours of work per day.

His niche is similar to most of the land investors in the REtipster Community; he focuses on buying land at around 40 cents on the dollar and selling it back to the market at around 90 cents on the dollar.

In this interview, we'll figure out how Ray is pulling this off and what steps need to be taken to replicate this kind of success.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for Land Investors! Organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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