Do you take forever to make a decision? Do you run your ideas by lots of people to get their input before you run with an idea? Have you ever said you want to add something to your business and months later you still haven’t made a move? Well… We’re here today to tell you … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

We’re officially 500 episodes deep today! That means we’ve been at it for awhile now and with longevity comes experience and with experience comes knowledge. This is a monumental moment for us so make sure you join as we discuss some of the moments we’ve had and lessons learned along the way.Oleh Casual Fridays REI

We’ve got a great show today but before we get into that we’ve got some really exciting news to share. Our next Live Event is HERE and we’re going to Mexico!!!! This is gonna be a great time so make sure you check it out and meet us down there. As for the show, one … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

We’re so excited to have the legend, Eddie Speed in the house today! Eddie is the founder of Note School, NoteExpo and arguably one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. He’s been apart of Billions of Note transactions and he’s hear today to talk to us a little bit about why this is … Read More Read More…

In a business that already has risk involved why would you want to add more risk? It’s a question driven by something one of our host saw and thought related well to our niche. You’ll have to join us today to get the full story but it’s a solid reminder of what we’ve preached many … Read More Read More…

We’ve got a real special Interview today with a friend and fellow Land Investor Sammy Torres who is on a mission to help young athletes in underprivileged regions get a chance they might not ever get. Through his efforts at BaseballFace Cares along with other private donors, team organizations, parents and athletes, they’re giving kids … Read More …

Do we have an old fashion debate today?? Do we think we have an actual skill set or are we just shopping opportunities? Is it a little bit of both? It’s been a while since we had opposing view points here. So, listen in and let us know what you think.Oleh Casual Fridays REI

There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you start a new adventure. You get this glow about you and you’re filled with excitement and you’ve got the drive to go all in. We all remember those days when we got started in this niche and a recent encounter made us really think about it … Read More Read More…

When the markets hot and things are flying off the shelf it’s easy to get spoiled and forget about some of the actual holding cost associated with this business. We just happen to be in a slower market than what we’ve been used to and some of those cost are coming at us now. What … Read More Read More…

The vast majority of land deals will be bought and sold without the investor ever even seeing the property. It’s actually one of the better things about this niche. Sometimes though, a visit to the property can be super beneficial. We’ve done it both ways and we’ve got some good advice that you’ll have to … Read More Read More…

We’ve all dealt with them and we’ve probably all got some good stories out of it. Sometimes it can be a funny story, sometimes it can be a nightmare. It’s all part of the business though and if you haven’t run into it yet, you will. The best thing you can do is join us … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

You might have heard this from us, you might have heard it somewhere else but it’s definitely being said. It’s the idea that we’re in some turbulent times right now but we should start coming out of them in the year 2025. So how exactly do you do that? Well… You gotta listen to find … Read More Read More…

The Land Business is full of things that us, as investors, just get used to and act as if they’re common place. It’s unlike any form of Real Estate Investing that I’ve ever known for a number of reasons and today we’re gonna have some fun and dive into some of those things and how … Read More Read More…

Are you constantly going with gas pedal to the floor? So focused on growing your business, running your business and thinking of the future? Do you ever think about stopping or when stopping is even an option? You’re not alone. We’ve been there too. Maybe we’re still there or maybe we’ve realized how to slow … Read More Read More…

It’s not just a catchy title it’s an actual way of life for most entrepreneurs. Our businesses live and die by sales. Whether that’s selling land, using your skills to acquire land, selling other people, etc.. Sales is a way of life around here that can help you grow in way more than one way. … Read More Read More…

Did it finally happen? Did the nightmare we’ve always feared and talked about actually come true? What am I talking about? Why all the suspense? Well join us today as we come back from a short vacation with an interesting story that many of you may also fear.Oleh Casual Fridays REI

Speaking of this episode and getting nostalgic… If you ever listened to us at the begging of our journey you know we had some sound problems. So while this episode will be better, we recorded during a storm and the power flickered quite a bit towards the end. It’s all good though! It’s still a … Read More Read More…

