The Real Deal w/ Neil Clements

40: In this powerful episode of The Real Deal with Neil Clements, firefighter and land investor John Newth opens up about one of the most honest journeys I’ve heard in our space.He crushed it in 2024, nearly $200K in profit from land deals, appeared on the REtipster channel, built momentum… then 2025 hit like a freight train. Market shifted hard; scaling attempt backfired; team let go; ~$100K spent with little to show.John shares the mental lows, the confidence hit, why he almost quit, what pulled him back (coaching + masterminds), and exactly what he and Travis King are doing now: fewer but bigger subdivides + targeted double closes via cold calling.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost momentum, or wondered if the land game “still works,” this raw conversation is for you. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

39: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I’m diving deep into the world of manufactured housing, specifically the pros and cons of flipping used mobile homes versus placing new manufactured homes on land.I’ve done a ton of used home flips and recently got into the new side, and I’m comparing the two based on financing, time, hassle, profit, and when to choose one over the other.If you’ve ever wondered which real estate strategy is better, more profitable, or less risky, 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🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

38: In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most profitable and overlooked land investing strategies out there: combining mobile homes with raw land.If you’ve ever struggled to sell land or wanted to double your profits, this episode is for you. Learn how to solve the utility gap, boost financing options, and make your land instantly more valuable with mobile home packages.I’ll walk through why this model works, what the bottlenecks are, and how you can scale it effectively, even become your own mobile home retailer if you want to go big.Let’s get into mobile home mania! 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

37: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, Neil Clements walks us through a powerful evolution in land investing, going vertical with manufactured homes.Neil breaks down the history of land flipping, seller financing, subdividing, and the new wave of creating land-home packages that are more profitable and solve real-world housing demand.This is one of the most actionable and forward-thinking strategies I've heard in a long time. If you're a land investor looking for ways to stay ahead, increase margins, and create real value, 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🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

36: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I break down what to do when your land marketing isn’t working and you're not closing any deals. This is something I see all the time: people spend money on marketing, get no results, and don’t know where to start fixing the problem.We walk through the five major areas where land investors get stuck, how to diagnose what’s broken in your sales funnel, and how to get that one win that can change everything. If you're trying to build a land investing business and feel stuck or discouraged, 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🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

35: In this episode, I’m breaking down the 2026 business strategies that are working right now in land investing. I talk about the $400,000 mistake I made, why creating demand is a losing game, how to do more with less, and the secret power of doing what lazy investors avoid.If you’re serious about building a real land business this year, this is a must-listen. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

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. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

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. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

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. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

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. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

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🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

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🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

I just got back from hosting our REtipster Inner Circle mastermind in Jackson, Wyoming, and let me tell you, this one was special.We had 13 elite land investors in the room, and what we uncovered during our hot seats and masterminds was eye-opening. I wanted to give you a sneak peek into some of the biggest takeaways: how the top land flippers handle tough markets, dispose of dead inventory, and pivot their strategies to keep thriving, even now.You'll hear insights on land flipping, land investing strategy, selling property in a buyer’s market, and building a business that runs without you. Whether you're just starting out or already doing six or seven figures, there’s something here for you. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

25: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, Neil Clements shares how he's built a multi-seven-figure land investing business with under $10K in lead costs—ever. He breaks down his top 3 free lead sources and explains how ANY land investor can tap into these underutilized, high-value strategies to grow fast without burning cash.We talk about leveraging wholesalers, realtors, and even the MLS to build a lead machine that works for you—for free. If you're new to land investing or want to scale without overspending, this episode is packed with actionable insights. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

24: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I’m diving into the biggest mindset shift that transformed my entire flipping career: why finding the deal is everything, and why money and knowledge aren’t your biggest problems.Most new investors believe they need capital or additional education before they can take action. That’s completely backwards. If you’re stuck in "learning mode" or worried about funding before you have a deal… this one’s for you.I'll also share what I learned from my first deal (including the mistakes), and why it ultimately set me up for long-term success. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

23: In this episode, I’m sharing the single most important mindset that changed everything for me in real estate—doing what others are unwilling to do.From making 300,000+ cold calls to flipping mobile homes on land (and making $50K+ per deal), I break down the tactics that have helped me stand out in a crowded market.Most land investors ignore mobile homes. Most house flippers ignore land. Most people avoid platting land. But if you're willing to push past those barriers, the upside is massive.I also talk about the evolution of a real estate investor, why we love knowledge-based opportunities, and how we’ve created a moat by leaning into the hard stuff.Want to dominate in land, mobile homes, or subdivides? Start by asking yourself: “What are others not willing to do?” 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

