A Messy Million: A Learn Land Podcast

Clint Turner and Jeremy Nash
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A Messy Million: A Learn Land Podcast

Tired of competing for simple land flips? Welcome to Messy Millions, a 20-episode journey through the exact deals that built our first million dollars in distressed property profits. Join veteran land investors Clint Turner and Jeremy Nash as they pull back the curtain on real-world case studies that transformed their business from basic land flipping to sophisticated deal-making. You'll get an inside look at the title issues, tax problems, and property complications they faced, and the step-by-step strategies used to solve them.

Episodes

  1. The Stafford Deal

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Stafford Deal

    How We Turned Our First Messy Deal into a $60K Profit - Despite Everything Going Wrong In this episode, we break down our very first distressed property deal - a challenging transaction that taught us crucial lessons about navigating complex ownership situations, dealing with occupants, and the importance of having multiple exit strategies.  What started as a seemingly simple $500 acquisition turned into a four-month journey involving multiple parties, aggressive negotiations, and eventual success. Key Highlights Property: 1+ acre infill land in gentrifying area of HoustonTotal Investment: ~$50KSale Price: $195KNet Profit: ~$60K each for both partiesTimeline: 4 months to closeDeal Breakdown Initial SituationThree brothers owned property (25% each)One brother's deceased (three children with 8.33% each)Two brothers living on property in poor conditions$35-40K in back taxes dueProperty heading to tax saleKey ChallengesOccupants living on propertyNo direct communication methods (no phones)Multiple failed negotiationsFamily interferenceHad to pay significant taxes to stop saleTurning PointDraft lawsuit as leverageFinal cash offer + partnership structureCreative solution involving all partiesKey Lessons Importance of early assessment of occupancy situationsValue of multiple exit strategiesPower of legal leverage in negotiationsSignificance of proper deal securityBalance between persistence and knowing when to walk--Join us for a free Masterclass, get registered here: https://learn.land/

    35 min
  2. The Montana Deal

    JAN 10

    The Montana Deal

    How a Google Ad Led to a $120K Joint Venture Deal in Big Sky Country In this episode, Clint and Jeremy break down an unconventional partnership deal that came through their Google ads - proving that messy title opportunities can come from unexpected places.  What started as a simple $20K request evolved into a $60K investment with creative deal structuring, showing how flexibility and proper security measures can turn challenging situations into profitable ventures. Key Highlights Property: A-frame house on 8 acres in MontanaInvestment: $60K total (in multiple draws)Expected Return: $120KTimeline: Multiple months from first contact to final agreementStructure: Pure partnership/joint venture dealDeal Breakdown Initial ContactLead from Google PPC ads (unexpected out-of-state inquiry)Owner wanted to split property and needed capitalInitial purchase offer rejectedEvolution of DealOwner disappeared for months trying traditional routesReturned after failing with other optionsDeal structure evolved from purchase to partnershipUnique ChallengesOwner had check fraud convictionNo traditional financing optionsProperty required lot splitOut-of-state complexitiesMultiple draws needed for various expensesSecurity MeasuresExtensive identity verificationJoint venture agreement with deed of trustPurchase option at $250K if defaultFirst position for repaymentKey Takeaways Creative deal structures can solve complex problemsImportance of proper security in partnership dealsValue of patience in deal evolutionHow to handle out-of-state opportunitiesProper vetting for online leads--Don't miss us Live for a Free Webinar "Messy Title Deals Masterclass", register here: https://programs.learn.land/ff-registration-page

    25 min
  3. The Edinburg Deal

    JAN 8

    The Edinburg Deal

    Ever wonder how to turn a disaster into a goldmine?  In this episode, we break down the Edinburg Deal - a property that had everything going wrong: imminent foreclosure, feuding ex-spouses who hadn't spoken in years, and a ticking clock of just 5 days to save it all. Listen as we reveal: How we stopped a foreclosure with days to spareOur strategy for dealing with hostile ownersWhy we only invested $45K to make $100KThe simple $850 repair that helped seal the dealHow we got multiple offers within hours of listingThis is the exact type of deal we LOVE to find - what we call our "bread and butter" opportunity.  We'll show you why these messy situations create the perfect environment for profitable deals that other investors miss. Plus, we share our complete timeline from first contact to closing, and break down every number so you can replicate our process. --🎓 Want to learn how to find these deals yourself? Register for our FREE Messy Title Masterclass here: https://programs.learn.land/ff-registration-page

    34 min
  4. The Kuldell Deal

    JAN 6

    The Kuldell Deal

    In this episode we discuss a deal that covers the other end of the spectrum, deals that make you a modest $20k or $30k profit. This particular deal we talk about is SUPER interesting because… This property had $166,000 in unpaid taxes. Yet across the ENTIRE deal, we only had $3,300 in out-of-pocket costs… Which means our $30k profit 9x’ed our out-of-pocket expenses!! How the heck did we manage to pull this off... Where we were paying only 100 bucks to most heirs for their deeds… Leveraged Google ads for the first time to complete this deal… And want a peek into how to handle complicated title situations with minimal risk? Tune in to find out!--Register for our FREE Messy Title Masterclass here: https://programs.learn.land/ff-registration-page

    33 min
  5. The Industrial Deal

    JAN 1

    The Industrial Deal

    Walk through what it took to take down our best messy distressed deal to date, a 6 acre industrial property that was purchased for $200,000 and sold for $800,000.  This deal involved complex challenges including: -Tax distress ($100,000+ in back taxes)-A deceased owner with no direct heirs, requiring tracking down multiple distant family members-Complex title issues including life estates-Multiple fractional ownership interests that had to be purchased individually-Significant risk as purchases were made without title insurance On this episode we explain how we persevered through months of follow-up, eventually succeeded where a previous wholesaler had failed, and detail in how we navigated the complex closing process.  We also discuss lessons we learned about title insurance and our ultimate decision to sell rather than develop the property themselves.  ____Register for our upcoming Webinar "here: https://programs.learn.land/ff-registration-page

    44 min
  6. Why Messy Title Deals

    12/30/2024

    Why Messy Title Deals

    In this debut episode, hosts Clint and Jeremy introduce their new podcast focusing on complex real estate deals with messy titles. They share their journey from traditional land flipping to focusing on distressed properties with title issues, explaining how market changes in 2022-2023 led to this strategic pivot. The hosts discuss how this new approach has yielded better returns with lower marketing costs and shorter cash conversion cycles. Key Points Market shift in 2022-2023 led to seeking alternatives to traditional land flippingTransition from high-volume land flipping to complex, messy title dealsZero marketing spend approach vs traditional $30k/month marketing budgetsShorter cash conversion cycles compared to land dealsFocus on infill properties and houses vs rural landHigher liquidity in current strategy reduces market riskValue-add component leads to more satisfied sellersSubscribe to follow their journey through complex real estate deals and learn about their path to generating $1 million in revenue through messy title properties.

    29 min
  • 6 Episodes

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Tired of competing for simple land flips? Welcome to Messy Millions, a 20-episode journey through the exact deals that built our first million dollars in distressed property profits. Join veteran land investors Clint Turner and Jeremy Nash as they pull back the curtain on real-world case studies that transformed their business from basic land flipping to sophisticated deal-making. You'll get an inside look at the title issues, tax problems, and property complications they faced, and the step-by-step strategies used to solve them.

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  • Creator
    Clint Turner and Jeremy Nash
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Clint Turner and Jeremy Nash

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