In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, Neil Clements lays out the 2026 land investor’s playbook. We’re breaking down 4 critical pillars for success in the new market environment: lead generation, diversified funding, effective dispositions, and smarter systems.

You'll learn why traditional shotgun marketing is losing effectiveness, what “sniping” means for lead targeting, how to build a better capital stack, and why sales and people skills matter more than ever. Neil also shares the overlooked reason many land investors fail to scale and how to break through that wall.

If you're serious about land investing in 2026 and want to build a system that funds your dream life, this is the roadmap.

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33: I want to share how I’ve been scaling my land investing business by doing less work and making more money. Most land investors think growth means more marketing, more leads, and more deals—but that’s only one side of the equation.

In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I break down why land investing is a marketing-based business, how Progressive Overload works, and why increasing your price point can be a faster path to freedom than chasing volume.

I’ll explain the difference between running a high-volume land flipping operation versus a small, nimble team focused on bigger, more impactful land deals—especially through land subdivision and higher-priced markets.

If you’re a land investor who wants to increase your dollar per hour, reduce staff headaches, and scale smarter, this episode is for you.

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Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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32: In this episode, Neil Clements breaks down five proven ways to fund land investing deals using other people’s money.

If you’re a newer land investor who’s finding good deals but running out of cash, this episode will show you real-world funding strategies I’ve personally used—from funders and private money lenders to bank loans, lines of credit, and creative seller financing.

We talk about how to flip land, fund subdivides, and scale your real estate strategy without putting your own money at risk. These are practical land buying tips you can use right now to keep your business moving forward.

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Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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In this episode, Neil breaks down the top 5 reasons your land subdivisions aren't working.

Whether you're new to minor or exempt subdivisions or you're running into problems, this episode covers the key killers that can derail your entire deal: road frontage issues, utilities, demand, floodplain problems, deed restrictions, and more.

These insights are based on real projects and coaching experiences in Texas and across the U.S. Don't go into your next land split blind. Here's what to watch out for.

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Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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30: In this episode, I break down the first 3 hires every real estate investor should make to grow a scalable business. I’ll show you how I’ve built a multi-seven-figure operation by bringing in a transaction coordinator, an executive assistant, and then a salesperson, not the other way around.

You’ll learn how each role works, how to pay them, and why these hires buy your time back and create real freedom. If you're stuck doing $10/hour tasks or drowning in chaos, this episode is for you.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for land investors—organize leads, track deals, and close faster

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🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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29: In this episode, I’m breaking down my journey from being a real estate agent earning $125K a year to building a 7-figure land investing business with a small team. I walk through the painful lessons I learned early on, the pivotal flip that changed my mindset, and how I scaled up without taking on a ton of extra work.

You'll hear how I discovered the power of owning land, started flipping mobile homes, formed a smart partnership, and eventually became a land developer, doing deals worth $ 500,000 to over $1 million. I also talk about moving up the value chain and why land investing was the real game-changer for me.

If you’re stuck trading time for money or looking for real estate strategies with bigger margins, this is for you.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for land investors—organize leads, track deals, and close faster

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🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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28: This might be the toughest real estate market we've ever seen. In this episode, Neil Clemens shares insights on what it takes to survive—and thrive—while others are dropping out.

He breaks down some startling statistics: 90% of wholesalers have disappeared, and over 40% of land investors have exited. But there’s good news too. If you're still in the game, the opportunities ahead could be life-changing.

We talk about why land investing still works, how to adapt in a buyer’s market, and why staying flexible is key. If you're wondering whether to double down or get out, this episode will help you decide.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for land investors—organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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27: Are we already in a recession? In this video, I break down the clearest signs that show we’re likely in or heading straight into one.

We’ll discuss four powerful economic indicators: the Fed’s rate cuts, auto loan delinquencies, the inverted yield curve, and the number of U.S. states that are technically in recession right now.

I’ll also unpack how real estate reacts to economic downturns, how market cycles differ by location, and why the hottest housing markets have shifted from the South to the Northeast.

This isn’t financial advice, but it’s a breakdown of what I’m watching as an investor.

Want the deeper dive? Seth and I recorded a full-length podcast on this topic on the REtipster Podcast. That episode drops mid-October. Stay tuned.

📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM
Built for land investors—organize leads, track deals, and close faster

🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs
Get the Data You Need to Find Deals & Make Smarter Land Buys

🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!
Stay updated with top real estate investing insights and strategies

🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)
Solve the 5 mistakes that keep investors stuck

⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)
Avoid the 21 most deadly land-buying blunders

👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing
Learn how to start and supercharge your land investing business

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