22: Hey everyone, Neil Clemens here! In this video, I walk through the real evolution of my real estate journey, from realtor to flipper, landlord, and land investor.This is for anyone who's struggling to figure out their next move in a changing market. I share how I adapted over time, what worked, what failed, and why flexibility is the key to long-term real estate success.You’ll hear how I went from earning $3,000 commissions to $40,000 profits on land deals, and how I built a multi-million-dollar portfolio without adhering to just one strategy.Whether you’re flipping houses, buying rentals, or exploring land investing, this episode is packed with takeaways to help you grow. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

21: In this episode, Neil Clements tells the full story behind his very first rental property. Neil bought this house when he was just 25 years old, right before one of the biggest bull runs in U.S. real estate history.He walks us through why he bought it, how he structured the deal, and what happened over the next 9 years, including a massive increase in property value, a cash-out refinance, tenant challenges, and rising expenses.Neil breaks down his favorite rental property strategy: buying a primary residence, living in it for a few years, and then turning it into a long-term rental. This method allowed him to build a rental portfolio using low down payments and better financing terms.If you're thinking about buying rental properties or wondering if it's still worth it in 2025, this episode is packed with insights, strategies, and lessons learned the hard way. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

20: In this episode, Neil Clements shares the three-word real estate strategy that every serious investor should live by: *Buy Discounted Assets.* It’s simple, powerful, and incredibly effective, especially in a volatile market like 2025.Neil breaks down how relying on appreciation or hoping for rising rents is nothing more than gambling. Instead, he explains how finding discounted assets, whether it's land, houses, or commercial properties, gives you instant equity, control, and multiple exit strategies.We dive into examples from Neil’s own investing journey, how he's built serious wealth by flipping land, reinvesting into rentals, and creating a self-sustaining system that builds long-term cash flow and net worth.If you're tired of real estate fluff and want an actual strategy that works, you need to hear this one. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

19: Land and house-flipping expert Neil Clements unpacks why quick flips can catapult you into every other real-estate strategy: land investing, rentals, even self-storage.Neil lays out how buying at 50-60% of market value can drop $30-50K (or more) in your lap in just a few months, and how mastering deal-finding builds the contractor, lender, and realtor network you’ll need for a scalable portfolio.Ready to turn one flip into lifelong cash flow? Hit play and let’s dive in! 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

18: In this episode, Neil Clements breaks down the wild twists of the 2025 real estate market. What we’re seeing now is unlike anything we’ve experienced in the past five years. Prices are sliding in once-booming markets, interest rates remain stubbornly high, and buyers are finally regaining power.This is what we’re calling “Buyer’s Revenge.”In this market update, Neil explains how low migration, high rates, and a buyer drought are transforming the housing landscape, especially for land investors, flippers, and developers. The hot Southern markets of the early 2020s have cooled dramatically, while places like New York and California are seeing a surprising rebound.Whether you're a land investor, a house flipper, or just watching the market, this episode covers what you must know to adapt your strategy. The smart players are doubling down, finding deeper deals, and preparing for the next big shift.#realestate2025 #landinvesting #realestatemarket #landinvestor #realtips #realestatestrategy #homeprices #realestateupdate #flippingland #landflipping #realestatecrash #interestRates #rentalproperty #landdevelopment #cashflowfromland #neilclements #realestateinvestor #marketupdate2025 #realestateportfolio 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

17: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, Neil breaks down the real cost of land investing depending on how you choose to fund your deals. He walks through land funders, partnerships, hard money lenders, private money, and banks, ranking each from most expensive to most profitable.If you’re a new land investor, you’ll learn which option gives you a great start with no risk (but a big cost). If you’re more advanced, he'll show you how to shift into banks and private lenders to dramatically cut your cost of capital, and keep more profit.You’ll also see a sample deal breakdown that shows how much each method costs over a 4-month holding period on a $250,000 property. The difference in profit? It might shock you!If you’ve been using expensive capital or you’re unsure how to fund your next deal, this episode is a must-listen! 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