How your business is doing and the life you currently live is all about perspective. Maybe you dreams of making millions but aren’t quite there yet. Does that really mean you’re not doing well if you’re making more than you ever made in your full time job? What if you used to work at a … Read More Read More…

The legal description… We’ve all seen them and maybe even tried to read them but maybe it’s not always clear. They are super important though and can be really helpful if you know what you’re looking at. Do you pay much attention to them though? Join us as we talk about our experience with them.Oleh Casual Fridays REI

The grand ole retirement party.. Once looked upon as a symbol of a long career and send off into a world of relaxation is now maybe not what it used to be. As entrepreneurs does it even exist? Do we ever even get to retire? Do we even want too? Just us today as we … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

If you’ve been an entrepreneur for any amount of time you’ve no doubt felt this feeling. That almost uncomfortableness that comes when you’re in a slow period of business. For Land Investors this can be when you’re in between mailers, waiting for mail to hit, waiting for closings, etc.. How you handle this time in … Read More Read More…

When things aren’t going your way it’s really easy to look for external excuses as to why you’re not seeing the success you want. We actually here some of these things all the time. Things like, there’s to many investors now, mail doesn’t work, etc.. We believe these are exactly what they sound like, excuses. … Read More Read More…

In a world full of shiny objects it’s super easy to get distracted and to direct your company in a way it’s never gone before. That’s all well and good unless you lose sight of what’s been working all along. We’ve seen this many times before and today we’re here to tell you stop that. … Read More Read More…

One thing for certain when you run your own business is that each day will bring problems and obstacles that you’ve never dealt with before. You can either fold and give up on the business or you can just say it F it! I’ll figure it out. Those are you’re two options and you either … Read More Read More…

It’s almost a love hate relationship that us Investors have with Title Companies. They are definitely worth having and they make sure that we’re purchasing a property that’s clear of any problems. However, they’re often the cause of problems we didn’t even know we had. Sometimes this takes a good property and ruins the deal … Read More Read More…

Do you like Easements? Do you know what an easement is? Have you ever bought anything with easement access? Those are just a few items we’re going to talk about today regarding this interesting topic. The truth about this form of access is that not all of them are created equally. So what does that … Read More Read More…

It seems like an easy question to answer. You take your assets and you subtract your liabilities and poof! You’ve got your number. After a few conversations with people this week though it seems like there’s a bunch of often overlooked values. This is especially true if you’re an active land investor. Why do we … Read More Read More…

Sometimes you’ll come across a deal that goes extremely smooth and is bought and flipped before you can even blink. That’s not necessarily the norm though and having patience is of utmost importance if you want to make it long term in this business. This means you’re willing to look at deals and know you … Read More Read More…

Sometimes the difference between a good deal and a bad deal, a yes or a no, a good property and a bad property are what you’re willing to do as the investor. It’s really easy to get spoiled as a land investor because for so long all you had to do was send mail and … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

Do you have a savings account? Are you earning any interest on that savings account? Are you sitting cash heavy with no deals in sight? Do you have money that you know you need to invest but you’re sitting on it, waiting for something to come your way? If you do, you’re not alone. There’s … Read More Read More…

Seems like one of the big buzzwords in the land industry these days is “subdivide” and we totally get it as we’re constantly talking about it ourselves. Knowing how to subdivide is an amazing tool that can add to your business in ways that you might not even be able to imagine right now. What … Read More Read More…

A solid follow up campaign is by far one of the best strategies you can have in your land business today. We’re not just talking about calling people back when they respond to your letters or texts. We’re talking about the people that you already called who mentioned they weren’t quite ready to sell but … Read More Read More…

Being your own boss is a wild rollercoaster of emotion and it takes a special person to be able to handle all of the ups and downs and stay confident. The question we’re talking about today is if there’s certain things you can do to stay confident and lead your company the way you want … Read More Read More…

