Land Academy Show Steven Butala & Jill DeWit

In today's episode, Market Changes Demand We Expand Our Land Business To Flipping Houses, Jack and Jill discuss why the current housing market trends make it the perfect time to expand their land business into buying and reselling houses. They emphasize the importance of using data to identify areas with excess demand for houses and a supply that has caught up with it. They also address questions from their Land Academy community, including whether to do a self-close or a title escrow close for a land purchase, and the importance of using a separate mailing address and phone line for business purposes. Tune in to get valuable insights and tips on ensuring your land investments are successful.



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Steven Jack Butala:

Steven Jack Butala here.



Jill Dewitt:

And I'm Jill Dewitt, and this is the Land Academy show.



Steven Jack Butala:

It's sort of the House Academy show today.



Jill Dewitt:

Oh really, why?



Steven Jack Butala:

If you don't know this, we have a website just like Land Academy, a company just like Land Academy, called House Academy.



Jill Dewitt:

I knew that.



Steven Jack Butala:

For years it has not been feasible to buy and sell houses. Well, that's what it's all about today.



Jill Dewitt:

It has been feasible, but now, because there's people that have been successfully doing it in our groups, so I don't want to pooh-pooh anybody that's doing it. They're like, what are you talking about? What they're probably saying is, "Stop sharing this."



Steven Jack Butala:

It hasn't been feasible enough.



Jill Dewitt:

There we go.



Steven Jack Butala:

To meet Jill and I's standards where you can get rich off of it.



Jill Dewitt:

That's it.



Steven Jack Butala:

We probably could do a deal here and there.



Jill Dewitt:

Right, exactly.



Steven Jack Butala:

That's not how we roll. This is episode number 2015, and today we are talking about why the housing market demands that we expand our land businesses into buying and reselling houses. I didn't just wake up today and think, we should start buying and selling houses.



Jill Dewitt:

I'm bored.



Steven Jack Butala:

I don't have thoughts like that.



Jill Dewitt:

This just seems like a good idea.



Steven Jack Butala:

I'm looking at the data, as I do every single week, and share it with the Land Academy community, and the data is now for sure telling us that there's excess, there's an incredible demand for houses still, and there's now a supply that has caught up with it and it's time to start buying houses again for us.



Jill Dewitt:

What's interesting is, well, I'll save my questions for the show because I actually have some questions on this topic for you. Go ahead.



Steven Jack Butala:

Each week on the show we answer a question from our Land Academy member Discord forum, and we take a deep dive into land related topics by popular request from our Land Academy community. Let's take a couple of questions today.



Jill Dewitt:

Cool. Jenny ... Oh, by the way, in case you couldn't notice, we are still coming to you from the RV, so on the road for quite a few months actually this summer. So the background may change. Right there over my shoulder, that little window, that view's going to change, but this shouldn't change.



Steven Jack Butala:

And our attitude will change for sure.



Jill Dewitt:

Oh, definitely.



Steven Jack Butala:

Jill's will.



Jill Dewitt:

Yeah, exactly. I'll get angrier.



Steven Jack Butala:

That's usually my job.



Jill Dewitt:

Oh, that's true.

In this episode, 3 Reasons Why Lack of Access Kills Land Deals, Jack Butala and Jill DeWit from Land Academy dive into the critical issue of property access and its impact on land deals. Discover the top 3 reasons why lack of access can make or break a deal, and learn from their decades of experience in the land business. Tune in to get valuable insights and tips on ensuring your land investments are successful.



Transcript:



Steven Jack Butala:

Steven Jack Butala here.



Jill Dewitt:

And I'm Jill Dewitt, and this is the Land Academy show.



Steven Jack Butala:

It's sort of the House Academy show today.



Jill Dewitt:

Oh really, why?



Steven Jack Butala:

If you don't know this, we have a website just like Land Academy, a company just like Land Academy, called House Academy.



Jill Dewitt:

I knew that.



Steven Jack Butala:

For years it has not been feasible to buy and sell houses. Well, that's what it's all about today.



Jill Dewitt:

It has been feasible, but now, because there's people that have been successfully doing it in our groups, so I don't want to pooh-pooh anybody that's doing it. They're like, what are you talking about? What they're probably saying is, "Stop sharing this."



Steven Jack Butala:

It hasn't been feasible enough.



Jill Dewitt:

There we go.



Steven Jack Butala:

To meet Jill and I's standards where you can get rich off of it.



Jill Dewitt:

That's it.



