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Land Flipping/Investing Courses Reviews?

Andy Newbie
Member since 2020 · 3 posts · 2 votes

Hi all, this is my first post here. I have decided to go the land flipping/leasing method as my first dabble in REI. My personal situation.. I am already self-employed and work from home so I have tons of time. My cash flow is somewhat limited (about 10K max, including paying for the course then buying my first deal).

Are there any updates on the top land flipping courses? There were some multi page threads about 3 years ago. Land geek, Land Academy.. also just discovered Land Profit Generator ($8,000!! maybe they have a cheaper plan?) REI Tipster course and one from a facebook ad created by the Casual REI Fridays podcast ($2,500 quote via phone). 

From what I see, seems like lots of you from the older thread really liked the REI Tipster course which right now I see is priced just under $1,500. 

The Casual REI Fridays one (I haven't found much info about them, except one of the creators is featured as a top student on the Land Academy website) I was quoted $2,500, that is a bit steep for me as well but I will pay for whatever gives me transparent education that I can truly implement and start making deals/getting results.

I like that Land Academy has a monthly plan, but the Tipster course 1 time fee is doable as well.

What is the best in you guys' opinions? Or if you have an opinion generally, it will be appreciated. Thank you so much I wish continued success to everyone.

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Joe Summer
Member since 2021 · 3 posts · 9 votes
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Hi everyone! Joined Land Academy within the past few months.The course is $2000+/- depending if they have a sale. I have to say the course is a disappointment, it's totally outdated. However, some of the intro music is comical..makes you feel like a band of belly dancers are about to arrive. I kid you not!!  Anyway, after the dancers leave, the videos seem to drag on.

They know the course is outdated and even say it. However, they want you to look up any questions or ask questions on their free forum landinvestors. That too is outdated...but they say the answers are still valid for many questions. So if you are new and have no clue...how do you know if the info in the course needs to be adjusted or questioned?? They count on their members to answer your questions, which their answers may or may not be correct.

But, if you want new, updated material, they have the $16,000 10 week career path class. Oh and they just came out today...         with the two "Brand New Intensives" classes. Members get $500 off for both classes. So your total is $3000. for the three week class. 

So what did I pay for a few months ago???  Seems to me they should be sending new members the updated information...free!!!

The Land Geek. He too sells you the old outdated beginner course, then wants you to upgrade to the $10,000+ package.                LA and LG are great marketers, always huckstering something!

Seth Williams/RETipster really puts out a good product/course, offers tons of information, updates his material frequently (video and written), interviews guests offering valuable info (ex: asset protection, law, taxation). He does videos on how to use various software, he also does reviews on products (website, crm, mapping, etc) He offers two tier pricing for his course.
I would recommend ReTipster over the other classes.

Best to all!
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  • David Marasow
    Specialist · 06511 · Member since 2017 · 19 posts · 5 votes
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    why not meet the biggest land developer in town, ask him to work for him for a bit or pick his brain...so what he can teach you on top of gaining experience?

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  • Andy Newbie
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    Member since 2020 · 3 posts · 2 votes
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    Thanks David for your advice.. yeah that's an option, if I can find one. Next REI meeting (if they are having them right now, maybe not) I go to I'll see if there's anyone doing land and will try networking. In the mean time I'll get a course. Some of the course fees are very high in my opinion.. thousands of dollars on that will make a dent in my launch budget.

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  • Darald Berger
    Specialist · Leander, TX · Member since 2016 · 30 posts · 38 votes
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    Hi @Andy Newbie, Land Academy also has an upfront (on top of the monthly) fee.  I'd venture to say that 80-90% of any of the courses mentioned will cover the same "basics" of land investing.  The other 10-20% is their own spin or specialty IMO.  Good luck choosing a program.

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  • Andy Newbie
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    Member since 2020 · 3 posts · 2 votes
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    Thanks @darold for your input. We have a course now, selected a couple counties and will be doing our mailing this week. Now I'm thinking of the terms vs cash issue, I know my deals will sell quicker doing terms, but I may run out of acquisition money to keep buying land in the first place if I'm only doing several $200 per month terms versus getting those full cash sales. Will tackle it as it happens.. 

