S3 E18 | “The Dirt Dog” on Tampa’s Changing LANDscape

Bill Eshenbaugh, a veteran land broker in Tampa Bay known as “The Dirt Dog,” speaks with host Owen LaFave about the thousands of acres of land he’s sold over his 40+-year career, resulting in his induction into multiple industry halls of fame. Bill shares the origins of his nickname, based on his tenacity and extensive experience selling distressed properties. The conversation turns to trends in the housing market, the challenges of land brokerage, and the pressures on Florida’s agricultural landowners as environmental regulations shift and urban development expands. Finally, Bill reflects on the difficult balance of land conservation and the need for new housing given the region’s growing population. He describes the legacy of “doing the right thing” that he hopes to leave and even shares advice on what he would do if looking to invest in land today.

 

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