Land Deals Made Simple With Benjamin Korn

In this episode of the AZREIA Show, hosts Marcus Maloney and Mike Del Prete welcome special guest Benjamin Korn, a land acquisition expert, to discuss the ins and outs of land investment. Ben shares his journey from being a first responder to becoming a financial advisor and eventually transitioning into real estate, focusing on land acquisitions. He dives deep into the specifics of finding, evaluating, and purchasing land, particularly through foreclosure sales, and offers valuable insights for both novice and experienced investors.  Tune in to learn about Ben's strategies, success stories, and the importance of due diligence in land investments. Key Takeaways: 01:39 Introducing the Guest: Benjamin Korn, the Landman 02:08 Ben Korn's Journey from First Responder to Financial Advisor 05:46 Discovering Real Estate and the Path to Financial Literacy 07:18 First Steps into Real Estate: Attending AZREIA Meetings 09:36 Finding the First Deal: Foreclosure Sales and Due Diligence 19:18 Determining Land Price Comps 20:00 Challenges in Selling Foreclosed Land 22:27 The Importance of Controlling the Deal 23:41 Evaluating Land Deals and Due Diligence 25:01 Opportunities in Tax Foreclosures 27:25 Fundamentals of Land Evaluation 32:02 Using Technology for Land Deals 33:14 Ultimate Goals in Land Development 36:40 Advice for New Land Investors   ------     The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association provides its members the education, market information, support, and networking opportunities that will further the member's ability to successfully invest in #realestate  Join AZREIA here: https://azreia.org/join Is a Career in Real Estate Right For You? Take AZREIA's Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment at 👉 https://azreia.org/entrepreneurial-self-assessment/ Azreia Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment Who is it for? ☑️ Anyone who wants to know if Real Estate Investing is right for them BEFORE spending time or money on education and training. ☑️ Everyone new to Real Estate Investing Our Entrepreneurial Self Assessment is designed for you to understand if Real Estate Investing is right for you and if so, if you are best suited for active or passive investing. Our membership is a community consisting of independent real estate investors who invest in: 🏡 SINGLE FAMILY 🏙 SMALL MULTI-FAMILY 🏡WHOLESALERS ✍️ NOTES Educational opportunities are plentiful and delivered through AZREIA's education program and in collaboration with outside education providers. 🎓AZREIA's Core Education Classes are specifically designed for new investors to develop their critical skills quickly and effectively.  🎓Our strategy classes are provided through AZREIA and others and deliver advanced knowledge. ----- Discover: https://ebooks.azreia.org/library https://ebooks.azreia.org/ideal https://ebooks.azreia.org/fix_and_flipping https://ebooks.azreia.org/note_investing https://ebooks.azreia.org/landlording https://ebooks.azreia.org/wholesaling_real_estate https://ebooks.azreia.org/property_scouting https://ebooks.azreia.org/house_hacking