Steven Jack Butala:

We probably could do a deal here and there.



Jill Dewitt:

Right, exactly.



Steven Jack Butala:

That's not how we roll. This is episode number 2015, and today we are talking about why the housing market demands that we expand our land businesses into buying and reselling houses. I didn't just wake up today and think, we should start buying and selling houses.



Jill Dewitt:

I'm bored.



Steven Jack Butala:

I don't have thoughts like that.



Jill Dewitt:

This just seems like a good idea.



Steven Jack Butala:

I'm looking at the data, as I do every single week, and share it with the Land Academy community, and the data is now for sure telling us that there's excess, there's an incredible demand for houses still, and there's now a supply that has caught up with it and it's time to start buying houses again for us.



Jill Dewitt:

What's interesting is, well, I'll save my questions for the show because I actually have some questions on this topic for you. Go ahead.



Steven Jack Butala:

Each week on the show we answer a question from our Land Academy member Discord forum, and we take a deep dive into land related topics by popular request from our Land Academy community. Let's take a couple of questions today.



Jill Dewitt:

Cool. Jenny ... Oh, by the way, in case you couldn't notice, we are still coming to you from the RV, so on the road for quite a few months actually this summer. So the background may change. Right there over my shoulder, that little window, that view's going to change, but this shouldn't change.



Steven Jack Butala:

And our attitude will change for sure.



Jill Dewitt:

Oh, definitely.



Steven Jack Butala:

Jill's will.



Jill Dewitt:

Yeah, exactly. I'll get angrier.



Steven Jack Butala:

That's usually my job.



Jill Dewitt:

Oh, that's true. Your job is angrier. I just get loopy, like what, I'm supposed to do what? Okay, so back to the questions. Jenny in our group wrote, "I have a newbie question for everyone. I have a purchase agreement in place to buy my first parcel of land this weekend. Yay.

Join us for an insightful interview with Josiah Ronco, $3 Million Dollars In 1 Year - Land Academy Success Story, an accomplished entrepreneur who achieved an impressive milestone last year. In this episode, Josiah shares his journey from overcoming early challenges to implementing effective strategies that drove his business to success.



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Welcome to the Land Academy Show with Jack Butala and Jill DeWit! In this episode, we dive into a hot topic that's on everyone's mind: 3 Ways to Deal with Competition in Your Land Business. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced land investor, competition is a reality we all face. Today, we discuss three key strategies to help you stay ahead and thrive in a competitive market.



Transcript:



Steven Jack Butala:

Steven Jack Butala here.



Jill K DeWit:

And I'm Jill DeWit and this is the Land Academy Show.



Steven Jack Butala:

This is episode number 2,012, and today we're talking about three ways to deal with competition in your land business. Oh my gosh, is this a hot topic, Jack? I-



Jill K DeWit:

What? Wait, wait, there's competition?



Steven Jack Butala:

For three years straight-



Jill K DeWit:

What?



Steven Jack Butala:

All I did was mailed Metro Dallas for infill lots. I did 20 deals a month. I just did it again last month and it ... I only got 10 deals. I only got two deals. It didn't work at all. Why? I want it to go back the way that it was.



Jill K DeWit:

What do I do?



Steven Jack Butala:

You know what Land Academy member, so do I. I want to go back to 1994.



Jill K DeWit:

Oh my goodness. Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Total timeout. Hold on a moment, let's think about this for a second, we're getting a little sidebar here. If you could go back to any year in your life what year would it be and why?



Steven Jack Butala:

You know what? From my soul.



Jill K DeWit:

I'm writing mine down.



Steven Jack Butala:

I would not go back.



Jill K DeWit:

Oh, that's too bad. Hold on a minute.



Steven Jack Butala:

What's your year? She's going to say 1985.



Jill K DeWit:

No, 1990.



Steven Jack Butala:

Really? 1990? What would you do different?



Jill K DeWit:

I didn't have a care in the world.



Steven Jack Butala:

You know what? Neither did I. 1990-



Jill K DeWit:

1990.



Steven Jack Butala:

I was absolutely freaked out about ... This is what ManPlan's about. If you don't know about ManPlan please go to manplan.com. I'm filming it and writing it right now. You're a man you need a plan. Men make plans. I think women want to have not a care in the world.



Jill K DeWit:

Let me tell you where I was in 1990. Let me paint this picture. I moved in to a three-bedroom apartment on the beach with four flight attendants. We had the best parties. People would fly in to come to our parties. It was awesome. I loved it. I miss those days.



