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Get Serious

Get Serious

Written by: Chris Duff
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Join Chris Duff, Managing Partner at Serious Land Capital, as he shares short, value-packed episodes about his team's journey building a world class real estate business focused on land in the US. Succeed or fail, ALL will be shared. Occasional interviews may be published. Have a land deal that needs funding? Visit https://seriousland.capital/ Want to price land more accurately and simpler than ever before? Visit https://landpricer.ai/Chris Duff Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Building the Bridge: How We're Scaling From $500K Deals to $1M+ Properties | Ep. 289
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode, Chris discusses the future outlook of partnership structures in real estate, focusing on capital deployment strategies, the importance of building relationships with quality operators, and the complexities of fund structures. He emphasizes the need for clear definitions in investment vehicles and the significance of matching capital with experienced operators to foster growth. The discussion also highlights the long-term vision of building reliable partnerships and the collaborative nature of the real estate industry.

    Need land deal funding? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seriousland.capital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Want to accurately price land better than ever before? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landpricer.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Need zero-cost land deal reviews? Join us on our FB group "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Daily Diligence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

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    13 mins
  • Banks Don't Do Their Own Underwriting: The Problem With Land Valuation Firms | Ep 288
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, Chris discusses the complexities and challenges of land appraisal, particularly in the context of third-party funding and the regulatory environment that banks operate under. He highlights the need for AI-driven underwriting processes to improve accuracy in property valuation and the significant role appraisal firms play in the real estate market. The discussion also touches on the implications of inaccurate appraisals on property transactions and the need for transformation within the appraisal system.


    Need land deal funding? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seriousland.capital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Want to accurately price land better than ever before? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landpricer.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Need zero-cost land deal reviews? Join us on our FB group "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Daily Diligence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

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    16 mins
  • How We Spot Overvalued Markets (Before Funding a Deal) | Ep. 287
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode of Get Serious, Chris discusses the current state of the real estate market, focusing on how to identify overvalued markets. He highlights the significant gap between buyers and sellers, noting that buyer activity is at its lowest since 2013, which indicates a challenging market for buyers. Chris emphasizes the importance of using data analytics tools like the Reventure app to assess market conditions and make informed investment decisions. He shares insights on the Austin real estate market, detailing its recent boom and subsequent crash, and explains how various data points can guide investment strategies in a fluctuating market.


    Need land deal funding? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seriousland.capital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Want to accurately price land better than ever before? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Landpricer.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Need zero-cost land deal reviews? Join us on our FB group "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Daily Diligence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

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    17 mins
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