Todays episode is inspired by a recent social media post we made regarding the completion of a subdivide project. The post, if you haven’t seen it yet, ask a simple question about whether or not you thought the deal was a good one or not. Unlike many post on social media, we didn’t just want … Read More Read More…

There’s a ton of ways to grow in this business and using other peoples money is at the top of the list when it comes to scaling fast. Two of the options you have when you do this are partnering with others in a JV or getting a Hard Money loan. Each option has there … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

This is a question we’ve actually had come up multiple times this week and the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Like a lot of things, the answer takes a more in depth look at each individual person. Join us today as we dive into the answer and see if you have what it … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

The new year is upon us and many people are setting up there goals for the year. One of the most important parts of setting up those goals though is knowing where your business is going. Have you ever thought about that? What’s your end goal? What do you want out of your business? For … Read More Read More…

Happy New Year Everyone!! We hope all of you had a successful 2023 and go into the new year with even more success than you had the previous year. With that in mind, are you working or relaxing this week? What are your thoughts on that? Do you take the week between Christmas and New … Read More Read More…

It’s that time of year again where the holidays are top of everyone’s mind. There’s a ton of things going on in everyone’s life and business and it’s a great time to reflect on how your year went and what you plan on doing the next year. So join us today as we reflect on … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

If you haven’t seen the viral “girl math” trend going on right now then you might not get the joke but it’s definitely worth checking out for a good laugh. It had us thinking about all the other types of math that get skewed out there and thought we’d talk about it today. The moral … Read More Read More…

Entrepreneurship is one of the hardest things anyone can take on. Sure, it has massive benefits if you succeed but it also comes with a ton of work, pressure, decision making, etc.. It’s even harder when you’re brand new and you’re the one having to make every decision and do all of the work. You … Read More Read More…

It doesn’t matter what niche your in at some point you will encounter someone either selling or trying to buy the same thing that you are. For Land Investors this is common with our acquisitions because we’ll market to a certain area and so will other investors. The problem with this comes when someone offers … Read More Read More…

Happy Thanksgiving!! Were taking a few days to spend with our friends and family over the holiday but wanted to drop a special thank you to all of our listeners. You guys keep us coming back each and every week and we greatly appreciate it. Some may even said we asked for the cake and … Read More Read More…

The ability to control ones time is such an important gift we can give ourselves. Not only does it allow you to be free when / if you ever have something to do but it also lends you to the ability to say “no”. I’m sure there’s plenty of ways to do this but building … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

You ever heard the saying, “your network equals your net worth”? It means the people you surround yourself with can be directly corelated to your position in life. While we’ve always believed that to be the truth it was never more so than a lunch we had the same day we recorded the show. It … Read More Read More…

One of the reasons we opened an actual office instead of working from home was so that we had a place to come together, not just on our own but with anyone interested in Land Investing. Over the years several people have come by which normally leads to lunch just like it did yesterday with … Read More Read More…

We’ve been doing this a long time now and one thing we know for sure is that there’s a big ole smoke show out there. That on it’s own doesn’t really bother us. People have always wanted to puff their chest and act like they’re doing more than they really are. No big deal. It … Read More Read MoreOleh Casual Fridays REI

Just how hard is it to build a Million Dollar Land Investing business? That’s a question that we found ourselves thinking about before todays show and the answer isn’t exactly a direct one. There’s several factors that go into it but we think it’s probably a lot easier than you think. Join us today as … Read More Read More…

Inspired by a family vacation as a kid where Justin got to see the marvel that was the Binion’s Million Dollar wall we are talking about our wall at the Casual Fridays HQ. It’s in our hallway and and we walk past it everyday without really thinking about what it is or what we’ve done … Read More Read More…

As more and more marketing tools and tips come into the Land Investing niche it’s easy to forget about the one thing that has consistently driven quality leads through out the entirety of the business. That’s direct mail and it has been put through the ringer and come out the other side as the long … Read More Read More…