Steven Jack Butala:

And there's no period in my life starting from when I was about 14 years old that I've suffered from a lack of a good time. I'm not talking about that.



Jill K DeWit:

Well true.



Steven Jack Butala:

Including yesterday.



Jill K DeWit:

But I didn't have care in the world. I made great money, I had no problem paying my bills, everything, and I could go to any concert I wanted-



Steven Jack Butala:

So what happened?



Jill K DeWit:

And that was it.



Steven Jack Butala:

What happened? What changed?



Jill K DeWit:

I got transferred.



Steven Jack Butala:

This is way more fun than talking about land.



Jill K DeWit:

This is very good actually. Well, it was American Airlines and they closed the LA office and they moved me to Arizona. And so I-



Steven Jack Butala:

And that triggered-



Jill K DeWit:

And then I thought, well,

Join Steven Jack Butala and Jill K DeWit on this week's episode of "The Land Academy Show" as they dive into the realities of working with your spouse in the land business. They share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and the highs and lows of their journey together. From managing multi-property deals to balancing strengths and weaknesses, Jack and Jill offer valuable insights for any couple considering a business partnership. They highlight the importance of clear communication, mutual support, and the ability to navigate challenges together. Whether you're already in business with your partner or just thinking about it, this episode provides a candid look at what it takes to succeed as a team in the land business.



Transcript:



Steven Jack Butala:

I'm Steven Jack Butala.



Jill K DeWit:

And I'm Jill DeWit, and this is the Land Academy Show.



Steven Jack Butala:

This is episode number 2,011, and today Jill and I are talking about the truth about working with your spouse in the land business. In case you don't know, it's not all peaches and cream.



Jill K DeWit:

Oh, there may be something-



Steven Jack Butala:

Just like this show.



Jill K DeWit:

I got to write one more thing down. Excuse me, I have another note now, just kidding.



Steven Jack Butala:

On a personal note, I love this topic. I think it's going to be a blast. I think there's probably a lot of stuff that Jill's got to say. There's a few things I need to say.



Jill K DeWit:

And in the safety of this environment with you on the other end, we can't get in trouble.



Steven Jack Butala:

That's exactly right. Well, we can only get in a certain amount of trouble.



Jill K DeWit:

True.



Steven Jack Butala:

We can't get in any nasty [inaudible 00:00:56]-



Jill K DeWit:

Major trouble, because when the camera's off, so are the gloves.



Steven Jack Butala:

Hey, it's hockey season by the way, I'm taking those gloves off.



Jill K DeWit:

Yes, all right. Hey, before we get started, I have a big announcement. For the first time ever, we've never done anything like this. We are going to do a live, open to the public workshop the week of June 17th. I'm looking for the exact dates here. So, June 17th through the 21st, and it's not like the same thing is going to be repeated. It's going to be building on each other every day. So, we're going to start with equity planner and goal setting and all that stuff.

It's kind of everything we do in Land Academy, but I wanted to really take a step back and have an open workshop for anyone. So, if you're really thinking about doing this, you do not want to miss it. So watch your email, if you're not in my email loop, you should be. Download our free eBook, that'll get you in there. Or just send a note to my team like, "Hey, what's going on June 17th? I need to be involved," to support@landacademy.com. So, what's going to happen is it's going to be one hour a day, Monday through Friday that week, sometimes with Jack, and sometimes just me, and it's going to be 9:00 AM Pacific time to 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and again, just for an hour each day and it's really going to give you-



Steven Jack Butala:

You will learn tons.



Jill K DeWit:

Oh my gosh, a really good insight to what's going on more than just reading the eBook and getting on the Thursday call.



Steven Jack Butala:

How to buy and sell land.



Jill K DeWit:

Totally. We're going to really do as much as a deep dive as we can in an hour, but you're going to walk away knowing whether this is a good fit for you or not. I guarantee it.



Steven Jack Butala:

I've been doing this for 30 years. We've done more than 16,000 deals,

In this episode of "The Land Academy Show," host Jill DeWit interviews Michelle Bridger, a successful female member of Land Academy. Michelle discusses her initial success with over 160 properties sold on terms, the challenges of scaling her business, and how joining Land Academy provided the solutions she needed. She highlights the impact of detailed training and expert advice from Land Academy, which helped her transition to larger, more profitable deals. Michelle also shares insights into being a female land investor, building rapport with clients, and strategies for evaluating properties.



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