The Real Estate Investing Podcast

Daniel Apke and Ron Apke
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Real estate investing and land flipping doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems. Meet Ron and Daniel Apke, two brothers who’ve bought and sold over 500 properties over the last 2 years and amassed over $5 Million. They believe deeply in creating financial freedom and are passionate about helping others build a roadmap for their own success. Listen to The Real Estate Investing Podcast to get the most approachable and practical conversations in real estate, along with a community to help you get to the next level in your entrepreneurial journey.

  1. 1d ago

    Your First Land Subdivide Is Easier Than You Think

    Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the process of finding and landing your first land subdivision deal. They cover how to choose the right market, find arbitrage between larger and smaller parcels, filter for properties without restrictions, and market to sellers to lock down the deal. If you want to learn how to find and land your first profitable subdivision, this episode is for you ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:19 – First step to subdivides 02:12 – Finding the right markets 06:09 – Arbitrage breakdown 09:30 – Red flags & restrictions 15:32 – Balanced list-making 18:46 – Road frontage requirements 22:45 – Best marketing for subdivides 25:12 – Opportunity when negotiating 26:56 – Outro

  2. Sep 29

    Why This Land Investor Takes the Deals Everyone Else Avoids

    Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with Austin Marvel to break down his journey into land investing, how he has built his business around the lifestyle he wants, and why he focuses on bigger, more creative deals. They discuss AI, entitlement projects, building multiple income streams, and the importance of protecting your time while growing a business. If you want to learn how to build a land business around your life and create long-term opportunities, this episode is for you. 🌐Connect with Austin Marvel: The Land Developer Mastermind  The Land League Youtube Channel Austin Marvel’s Instagram ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – Land photography origins 02:13 – One day land sales 07:29 – Business balance 12:43 – AI advantage 18:39 – Entitlement Island deal 24:25 – Long-term plays 28:41 – Networking & connecting 34:54 – Fatherhood & life focus 41:25 – The Knoxville Mastermind 45:49 – Outro

  3. Sep 22

    He Built a $250K Land Business While Working Full-Time

    Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Dan sits down with Joseph Stefan, a full-time Border Patrol agent who built a successful land investing business on the side. Joseph shares how he went from his first deal in Arizona to multiple completed deals, why he shifted his focus toward larger subdivide opportunities, and how he uses owner financing to build long-term passive income.  If you want to learn how to build a land investing business around a full-time job, this episode will be your guide to building long-term income! 🌐Connect with Joseph Stefan: Stefan Capital Group InstagramStefan Capital Group websiteLIO discord================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:13 – Agent & land flipper 04:37 – Arizona & Oklahoma deals 09:16 – Building trust 11:46 – Deal balance 16:45 – Cemetery land 22:33 – Subdivide targeting 25:36 – Mobile home opportunity 31:17 – Owner financing potential 34:09 – Poker funding 37:47 – Outro

  4. Sep 17

    Subdivide Offers, Seller Negotiations & Direct Mail

    Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron does a Q&A with their community to answer the hottest questions in the land investing industry. Want to be a part of the conversation? Join our ⁠discord calls ⁠every Friday at 12:30 EST, to get your questions answered and meet other land investors! 🎙️Checkout these podcasts mentioned in this episode: This Land Strategy Turns $8K Into $50K DealsHe Bought $10M of Land Using This Strategy ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

  5. Sep 15

    How $3K Land Deals Turned Into Massive Subdivides

    Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with Dan Haberkost to discuss how land investing has changed and how he’s adapted his business. They cover distressed land, solving title and access issues, scaling through larger acreage and subdivides, and why strong sales skills and marketing matter more than ever. If you are looking to build a strong land investing business that will last, this episode breaks down exactly what you need to do to adapt, and keep growing no matter what the market throws at you  🌐Connect with Dan Haberkost:  Instagram Facebook ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Rentals to land 03:31 – Land journey 05:41 – Pueblo West story 09:15 – Infill to large acres 15:48 – Fixing problematic land 19:29 – The advantage of building a brand 23:03 – Small & big acre balance 28:59 – Creating your 'moat' 34:32 – Networking with a podcast 36:24 – Thinking long-term with land 42:13 – Building trust with mail marketing 48:34 – Growing your sales ability 50:49 – Dan's final advice 52:32 – Outro

  6. Sep 9

    The Old Way of Land Investing Doesn't Work Anymore

    Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron sits down with Dave Denniston to break down how he’s scaling his land investing business in 2026. They discuss shifting from high-volume marketing to specialized deals, the power of focusing on the right markets, using tools to grow your business, and knowing when it’s time to pivot.  If you’re looking to build a more focused, efficient, and profitable land investing business, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can put into action. 🌐Connect with Dave Denniston:  Leadership in Land Land Unconference Website Dave’s Facebook ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – Land journey & learning 06:10 – Providing value 09:49 – Specialized focus in land 15:38 – Scaling marketing 25:18 – Pick a niche & pivot 30:45 – Dave's 2026 strategy 33:27 – Building & leading a land team 42:31 – The future of land investing 45:12 – AI & demand 51:09 – Outro

  7. Sep 3

    Protecting Land Deals, Funding & Mail Laws

    Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron and Dan do a Q&A with their community to answer the hottest questions in the land investing industry. Want to be a part of the conversation? Join our ⁠discord calls ⁠every Friday at 12:30 EST, to get your questions answered and meet other land investors! ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠

  8. Sep 1

    What Actually Works in Land Investing Today

    Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉⁠⁠Land Portal⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠ here. ================================ In this episode, Ron and Dan break down how land investing has evolved since they started in 2020. They cover the marketing strategies that worked then, how technology has changed the way investors find deals, and the strategies driving new opportunities in today’s market. If you want to succeed in land investing and consistently find profitable deals, this episode breaks down the strategies that stand the test of time! ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ================================ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 01:13 – East coast shift 05:57 – Flips & scaling 10:30 – The lack of land software 14:47 – Early competition & marketing 19:50 – Land industry growth  23:43 – Doing less & making more 27:00 – Mobile home packages 31:23 – The future of land investing 34:54 – Outro

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Real estate investing and land flipping doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems. Meet Ron and Daniel Apke, two brothers who’ve bought and sold over 500 properties over the last 2 years and amassed over $5 Million. They believe deeply in creating financial freedom and are passionate about helping others build a roadmap for their own success. Listen to The Real Estate Investing Podcast to get the most approachable and practical conversations in real estate, along with a community to help you get to the next level in your entrepreneurial journey.

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