Land Investing, The Dirt Road to Wealth with Trevor Probandt: Recent Episodes
Trevor Probandt
This is a podcast about the last frontier of real estate investing, we go through all of it, for FREE!!! No courses, No Seminars, No BS!!! We talk cheap properties, expensive properties, subdividing, working with realtors, working with investors, and I'll answer any questions you may have about this niche. We also interview REAL land investors from across the country who are actually doing deals in the market today.
Today we talk about how I buy most of my properties, most of them are overpriced properties that have been on the market for quite a while.
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Today we talk about not comparing yourself to the numbers you are seeing and hearing online, because most of them are fluffed and puffed up BS. You are doing much better than you realize.
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Today we had a call with our Skool community, we talk real estate sales license, hard money lending, subdivides, utility right of ways, etc. If you like this kind of info, get hold of us here https://www.skool.com/the-dirt-road-to-wealth.
Today we talk about water, where to find it, how much it can cost and some thoughts and ideas on types of water.
Today we talk about a very tough day in my life and how the weak mindset can eat you alive when you are starting or running a business. Remember, nobody can do it for you, but then nobody can take it from you either!!! Have some freaking grit in this life.
Today we talk about how the cost of capital can put you out of business and the actual costs associated with different asset classes and costs associated with each.
Today I get deep into the "why" of me starting my own Dirt Road to Wealth community on Skool. It's going to be a fun process and I am excited to meet so many of y'all in the coming days, weeks and years. Remember, I am a land lifer, and not a land lifestyle investor. See you soon!
If you would like to learn more, join me at https://www.skool.com/the-dirt-road-to-wealth.
Today was a podcast that was long overdue, and it was well worth the time. Brent Bowers of the Land Sharks, comes on and we talk the military, mailing, branding, brews and battle star Galactica!
If you would like to learn more, join me at https://www.skool.com/the-dirt-road-to-wealth.
Check Brent out at thelandsharks.com
Today is a solo episode and I get real open and honest with what I need to do as an investor and business owner to become even better. It will be hard, it will be ugly, it will be worth it!!!
Hey guys, today we talk with one of my partners with Pasture Holdings, Josh Beesinger. Josh is a self made man who has done a ton of house flips, land flips, subdivides, etc. We talk about his hard money lending services and how to get TOP DOLLAR for your land notes.
Today Justin and I get real about the pros and cons of keeping your day job and investing in land and making the jump into land full time! Many people are better off keeping their day job and building their business and net worth on the side.
If you would like to learn more, join me at https://www.skool.com/the-dirt-road-to-wealth.
Today we talk to Jordan Harmon, a land cold calling leader and business owner, and someone with whom I work with on a consistent basis. Check him out at LandReach.co you won't be disappointed.
This is a follow up on an older podcast, Realtors the Key to Your Business, and we do a deep dive in how to build long term relationships in this business.
Today we talk about why your "big deals" keep falling flat on their faces and how you aren't going to assign multimillion dollar deals...especially in this market.
Today we talk to Masterclass Two member Terence Stokes about his land business, what it means to be a part of the Subdivide Masterclass! We discuss how he will bring in an extra $700,000 in profit on a deal he had already bought before becoming a masterclass member. It's more about family and relationships than dollars and cents.
If you would like to apply, please reach out to me 940-736-8797 or hit the link here https://casualfridaysrei.com/masterclass/.
Today we talk subdivides and a banking hack that I had heard of....but never pushed for, and now I'm going to start pushing for it. Spencer is a wealth of knowledge and helps us understand new ways to do deals.
Today was a great conversation with Logan Swanson, land investor and funding partner for folks everywhere. We got deep into the weeds on what it takes to go full-time into land and how the shiny object syndrome can wreck you and your business. I hope you enjoy!!!
Today we talk about needing 500 hours to becoming a full-time investor. The tips and tricks to finding those hours to make your dreams into a reality.
We talk about your network, the key KPIs in this business and the relationships that will feed you and your family for a lifetime. If you would like to talk about the opportunity, call or text me 940-736-8797 or email me Trevor@gowestlands.com.
Today I invite all of you to reach out to be on the podcast! I want to change the narrative of what podcasts are and how we can help each other grow in this niche. If you are interested, reach out at Trevor@gowestlands.com or text me 940-736-8797.
Happy Labor Day, today we have a quick discussion about why we decided to start Pasture Holdings and how to invest with us and/or partner with us on deals.
Feel free to reach out at Trevor@pastureholdings.com.
