Casual Fridays REI

Last week, here in Texas, we were thrust into a situation that we weren’t quiet ready to handle as a state. The temperatures hit record lows, our power grids failed leaving thousands of people without electricity and to top it off the same number of peoples water pipes either froze or busted causing loss of … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-323-could-you-survive-off-grid/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

The weather here in Texas has been absolutely crazy this past week and with it came a whole list of problems that Texas wasn’t ready for. Widespread power outages that lasted for days, frozen and busted water pipes, undriveable roads, etc.. etc.. We were lucky enough to keep our homes running but a lot of … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-322-snowvid-21-replay-deb-from-rocket-print/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

One of the more common questions we receive from people who are just getting started is what separates those that succeed with our training and those that fizzle out. Our answer is always the same too, it’s not that you have to be overly smart or have some sort of technical skill. It’s that you … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-321-persistence-is-key/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’ve got one of those questions today that turned into a small debate. It’s the question of whether or not one deal can change your life? It brings up other questions too like, what does life changing mean to each person? Does it have to be a deal that makes seven figures or will a … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-320-can-one-deal-change-your-life/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’ll often get a question about what deal size people should be going after. Is it best to buy 5 acres? 40 acres? or maybe even 100 acre parcels and the answer isn’t quiet as simple as people would hope. There’s a ton of factors that go into, you could have a ton of money … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-319-spreading-risk-through-deal-size/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

There’s gonna come a time in your business when you’ll have to transition from the person that’s doing everything to the person that is steering the ship. There’s a lot of growth and forethought that a person has to go through to get to that point but the sooner you can start focusing on it … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-318-think-like-a-ceo/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

The life blood of any company is its ability to sell it’s products so that you have money to pay bills, reinvest, live, etc.. What happens when you don’t have any product though? Do you panic? Do you buy whatever you can get your hands on? Do you even care? Turns out the answer has … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-317-my-buy-board-is-empty/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

If you’ve ever spent any time looking around at the different ways you can invest in Real Estate you’ll know that each niche has its own set of risk. Land is no different and today we’re gonna go over the ones that stand out to us. As active investors we’ve been involved with all types … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-316-the-risk-of-land-investing/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Happy New Year!! 2021 is here and we’re ready to tackle it head on with new goals and projects that will surely make this a great year. This is always an exciting time because people are filled with hope and enthusiasm for things they want to accomplish and we’re no different. So on todays show … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-315-new-year-new-us/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! We’re so thankful to have such great support from our community and we hope everyone has a wonderful day. Going forward in 2021 we’ll be moving to a one show per week platform so we thought we’d use today to talk about where we think land investing is going in … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-314-the-state-of-land-investing-in-2021/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

One thing for certain in this world is that things will change and on the front line of these changes sit innovators who work to make things a little simpler. On todays show we have one of those people which is why we’re really excited to sit down with the CEO of Fabrica and talk … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-313-simple-online-land-transactions-with-fabrica/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

When you’re first getting started in a new niche it’s imperative that you have some sort of guide or blueprint that you can follow to help move you along in the right direction. Having this will shorten your learning curve and help minimize mistakes but that doesn’t mean you should shut your mind down to … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-312-one-size-does-not-fit-all/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Everyone’s gotta start somewhere and no matter where that is you’re gonna do some rookie things. You can have all the education in the world, you can have all the confidence in the world, you can even plan everything out but you’re still stepping in to unknown territory. Sometimes you’ll make dumb mistakes and sometimes … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-311-our-rookie-selves/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’ve got a killer interview today with the CEO of LandIntelligence.net, Gore Bolton. He’s here to tell us all about his company and the tools they utilize to bring more intelligence to the land acquisition process. It won’t matter if you’re brand new to the industry or your a seasoned vet looking for a way … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-310-gore-bolton-from-land-intelligence/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Seems fitting that as the year is ending so is Project 1! We worked hard all year through this crazy pandemic to prove to you that we actually do what we do and to top it off we shared in the profits with our members. It’s been a long year and a heck of a … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-309-project-1-recap/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It doesn’t happen often but every now and then you’ll find a Seller who has agreed to sell you their property only to ghost you when the closing day comes. They’ll go through everything we request, they’ll show excitement and then poof! They’re gone. So what do you do? Do you get mad and seek … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-308-what-to-do-when-the-seller-ghost-you/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

