The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies

The land investing market has changed dramatically over the past few years, and in this episode, Neil Clements joins me to break down what's really happening behind the scenes.
(Show Notes)
We discuss why the market has become increasingly buyer-friendly, how interest rates continue to shape land values, why margins are shrinking, and what successful investors are doing to adapt. We also dive into competition, cash flow strategies, AI tools, land pricing trends, and the habits that separate investors who survive tough markets from those who struggle.
If you're a land investor, real estate investor, or entrepreneur trying to navigate today's market, this conversation offers a valuable perspective on where things stand and where opportunities may be emerging.
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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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The future of land investing isn't coming; it's already here, and it's creating a bigger gap between investors every day.
(Show Notes)
The land investors pulling ahead today aren't necessarily smarter or working harder. They're using automation, AI agents, CRM workflows, and property data tools to eliminate busywork, respond faster, and make better decisions.
I'll walk through the specific capabilities your CRM and operating system should have, including AI call handling, automated follow-up systems, call summaries, direct mail tracking, e-signatures, API integrations, and agentic AI tools like Claude that can actually perform tasks for you.
Whether you use Stride CRM, Land Portal, or something else entirely, the goal is the same: give your time and mental bandwidth back while building a more scalable land investing business.
📊 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
...

273: In this episode, I talk with Robert Howell, a mobile home investor and land developer who’s built an incredible business around affordable housing.
(Show Notes: REtipster.com/273)
Robert owns 28 mobile home parks and focuses heavily on land-home packages: buying raw land, placing manufactured homes on it, and selling them to first-time homebuyers. It’s a powerful real estate strategy that combines land investing, development, and retail sales into one scalable model.
We break down how he finds land, funds deals, avoids costly mistakes, and consistently sells finished homes in just a few months. If you’re interested in land investing, mobile homes, or creative real estate strategies, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
📊 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
...

272: In this episode, I sat down with Ari Page, CEO of Fund & Grow, to break down how investors can access 0% business credit and use it like a line of credit to fund real estate deals.
(Show Notes: REtipster.com/272)
We talked about how this strategy actually works, how much funding you can realistically expect, and where it makes sense (and where it absolutely doesn’t). If you’re a land investor or real estate investor trying to scale without relying on traditional lenders, this is a powerful tool—but it comes with real risks if you don’t use it correctly.
Ari also explained how stacking business credit cards works, how some investors are getting up to $300K in funding, and why your credit profile matters more than your net worth.
If you’ve ever wondered how to fund deals faster without tying up your own cash, this conversation will give you a clear picture of what’s possible—and what to watch out for.
📊 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
...

271: In this episode, I sat down with Jason Brown to unpack how stock trading (especially options) can actually mirror real estate investing more than you might think.
(Show Notes: REtipster.com/271)
We talked about how he lost six figures early on, rebuilt from scratch, and eventually made a $400K trade by spotting trends before they played out. What stood out to me is how similar his approach is to land investing: finding undervalued opportunities, understanding market behavior, and acting with calculated risk.
If you’ve ever wondered how active stock trading works (without staring at charts all day), or how options can give you leverage similar to real estate deals, this conversation breaks it down in a really practical way.
We also got into AI, market trends, and how to think like an investor—whether you're in stocks or real estate.
📊 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
...