Today I talk out of both sides of my mouth, as a coach and a student, and we talk about the differences between the two.
Today we talk about how to make more on your notes and how I can buy them at the closing table!!!
Today we have an awesome conversation with Stephen Elder, land and oil man extraordinaire!!! We talk about land and how it has similarities with oil and gas with land investing. Enjoy the conversation and reach out to Stephen if you want to talk shop or if you have a deal in the College Station area!!!
Today we talk about the difference between using land as a means to an end, and the importance of having land be the reason you get up in the morning. Short term results are often too close to call, but the long term results are massive!!!
Hey guys, I desperately need your owner financed properties and hard to sell for cash properties. Let me and the crew at Pasture Holdings get you recapitalized and ready to buy again. This means I need any notes you have worth more than $20k and larger properties that need an owner financed option to move. Send me what you have, Trevor@pastureholdings.com or text me, 940-736-8797.
Today we get to finally share the good news, Pasture Holdings LLC is ready to roll!!! We talk about the why, how and what when it comes to investing in land and why you would want to be on our team as an investor. Enjoy the conversation and please share with others in your network, it's time we give folks the opportunity to invest in things besides Wall Street.
Feel free to reach out at Trevor@PastureHoldings.com!
Today we talk about rinsing and repeating your capital stack, be that your own funds or others.
Here is Part Two of Two with Matt, my apologies for the technical difficulties guys, I'm a land investor first, podcaster second!
Today we talk to land master Matt Werner, a hard working lawyer turned land investor. We had a bit of a technical difficulty, so we turned this into two podcasts. Enjoy and be amazed by Matt's work ethic!!!
Today we talk about the most important thing in land investing….it’s not what you are thinking.
Today we talk about new markets and building business with “champions” in each of your markets.
Today we talk about my struggles in the mountains this weekend, and how it’s a beautiful metaphor for life!
Today I want to tell you about the best damn land investing event ever created. It is the Casual Fridays REI Live Event. It is on September 9th and you need to be there. Come meet me and learn from folks who are way smarter than me. Go to CasualFridaysREI.com and click on Live Event. Seriously, it’s the only event I go to every year, because it’s worth it!!!
Today we talk to the famous world traveler and Subdivide Masterclass OG, Jeremy Luebke, about how to make a land business work while living across the earth and 12 hour time difference. I hope you enjoy it! Please check out PropertyAccess.io if you want access scrubbing for your business.
Today we talk about how to increase the velocity of your note game and smaller properties. This works for bigger properties as well, but there is more to it.
Today was a fun one, we got deep into the weeds of mindset and text message campaigns with Ajay. For a young man he knows a lot about processes and a lot about going after your goals. I hope you enjoy this one!!!
Today I am talking about working with folks one on one, for the first time ever. This is not the subdivide Masterclass, but a direct mentoring program. I have had many folks ask about it, and now I’m going to do it. I may take a couple folks or none, but be ready to get to work. If you are interested, call/text 940-736-8797 or email me Trevor@gowestlands.com
Today we get into the weeds with Clint Turner and talk real business successes, failures, problems and solutions. Reach out to this man if you want to learn how to build teams and turn a small business into a BIG business in a hurry.
Well, maybe not all your funding problems, but we are close to being able to show investors and land entrepreneurs a whole new way to invest. This is just a teaser of things to come.
Today I talk about the dark side of subdividing and who and how it hurts others in the market.
This is for the people who can't seem to pull the trigger on this land thing, listen to this multiple times and go make a pile of money and send me a message when you hit it big!!!
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Today we recap an old episode in a new way, and why I like land notes much better than rent houses. You can be 12-15 notes away from retirement from your 9-5.
Today we talk about rules for buying and expectations for your business in a falling market.
Today is the start of a new series with my two boys who have decided they want to get into land investing. This should be fun!!!
Today we talk about the wave of land investing “coaches” and how to pick the pros from the joes. Enjoy!!!
I have been speaking with a lot of folks about their businesses and how to overcome hard times. I hope this episode helps!
Today we get to talk to Angela and Terence Stokes, an awesome land investing couple out of Virginia! We do an hour long deep dive discussing mailers, Masterclass, owner financing, text messaging, etc.
If you have any deals or questions, get hold of them at https://gcslandinvestments.com/
Today we talk about the longer term plans for your business and why I suck at many parts of it. But I’m getting better.
Today we talk about the importance of marketing you and your brand, not only for leads, but also for investors.