One of the most common questions we get from new investors doing a blind offer campaign is how much they should offer. It’s not a question that we can just give a blanket answer to though. There’s a lot of factors that go into this and today we’re gonna go over why. This is definitely … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-307-whats-the-correct-offer-amount/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Looking back on when we first started our Land Investing businesses and the goals we created for ourselves back then and comparing them to where we are now looks like we took a major detour somewhere. One of us wanted to make a little money on the side of their corporate gig and the other … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-306-how-our-goals-have-changed/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As we finish up our week off from the show we’re replaying our number one most downloaded show to date. This one takes the cake as the winner by far so we’re excited to go back and listen to it. Topics like this are important to learn about because the amount of leads you can … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-305-processing-your-inbound-leads-replay/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Coming in at the number two spot for our most downloaded shows is an episode we did that talks about whether or not it’s better to do a ton of small deals or a few larger ones. I’m a little surprised to see this one coming in with so many downloads so I may have … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-304-the-volume-game-a-losing-proposition-replay/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As we take this week off to enjoy some time with our families we’re replaying our top 3 most downloaded shows for you. This is pretty interesting to see because until now we’ve never looked back to see what those are. So, without further ado we’re starting this week with our third most downloaded show … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-303-land-selling-ninja-beth-pianori-replay/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

This isn’t just land specific, this is something that’s seen across all aspects of life and it can easily affect the money you make. We definitely see it in our niche though and sometimes it’s even brought on by us so it’s important to recognize when you’re scaring someone and how to deal with it. … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-302-people-fear-what-they-dont-know/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We are so excited to have two awesome guys on the show today that are sure to inspire the heck out of you! We’re lucky enough to sit down and chat with Daniel and Quinn as they travel the country meeting with friends, checking out new places, investing in Land and building memories. You’ll find … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-301-traveling-investing-and-living-life-with-daniel-and-quinn/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

In the Land Investing training niche there’s a ton of focus on how we buy land below market. In fact, it’s probably one of the most common questions we get and the truth is that buying it is only half the battle. What I mean by that is that once you buy it to actually … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-300-my-lead-sources-have-dried-up/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

The most crucial step in buying a good piece of land is the due diligence process and in typical fashion, when we learn something new or come across some things we found interesting we want to share it with you. So, that’s what we’re doing today! If you’ve been through our training you know we … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-299-interesting-due-diligence-checks/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As we wrap up 2020 it’s a good time to look back and review how you did this last year not just in terms of business but also life. With everything that was thrust upon us this year it could’ve been easy to let all your goals slip away because nothing was made easy for … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-298-2020-expectations-hows-it-gone/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

With the majority of states either legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana in some way, the demand for land to grow has become part of the new gold rush. We’ve seen it in our own businesses where bright eyed and hopeful growers are flocking to purchase land in states that meet the standards for farming. They’re eager … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-297-the-green-rush/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As a Land Investor there’s a certain pattern or rhythm in the process of what we do. It’s repeatable, it’s scalable, it’s predictable and it all must be done. The deal flow is essentially the same no matter where you go. You pick a county, you price a county, you send blind offers, you deal … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-296-another-step-in-the-process/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

I know you’ve heard about doing affirmations before right?. Basically it’s the idea that you can tell yourself something and hopefully make it true. For example, you can start each day by telling yourself positive things in the hopes that you’ll feel better about your day and if you do this enough times for enough … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-295-do-affirmations-work/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

One of the most important things a land investor can have is a good list of property owners that we can market to. We don’t just want people that are behind on their taxes either, we want a current list of all owners in our designated county so that we can send blind offers to … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-294-getting-a-list-from-the-county/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

One of the numerous great things about the Land Investing niche is that there are limitless ways you can run your business. You can flip tiny lots in the middle of the desert and you can flip hundreds of wooded acres prime for hunting. A question that we’ve often thought about though is the value … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-293-trading-assets-vs-trading-paper/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’re back at it with our friends over at Prycd.com today! This time we’ve got the magician behind the scene, Mr. Ryan Doucet on the show with us. He’s here talk about what’s been going on with the company, all the improvements they’ve made, why they’re the number one place for data and comps plus … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-292-ryan-doucet-the-magician-at-prycd-com/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It doesn’t matter what the subject is, there is always multiple people that offer their advice on how to do something. The Real Estate Investing niche is without a doubt one those niches and it seems like everyone has their own way of doing it. Because of this it’s really easy to get overwhelmed with … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-291-drowning-in-knowledge/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’re gonna let you in on a little secret today. It’s a secret that may seem obvious to some of you but to others this is gonna be new information. The secret is that everything you do in life and business is going to be hard. I don’t care who you are or where you’re … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-290-pick-your-hard/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

