Many real estate investors struggle with acquiring properties, often feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of leads they need to generate.

But the secret to transforming your business lies in building a powerful acquisition machine.

In this week's episode, Heather and I are revealing how to do exactly this. We have built an acquisition machine that keeps our land investing business humming—and we’re sharing all the steps you need to follow.

We break down everything from getting a steady stream of leads to the art of connecting with sellers and why speed matters more than ever.

If you want to master your own acquisition process, tune in and learn how we do it. It might be the missing link to more reliable, profitable deals!

Key Takeaways

Introduction (00:00)

The importance of acquisition in real estate investing (00:53)

The real estate acquisition machine (05:26)

Different methods of lead generation (07:13)

Cost implications of large-scale mail campaigns (09:53)

Lead qualification and filtering process(18:04)

Negotiation with sellers (24:24)

Importance of speed in responding to leads (29:15)

Questions from the Land Conquest Community (31:29)

Additional Resources:

✨ Want us to fund your deal? - https://partnerwithpete.com/

✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com

✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete

✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife

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Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.

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Want to maximize profits from your land investing without doubling your workload? Imagine putting in the same effort you already do but getting bigger returns on your land deals. Sounds good, right?

In this episode, Heather and I are talking about scaling your investment with strategies that transform small efforts into big gains. From minor subdivisions that can double your per-acre value to build-to-rent communities that pay for years, we uncover ways to scale up from small to larger deals, where the returns can be higher with a similar amount of effort.

We also discuss untapped land development opportunities in renewable energy projects and reveal how simple improvements like brush clearing can make properties more marketable (and profitable).

Whether you are new to land investment or looking to scale your operations, this episode is for you. Ready to step up your game and maximize returns?

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Shift towards larger, high-value land deals (01:28)

Challenges with small versus larger land deals (02:01)

Introduction to minor subdivisions for added value (05:16)

Benefits of smaller parcels in larger subdivisions (10:18)

Zoning changes as a profitable strategy (14:22)

Navigating renewable energy land projects (19:45)

Build-to-rent communities (22:22)

Simple improvements to increase land value (26:50)

Assembling multiple parcels for commercial use (31:54)

Tips on thinking bigger in land investment (36:01)

Q&A from the Land Conquest Community (37:14)

Additional Resources:

✨ Want us to fund your deal? - https://partnerwithpete.com/

✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com

✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete

✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife

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Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.

Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

In today’s episode, I welcome Brooke Bergmann, an emerging land investor who combines her full-time career as a clinical pharmacist with her passion for land investing.

Brooke walks us through her motivation for starting her investment journey during the COVID-19 lockdown and how she incorporated her family’s diverse skill sets to streamline their business.

We also discuss Brooke’s profitable multi-lot land deal through the “Partner with Pete” program, which offers investors a rare chance to participate in high-stakes deals with a 50/50 profit split.

Brooke shares her strategic insights on direct mail lead generation, overcoming early challenges, and her future goals for scaling her business.

If you’re looking to gain an edge in land investment, tune in to learn from Brooke's practical insights on the Partner with Pete Program.

Key Takeaways

Introduction of Brooke and her land investment journey (00:00)

Brooke shares her background and family’s roles in the business (00:56)

The decision to enter the land business during COVID-19 (03:54)

Role of formal training programs in real estate success (05:20)

Brooke's lead generation strategy using direct mail (08:41)

“Partner with Pete” program success story (11:08)

Working with the Partner with Pete team (18:55)

Future goals to scale and grow the land investment business (23:15)

Additional Resources:

✨ Want us to fund your deal? - https://partnerwithpete.com/

✨ Get all of our recommended tools and services at https://resources.landconquest.com

✨ Follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithpete

✨ Follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife

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Turning Profit is a podcast for people who love real estate, brought to you by Pete and Heather Reese.

Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!