Today we talk about my recent trail race and lessons learned and where I keep seeing people fail in their land businesses.
Today we do a longer podcast with Jason Casco, and we fall into a couple rabbit holes, but not terrible. Hope you enjoy the REAL and RAW information we share from real world land investors.
To talk land or infinite banking, hit Jason up at JasonCasco.com
If you have wanted to get into the forced appreciation game and want to do it with no bank guarantees or hold ups, NOW is the opportunity! Reach out to me 940-736-8797 or email me, Trevor@gowestlands.com.
Today we talk about the business mentality you need to be truly successful in the future.
Today we talk to Larry Jarnigo, a Nashville based real estate investor and member of the Subdivide Masterclass. We talk about how Larry went from a great job with Johnson and Johnson to a full-time land investor. Enjoy!!!
Today we talk about making twice the money with half of the effort, by simply focusing.
Today we talk to Max Edson, Air Force veteran, land investing stud, masterclass member and partner of Prycd.com. This one could have gone on for three hours, we will have Max on again soon.
Today we talk to Derek Fontenot, a successful land investor, family man, hunter and fitness enthusiast. We talk backgrounds, hunting, when to quit a great job, the good, bad and ugly of the masterclass and much more! Derek's early and consistent success comes from the ability to take action and not get in his own way. Enjoy!!!
Today we talk about the most important things you can do with your day to day business.
Just a short and public thank you to everyone that attended our second Masterclass event this weekend. More podcasts to come from it.
We talk about how a real estate agent can get paid in land and how I want to help you make six figures in 2023!!!
2023 is going to be the year of collaboration, if you have a real estate license please get in touch, we have big things coming for 2023.
Today we talk about becoming the land investor who you want to be, and not what everyone else thinks you should be.
Today is a quick on the road reminder that how you invest is as important as what you invest in. Be a good person!
Today is a short one, talking masterclass part 2 and what you can expect. Get on this people, we have a waiting list.
https://casualfridaysrei.com/masterclass/
Today we do a short one on being true to yourself and your business goals, helping to identify them and work towards maximizing them.
Today I want to inspire you to follow your own dirt road to wealth!!! Have a wonderful week.
Today we use real world examples of timelines in subdivides and invite you to talk to me about the subdivide Masterclass.
Today we talk about the commitment it takes to be excellent or elite in the land business, thanks to Coach Saban for the title.
Get your pivot on, time to push to gather information, and stick to your numbers based on the data you are collecting in your market. FOCUS on quality assets at the correct price range for that area.
Today we talk about how “high finance” doesn’t care about you and your financial future.
Quit exchanging your time for money, your last labor day celebration is this weekend! Get after it!!!
Today we do a long one, we get to talk to one of my buddies and full time land investor Braden Sanderson. He is a great guy who has worn many hats and is a wealth of knowledge in both the residential and land space. If you are interested in talking to Braden, call or text his cell at 575-308-3630.
Today we talk about your 180 day plan and how to trust "the float" when it comes to your marketing channels.
Today we talk about me possibly working with some of you folks to build your business and what I see as headwinds for particular land niches.
Today I talk about the thoughts I had on the Live event that Casual Fridays put on this past weekend! It was an epic time!!!
Today we talk about being the bank, being on the right side of time and interest is the key. It's a great tool to have in your toolbox.
Today we do things a bit different, I have on land specialist Justin Sliva of CasualFridaysREI.com and LandMule.com to discuss what it takes to become a success in the land business and breaking the mental barriers we grew up with. I hope you enjoy this awesome content!
Today we talk about who inspires you and cheers you on in your business, and about taking chances and being ok with the critics and the shouting from the cheap seats. Enjoy!
This is a fun one recorded at the ranch, we talk about the only reason we buy real estate and especially land.
Today we talk about lots of accepted offers, but being smart with our purchase and sales tactics.
Today we talk real numbers on mailers and the pros and cons of working with direct mail, cold calling and texting platforms.
Today we start our How To Series, with ideas on pricing the two most popular land types.
Today we discuss the live event, tickets found here, https://casualfridaysrei.com/liveevent/, and how the changing markets don't effect us as investors, we just have to change our "buy box."
Hey guys, tomorrow is the day!!! Get to CasualFridaysREI.com and signup for the live event on August 6th. Meet me and talk shop and watch an awesome game in a multibillion dollar facility. More importantly, network with folks who can help you grow your business, both tactically and financially. The importance of squad can't be over emphasized!