A really common question we get from people looking into our training is if we think what they’ve done in their careers transfers into success as a real estate investor. That’s a hard question to answer but if you’ve ever had a job in your life chances are you’ve developed a few skills that you … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-289-transferring-your-business-skills/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Every single day we’re given the opportunity to change whatever situation we’re in if we don’t like the one we’re currently dealt. For many of our listeners that means changing their financial status by building a business through the buying and selling of rural land. Doing this means getting out there and doing the work … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-288-you-dont-fail-until-you-quit/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Coming up with new ideas and testing them in your business is something that every successful entrepreneur should be doing. We live in an ever changing world, what works today may not work tomorrow. So getting creative is imperative to your ability to stay in business for the long term. Sometimes new ideas are hard … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-287-sparking-new-ideas/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As land investors, we make our careers from buying off market land using a blind offer campaign throughout counties all across the country. When putting these blind offers together, we look at comps for the county we have selected as our target for acquisitions and then send everyone a offer based on the value we … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-286-market-value-vs-property-value/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It’s not uncommon that someone ask us if they should get their Real Estate License when getting started in the Land Investing industry and recently it was brought up in a group that we follow so we thought we’d answer that question on air for y’all today. It’s a debate that never seems to end … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-285-does-being-a-realtor-help/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

You may have heard this saying before and what it means is that the person who controls the gold, controls everything. Sometimes that literally means the person controlling actual gold but in our case we’re talking about the skill set that you develop as a business owner. We believe that investing in rural land through … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-284-he-who-controls-the-gold/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

When you’re starting a new business and you’re hungry for money and growth it’s not uncommon to look at everything that comes your way. For example, you may want to focus on deals that make $20,000 profit but a deal comes along that will make $2,000 so you take it because, after all, it is … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-283-taking-on-everything/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Today’s show is inspired by a very unique dining experience one of our host had last week. The concept of the restaurant was simple enough, you get a top notch dining experience and at the end you’re asked to pay what you thought the meal was worth. For some that might be one dollar and … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-282-pay-what-you-think/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

If you’ve taken our training or listen to our podcast long enough you’ve no doubt heard us talk about the importance of having access to your property. There’s a couple different types of this though and we feel that it’s important for us to break it down for you. That’s what todays show is all … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-281-tranny-pan-hill/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’re really excited to have Russ Morgan and Joey Mure from Wealth Without Wall Street on the show today. These guys work really hard to be the hub for financial insights and education for individuals, business owners and investors nationwide. They believe that taking control over your finances will lead to greater prosperity and a … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-280-wealth-without-wall-street/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

A major part of what we do as Land Investors involves buying and selling land remotely from our homes and for the most part that’s exactly what we do. Every now and again though we’ll hop in the truck and head out on an adventure and go visit some parcels that we’re thinking about buying. … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-279-16-hours-of-windshield-time/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As we personally continue to grow our businesses we’re taking on larger and larger projects and while the strong majority of our deals are still land related, we’re stepping out and going after projects that we’ve always dreamed of doing. One of the projects is a commercial development deal and as it’s being worked through … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-278-why-its-hard-for-the-small-guy/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

A really common theme in the Real Estate Investing niche is that you can buy properties for zero money down. I know you’ve heard some sort of variation of that saying and it sounds so easy right? Can it actually be done though? If it can, is it easy? What about scaling your business.. Can … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-277-does-it-actually-take-money-to-make-money/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It doesn’t matter who we are or where we’re at in life, we all experience some sort of fear. That could be something like the fear of starting a new business, the fear of growing that business or it could be the fear of going broke. The fact is that everyone you meet has something … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-276-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Every asset class whether it’s Real Estate or not will, at some point, talk about the Return on Investment that it generates. For example, it’s not uncommon for an apartment investors to boast about paying a 8-12% return to their clients and when it comes to house flippers you’ll typically see them shooting for roughly … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-275-whats-a-good-roi/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Almost every time we speak to someone new about getting into the niche of Land Investing we’re asked what it takes to succeed. That’s an interesting question and one we haven’t ever sat down on the podcast and talked about. So, today we’re going to do just that. It’s a special show because we normally … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-274-what-it-takes-to-be-successful/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>