16: In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil Clements, I’m diving deep into the world of bank funding for land investing. If you've ever wondered why big banks like Chase and Wells Fargo won’t fund your land deals, or how to find the right banks that will, this is for you!I share my strategy for cold-calling small community banks, what to look for in potential banking partners, and how I saved over $ 100,000 on a land purchase simply by negotiating smarter. You’ll also learn about regional banks, ag lenders, and the exact documents banks want to see before they fund your deals.If you’re a land investor, real estate flipper, or anyone trying to grow a real estate portfolio, these tips will help you navigate the tricky world of bank funding. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

15: In this episode, Neil Clements explores a question a lot of real estate investors ask: Should you get your real estate license?Neil earns over 90% of his income from real estate investing, not brokering, yet he still chooses to keep his license active. Why? In this deep dive, Neil walks us through the surprising ways a license gives him major advantages in his land investing business, especially in a non-disclosure state like Texas.He also talks about how being licensed gives him early insights into market trends (like the current land slowdown of 2025), allows him to monetize deals even when he can’t buy, and how he gets paid on both sides of a transaction. But it's not all sunshine—there are serious downsides too, and Neil shares those as well.If you're a land investor, real estate investor, or even thinking about getting into the game, this episode will help you decide whether getting licensed is worth it for you. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this final part of our land development series, Neil Clements discusses the most overlooked (but essential) part of any subdivision project: utilities and improvements.Neil breaks down how water, electricity, and sewage access can make or break your land deals, especially if you’re a land investor working on subdivisions in rural areas. We also cover the hidden costs of hydraulic studies, impact fees, and septic versus sewer options that every land flipper needs to understand.Beyond utilities, Neil shares how simple land improvements, like clearing access paths or removing waste, can dramatically increase property value and buyer interest.This episode is packed with practical land development tips and hard-earned lessons from someone who's done dozens of deals.If you're serious about land investing or building out your real estate portfolio, this is one video you don't want to miss! 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode of The Real Deal w/ Neil Clements, Neil walks you through the final pieces of subdividing land: approvals, pricing, buildability, and pitching edge‑lot premiums.He shares his mistakes on minor and exempt plats, from overlooking ETJs (extra‑territorial jurisdictions) to failing buildable‑lot checks, pre‑dev meetings, and the 30‑day review rule. He also explains his 3‑4 month due diligence timeline, which lots sell first, and why he chooses to “push paper” instead of building homes.If you want to subdivide smart—sell faster, avoid legal surprises, and maximize profit—with minimal work, 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🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode, Neil Clements dives into Part 2 of land subdivision basics—especially exempt and minor subdivisions. Neil breaks down how to quickly vet a property in just 5–10 minutes by checking:- Road frontage requirements (county rules range from 75′ to 400′)—if the frontage isn’t there, the deal is instantly dead.- Legal access and frontage along public streets.- Lot sizes & demand—spot local patterns via GIS and comparables.- Deed restrictions that may forbid subdivisions or limit structures.- Easements, floodplain, utility corridors & topography—and how these can reduce buildable acreage or require creative offers.Plus, he shares examples of demand patterns that made or broke a deal and how to adapt strategies based on local zoning. This is essential information if you’re a land investor, developer, or curious about land investing strategies. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