Also, if you want to schedule a day/time to be on the podcast, let me know. 940-736-8797.
Fed upped rates by 0.75 today, lots of layoffs at Redfin and Compass, Winter is here....let's play in the snow!!!
Today we talk about the real numbers behind mailers in this market, we also discuss the need to stress test your offers on more valuable land.
Today we talk about keeping the most important things, the fundamentals, don't let shiny objects and advanced tactics take away from your every day business activities.
Today I have a huge announcement! If you are a realtor, wanted to become one or want to get paid on your land investing leads, reach out to me! We are building an awesome tribe of folks, who will change the game for landowners across the country. It isn't anything fancy, just good people moving a lot of dirt.
Today we have my wife on for the first time, we talk our story a little bit and how to bring land investing up to your significant other! Enjoy!!!
Today we talk about how I have let myself down in my KPIs and how to get going again when you get stuck emotionally.
Today we talk about building your team for developing and subdividing, and how trusting them as valued members can explode your business.
Today we get real about real estate and what is happening in the market and banking side of the business.
Today we talk about the changes coming with inflation, interest rates and a stagnant commodities market.
Today we talk about the two metrics you HAVE to keep track of to build your land business!!!
Today we talk about what you are doing in your land business and how it shouldn't be affected by the paths of others.
Today we talk about the importance of water to your land investing and the subdivide deals.
Today we discuss what is happening in the real world of raw land subdivides, and what is coming for those of us who don't want to become experts in their field and/or crafts.
Put another ranch under contract today! And today we start the process of teaching you how we do it!!! Check out CasualFridaysREI.com
Today I get my crap together and explain how these smaller land deals/partnering will be structured, I love working with good people and can't wait to talk to you about your goals with land!!!
Today we talk about the big news we are bringing to the market with Casual Friday's REI. We are opening up a new mentorship that takes you and your business to a new level. I've been fired up about this for a long time now. It will change lives forever.
Follow up to the previous podcast. How to turn $250,000 into $10,000 a month in passive income via notes.
This is a bit of a primer episode and a sneak peak into a new project we have going on.
Today we talk about the two most important things to look for as a buyer of land, Access and Attributes.
Today we talk about something that many people are doing right now. There is a right way and a wrong way to do this stuff people, you have to focus on the steps to decided if it is a "deal" or not. You also have to have the right team together and know the steps needed.
Last night I was reminded of how short our time is on earth, you can't let your FEARS today dictate your goals for your life. Take action folks, it is the key to a life well lived.
Here is a short course all by itself, listen to this three, four or ten times and get after it. You aren't a land investor without the actual actions taken to become a land investor. I drop a little Easter egg in there too, have big plans coming soon for serious folks.
Today we talk about the two daily/weekly goals that I have to accomplish without a doubt to hit my big goals in 2022. It is going to be tough, and I'm going to feel so dang uncomfortable it's crazy, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. ALL land deals have issues, don't let that stop you. Push through and reap the rewards.
Hey guys, I am fired up today, pay no attention to the yawning. We have a residential/commercial development deal under contract, and we talk about how you can be a part of it in 2022. Even if you can't or don't want to invest in it. I will be updating this as we go along, with short podcasts as we jump through the many hoops needed.
Today we talk nothing but mindset, and how to protect our most important commodity, our energy. If you are a newbie, you need to especially pay attention.
10,000 downloads you crazy kids!!! You all are awesome!!!! Plus we discuss how I use my own 30% rule when underwriting land deals.
Today we talk about the only two things you should be doing in the land business, increasing deal flow and acquiring capital.
Today we talk about what to do when it gets hard, and how to find your competitive advantage! Go out there and find your hard.
Today we talk about a deal we have under contract that had been on the market for years, literally years!!!!
Today we do a quick overview of the process we take to understand land simple subdivides. They are a lot of work and quite a bit of art, but that is what makes it fun.
Today we get FIRED UP!!! About our goals, thoughts and plans. Don't be afraid to leave the cold and timid souls behind!
Today we have a short talk on working with real estate professionals, surveyors, title companies, etc. Have a great week folks.
Hey guys, I have several deals that I just got back from mailers. If you are interested in partnering on them, give me a shout!
Today is a real short podcast, we talk about the mental beating we take in the land business at times. Remember, the market doesn't care what you want, give them what they want. Big difference.
Today we talk about the Real Life side of Land Investing, Not what the guru's want you to hear! Is it tough? Yep. Is it worth it? Also Yep!
