The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies

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, and how to automate your business for tr...

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
• Why he avoids property managers
• The bi...

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 that can help you close more deals with le...

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 deals to six-figure profits.

Why do most in...

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 profitable land o...

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 common target for fraudsters. Ru...

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 real estate, the importance o...

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 explore t...

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 wh...

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 beginne...

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 yourself from scammers, the tools to verify ...

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. ...

In this episode, I talk with Clint Turner, a land investing expert who is changing how investors tackle tax-distressed properties and title issues.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/Clint)

Clint shares his insights into using AI to uncover hidden real estate gems, his pivot from traditional land flipping, and how he turns seemingly unworkable properties into massive profits.

If you're curious about pre-fore...

206: In this episode, I'm talking with Michael Bartolomei, the Vice President of Launch Control.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/206)

Text marketing is an emerging marketing channel that has grown in popularity among land investors. It has many great benefits to offer that other marketing channels don’t. There are many ways you can make it work a lot better if you have a firm grasp on how to use it, how to use it in conjunc...

205: In this episode, I talk with my friend Brian Davis, founder of SparkRental and seasoned real estate investor.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/205)

Brian shares why he left rental properties behind after moving overseas and delves into his current venture: running a one-of-a-kind investment club. We explore the challenges and benefits of passive investing, the intricacies of vetting partners, risk management strategies, and ...

204: In this episode, I sit down with Nicholas Nick, the founder of Lead Mining Pros, to explore how cold calling is revolutionizing the land investing industry. Nicholas shares his journey from restaurant manager to running a thriving business with $30K+ weekly revenue, using cold calling as the centerpiece.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/204)

We discuss why cold calling works, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and the best ways ...

203: In this episode, I sit down with Hunter Thompson, a capital-raising expert who has raised over $100M in private equity. As the founder of RaisingCapital.com and the creator of RaiseFest, Hunter shares his proven strategies for attracting top-tier investors, leveraging systems, and scaling in the real estate world.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/203)

We cover:

• Why capital raising is the ultimate superpower in r...

202: In this episode, I'm interviewing Denise Ford, a land investor with a fascinating story.

(Show Notes: REtipster.com/202)

Denise explains her transition from a marketing career as a single mother to closing 17 deals in one direct mail campaign. She dives into the strategies she used to secure investor funding, the lessons learned from juggling her W-2, and the importance of adapting to market changes.