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  • Justin Reed
    Wholesaler · Member since 2020 · 140 posts · 89 votes
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    @Andy Newbie Land Academy. 100%. I've unfortunately been though some of the other programs before I got to them (including what you have mentioned) and I wish I had just done Land Academy first. I would have saved myself a ton of money, time, and sorrow. They helped me make it a business, and provide ALL of the tools etc that you need instead of having to get things individually. Additionally, the way a lot of these other programs mail leaves a TON of deals on the table. If I followed the Land Geek methodology or Jack and Michele's way I wouldn't have about 75%+ of the deals that I do. It's crazy.

    Save yourself some heartache and start right with Land Academy.

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  • Scott Morris
    Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2015 · 183 posts · 83 votes
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    What Course did you decide to go with? Thoughts on it so far?  Let us know how the mailing goes.  As far as capital goes, there are plenty of deal partnering option available for land investors.

    Originally posted by @Andy Newbie:

    Thanks @darold for your input. We have a course now, selected a couple counties and will be doing our mailing this week. Now I'm thinking of the terms vs cash issue, I know my deals will sell quicker doing terms, but I may run out of acquisition money to keep buying land in the first place if I'm only doing several $200 per month terms versus getting those full cash sales. Will tackle it as it happens.. 

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  • John Blair
    New to Real Estate · Centerville, OH · Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 3 votes
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    @Andy Newbie Would love a reply and an update. What course did you get and how is it going after 6 months? 

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  • Joe Summer
    Member since 2021 · 3 posts · 9 votes
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    Hi everyone! Joined Land Academy within the past few months.The course is $2000+/- depending if they have a sale. I have to say the course is a disappointment, it's totally outdated. However, some of the intro music is comical..makes you feel like a band of belly dancers are about to arrive. I kid you not!!  Anyway, after the dancers leave, the videos seem to drag on.

    They know the course is outdated and even say it. However, they want you to look up any questions or ask questions on their free forum landinvestors. That too is outdated...but they say the answers are still valid for many questions. So if you are new and have no clue...how do you know if the info in the course needs to be adjusted or questioned?? They count on their members to answer your questions, which their answers may or may not be correct.

    But, if you want new, updated material, they have the $16,000 10 week career path class. Oh and they just came out today...         with the two "Brand New Intensives" classes. Members get $500 off for both classes. So your total is $3000. for the three week class. 

    So what did I pay for a few months ago???  Seems to me they should be sending new members the updated information...free!!!

    The Land Geek. He too sells you the old outdated beginner course, then wants you to upgrade to the $10,000+ package.                LA and LG are great marketers, always huckstering something!

    Seth Williams/RETipster really puts out a good product/course, offers tons of information, updates his material frequently (video and written), interviews guests offering valuable info (ex: asset protection, law, taxation). He does videos on how to use various software, he also does reviews on products (website, crm, mapping, etc) He offers two tier pricing for his course.
    I would recommend ReTipster over the other classes.

    Best to all!
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  • Kevin M.
    Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2012 · 21 posts · 10 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Justin Reed:

    @Andy Newbie Land Academy. 100%. I've unfortunately been though some of the other programs before I got to them (including what you have mentioned) and I wish I had just done Land Academy first. I would have saved myself a ton of money, time, and sorrow. They helped me make it a business, and provide ALL of the tools etc that you need instead of having to get things individually. Additionally, the way a lot of these other programs mail leaves a TON of deals on the table. If I followed the Land Geek methodology or Jack and Michele's way I wouldn't have about 75%+ of the deals that I do. It's crazy.

    Save yourself some heartache and start right with Land Academy.

    Justin, did you take all of those courses? Land Academy, Land Geek, Land Profit Generator, REI Tipster ?

    Also, what would you say about the comment that they are outdated (all of them it appears)? 

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  • Kevin M.
    Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2012 · 21 posts · 10 votes
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    Quote from @Joe Summer:
    Hi everyone! Joined Land Academy within the past few months.The course is $2000+/- depending if they have a sale. I have to say the course is a disappointment, it's totally outdated. However, some of the intro music is comical..makes you feel like a band of belly dancers are about to arrive. I kid you not!!  Anyway, after the dancers leave, the videos seem to drag on.

    They know the course is outdated and even say it. However, they want you to look up any questions or ask questions on their free forum landinvestors. That too is outdated...but they say the answers are still valid for many questions. So if you are new and have no clue...how do you know if the info in the course needs to be adjusted or questioned?? They count on their members to answer your questions, which their answers may or may not be correct.