Yeah, you cherry picking folks, it will take 4 Hours to get the offers out the door and a few more to get the land sold. Either way, get to work!
Short one today, talking about the awesome one day live event put on two weeks ago by the Casual Fridays REI crew, and how elk hunting and land investing can have their similarities.
Today we get a quick one in and discuss why I suck at times, and how not to fall prey to the busyness of this business.
Today we follow up on our first in the series, after speaking with brokers we get our mail out!!! Again, you are a real estate marketer, not an investor. Anyone can have money, you are a deal finder, the most lucrative professional in the world.
Want to get started? Want to find off market deals in the best areas? Listen and get your ass in gear!
The techniques and tactics of land investing don't mean anything without the will to continue down the path of learning, growing, failing and learning again. Next week we will talk about more of the ins and outs of the actual business, for now...stay on the path!
A little rant about land investing and how it is being marketed, time to quit with the BS.
Today we talk about my plans to force myself and my business to grow into a level that I've only dreamed of. It will not be fun....but will it be worth it???
Had a really great meeting this morning, it brought to mind how your real estate team is key to having success in this business! No one does real estate alone.
How does Sir Richard Branson's dream of space travel translate to your land business??? We will talk about your dreams and how to keep your eye on YOUR north star.
You know what to do, why don't you do it! The question that we often have about this niche has nothing to do with the actual actions of the business. Stop using your brain, start using your feet. "Too Much Mind" in my best Chinese Olympic Weightlifting Coach Voice
Today we discuss offering WAY more on properties than the competition and still killing it! Offer up to 100% of market and make millions when you have a game plan and know the market.
Which one do you think puts more cash in your pocket every month??? The answer may surprise you!
The times they are a chang'n! Today we get personal and raw, we discuss what is coming for land investors on a macro level across this country.
Hey guys, sorry it has been a while, but we have been busy!!! Large ranch deals going down!!!!!!
Do you have to offer 30% on the dollar to make money? Some niches require it, others...not so much. We'll get to the nitty gritty on these deals in the coming weeks.
Hey guys, sorry it has been a minute. Going to start off by saying thanks for spending a little time with me. Just a review on the year and the plans for 2021 on here. Going to be a real time account of raising money, sending offers, getting yelled at, etc. Should be fun. Here is to the new year!!!
Today is a short one, but it is an important episode! We talk about how to maximize your seller leads, if you have a motivated seller you have a chance to make money. Especially in this market!!!
Bruce Lee used to say, "be like water" when it came to forms of martial arts. Today we talk about ways to maximize your marketing dollars and opportunities to make money on deals that you can't buy for 20-40% of market value. Maybe it will help you to think about ways to make money with motivated sellers.
Hey guys, here is a basic outline of how to find and subdivide properties to multiply your profits in land! This is not for building a giant subdivision full of houses with white picket fences, but it is a way to force appreciation to your land opportunities. Have fun!
Hey folks, today we talk about a problem for many new investors, and that is trying to get rich overnight and the feeling that you "deserve" all of the profits on your first couple of deals. Don't turn this business into a one hit wonder, but a long term relational enterprise that builds for years to come. #landinvesting #cashflow
Today we start to open your mind to a whole new world, a whole new way of thinking and get you to start thinking about which side of the coin you want to be on in your financial life! Enjoy! #Notes #Cashflow #PaperProfits
Hey folks, today we talk about the actual how to's of using realtors and brokers to build and expand your land investing business!!!! #landinvesting #realtor #cashflow
Hey guys, today we talk about it!!! Yes, It!!! The opportunity of a lifetime to fill a market void that is NOT being met by the banks, other investors or anyone else I know right now. Too big for the small guys and too small for the big guys. Fill the void, make money, do good!!!
Hey guys, in this episode we cover ways to find buyers for your land before you buy it!!! That is always, always, always the hardest part about this asset type. The buy side is a piece of cake compared to the sell side. Today we find out two ways around this speed bump, as they say "the obstacle is the way." Hope you enjoy it!
This is a bit of a rambling episode, I apologize beforehand on that! I talk about why you might be interested in the two main Dirt Roads to Wealth, you have the fast cash way and the slower cash flow way. If you are interested in how to find your buyer's of wholesale land first, and then simply fill orders this is a can't miss.
Welcome to the fold people, this is an intro podcast that tells you a bit about myself and the opportunity you will have in land investing. We will cover it all in the coming episodes. Hold on tight!!!