Neil Clements unpacks the most powerful value-add for land investors: the land subdivision.Whether you flip, hold, or develop, mastering subdivisions can double—or even triple—your profit without ever laying a foundation.In this episode, we cover:- Why carving up dirt beats a standard land flip.- The Texas 10-acre exemption that lets you skip approvals.- Key differences between exempt, minor, and major plats.- Cost, timelines, and hidden risks most investors miss.- How to spot a perfect subdivision deal before you buy. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I’m tackling one of the biggest challenges holding real estate investors back: overthinking. Too many aspiring land investors and real estate pros spend years learning but never take action. Sound familiar?I dive into the real reasons we get stuck—lack of leads, money, or vendors—but more often, it's not a knowledge gap, it's an action gap. I’ll show you why “done is better than perfect,” how perfectionism sabotages success, and why failing your way forward is the only path to massive results in land investing, land flipping, and beyond.You’ll also hear a powerful mindset shift that helped me build a much bigger business—and how you can apply it starting today. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode, Neil Clements breaks down a powerful—but—massively overlooked real estate strategy: flipping individual mobile homes on owned land. Not in parks. Not rentals. We’re talking about full ownership of land along with a mobile home.Neil shares how he's made over $40,000+ per deal by targeting these forgotten assets—often picking them up at land value or even for free. Why? Because no one else wants them.We dive deep into:- Why there's almost no competition for these deals- How financing (FHA, VA, USDA) is the ultimate profit hack- What to watch for to qualify for financing- Combining house flipping and land investing strategies- Why mobile homes on acreage open doors to massive profitsIf you’re a land investor or house flipper tired of the competition, you’ll love this niche. Learn how to profit where no one else is looking. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, I’m diving into my personal wealth-building strategy for 2025—a system built on three pillars: flipping land and houses, acquiring single-family rentals, and originating seller finance mortgages. I’ll walk you through how these strategies work together to generate fast cash, long-term wealth, and consistent passive income.Whether you're a land investor, real estate flipper, or looking for passive income strategies, this episode shows how to scale your real estate portfolio using proven tactics that work in today’s market. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, Neil dives into the three biggest real estate investing mistakes—and how you can avoid them.We'll cover how analysis paralysis kills deals, why trying to do everything yourself is a recipe for disaster, and how overpaying for properties can silently sink your success. He'll share real stories, proven real estate strategies, and powerful land buying tips you can use to build a rock-solid real estate portfolio. If you’re serious about land investing, land flipping, or growing your cash flow from land, this is a must-listen! 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode of The Real Deal with Neil, Neil shares why banks are the ultimate real estate partners for serious investors. He walks you through the massive advantages banks offer, like lower rates, longer loan terms, funding for improvements, and how to build relationships that unlock bigger credit lines over time.You’ll also learn why banks are way better than hard money lenders for land investing, land flipping, and rental property development. Plus, Neil explains how he secures funding for land deals fast with 3-5 day approvals and guidance lines of credit — and how you can do the same.If you're serious about scaling your real estate portfolio, reducing costs, and creating reliable cash flow from land and properties, you’ll want to master working with banks! 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode, I share the story of my very first house flip—and the $50,000 mistake that nearly crushed me.Back in 2019, I jumped into my first flip without money, a contractor, or experience—just grit and a great deal. Things went downhill fast. From trusting the wrong contractor to drastically underestimating rehab costs and hitting the worst market timing with COVID, I made every mistake you can imagine. But despite it all, we still walked away with a small profit... and a life-changing lesson.If you're thinking about getting into house flipping or real estate investing, this story might save you tens of thousands of dollars and years of heartache. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

In this episode, Neil Clements shares one of the most practical and repeatable strategies for raising private money in real estate—specifically, how to raise $250,000 in just 30 days. He explains the “4 Buckets” framework from Susan Lasseter Lyons’ book Getting the Money, explain how to overcome the most common limiting beliefs, and offer a straightforward script you can use to connect with potential investors.He also talks through how to structure these deals—whether through equity or debt partnerships—and how to make the ask without coming across as desperate or unprepared.This method has helped Neil raise millions over the years. If you’ve been struggling to fund your deals or think you don’t know anyone with money, this episode might just change the game for you. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

003: What if one deal could change your life? In this episode, I break down the 5 crucial steps to landing six-figure land deals—from increasing your marketing efforts to securing funding and minimizing risk.Too many investors get stuck doing small land deals and never break into the bigger, life-changing transactions. The reality? It’s a completely different game at higher price points, and if you don’t adjust your strategy, you’ll miss out on massive opportunities. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

002: As more house flippers transition into land investing, the big question is: which strategy is truly better? In this episode, I break down the key differences, the pros and cons of each, and why so many real estate investors are making the switch.We’ll cover:- Why land investing is easier than house flipping- How land deals can be more profitable—but riskier- The biggest challenges land flippers face (and how to overcome them)- Why funding land deals is way harder than funding house flips- How to stand out in a competitive land marketIf you’re considering jumping from house flipping to land flipping, or you’re a land investor looking to refine your strategy, 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🔎 Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...

001: Neil Clements is breaking down the system he used to scale his land investing business to multi-seven figures. It’s called Progressive Overload, and it’s all about identifying bottlenecks in your business and systematically pushing through them.Here’s what he covers:- How to generate more leads and convert them into deals- The biggest funding mistakes investors make- Why selling fast is key to scaling- How to hire the right team and build efficient systems- The "Make Neil Broke" strategy we used to force business growthNo matter where you are in your land investing journey—beginner, intermediate, or advanced—this method applies. If you're stuck, he'll show you how to pinpoint the problem and fix it so you can scale faster than ever. 📊 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 NeedsGet 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 InvestingLearn how to start and supercharge your land investing business...