    But, if you want new, updated material, they have the $16,000 10 week career path class. Oh and they just came out today...         with the two "Brand New Intensives" classes. Members get $500 off for both classes. So your total is $3000. for the three week class. 

    So what did I pay for a few months ago???  Seems to me they should be sending new members the updated information...free!!!

    The Land Geek. He too sells you the old outdated beginner course, then wants you to upgrade to the $10,000+ package.                LA and LG are great marketers, always huckstering something!

    Seth Williams/RETipster really puts out a good product/course, offers tons of information, updates his material frequently (video and written), interviews guests offering valuable info (ex: asset protection, law, taxation). He does videos on how to use various software, he also does reviews on products (website, crm, mapping, etc) He offers two tier pricing for his course.
    I would recommend ReTipster over the other classes.

    Best to all!

     What have you heard about Land Profit Generator? They are having a free Masterclass on Facebook in a few weeks... so far I'm not impressed, but I'm not easily impressed.

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  • J Allen
    New to Real Estate · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2016 · 12 posts · 9 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Joe Summer:
    Hi everyone! Joined Land Academy within the past few months.The course is $2000+/- depending if they have a sale. I have to say the course is a disappointment, it's totally outdated. However, some of the intro music is comical..makes you feel like a band of belly dancers are about to arrive. I kid you not!!  Anyway, after the dancers leave, the videos seem to drag on.

    They know the course is outdated and even say it. However, they want you to look up any questions or ask questions on their free forum landinvestors. That too is outdated...but they say the answers are still valid for many questions. So if you are new and have no clue...how do you know if the info in the course needs to be adjusted or questioned?? They count on their members to answer your questions, which their answers may or may not be correct.

    But, if you want new, updated material, they have the $16,000 10 week career path class. Oh and they just came out today...         with the two "Brand New Intensives" classes. Members get $500 off for both classes. So your total is $3000. for the three week class. 

    So what did I pay for a few months ago???  Seems to me they should be sending new members the updated information...free!!!

    The Land Geek. He too sells you the old outdated beginner course, then wants you to upgrade to the $10,000+ package.                LA and LG are great marketers, always huckstering something!

    Seth Williams/RETipster really puts out a good product/course, offers tons of information, updates his material frequently (video and written), interviews guests offering valuable info (ex: asset protection, law, taxation). He does videos on how to use various software, he also does reviews on products (website, crm, mapping, etc) He offers two tier pricing for his course.
    I would recommend ReTipster over the other classes.

    Best to all!

    Thanks for the honest review. There are so many courses out there and they aren't cheap. Seth Williams puts out solid content. I really enjoy his blogs and podcasts...very informative. I'm saving up for his course.

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  • Ross WilliamsPro Member
    Investor · Boston MA, Big Sky MT · Member since 2014 · 78 posts · 67 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Joe Summer:
    Hi everyone! Joined Land Academy within the past few months.The course is $2000+/- depending if they have a sale. I have to say the course is a disappointment, it's totally outdated. However, some of the intro music is comical..makes you feel like a band of belly dancers are about to arrive. I kid you not!!  Anyway, after the dancers leave, the videos seem to drag on.

    They know the course is outdated and even say it. However, they want you to look up any questions or ask questions on their free forum landinvestors. That too is outdated...but they say the answers are still valid for many questions. So if you are new and have no clue...how do you know if the info in the course needs to be adjusted or questioned?? They count on their members to answer your questions, which their answers may or may not be correct.

    But, if you want new, updated material, they have the $16,000 10 week career path class. Oh and they just came out today...         with the two "Brand New Intensives" classes. Members get $500 off for both classes. So your total is $3000. for the three week class. 

    So what did I pay for a few months ago???  Seems to me they should be sending new members the updated information...free!!!

    The Land Geek. He too sells you the old outdated beginner course, then wants you to upgrade to the $10,000+ package.                LA and LG are great marketers, always huckstering something!

    Seth Williams/RETipster really puts out a good product/course, offers tons of information, updates his material frequently (video and written), interviews guests offering valuable info (ex: asset protection, law, taxation). He does videos on how to use various software, he also does reviews on products (website, crm, mapping, etc) He offers two tier pricing for his course.
    I would recommend ReTipster over the other classes.

    Best to all!

    Joe, can you update us with some details on land deals you have done, costs per lead, potential income etc?  Thanks!

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