How Land Made Him a Millionaire at 26

Success in land investing rarely happens overnight, and Alex Zahn’s journey proves exactly why persistence matters.

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Alex shares how his entrepreneurial roots, growing up on a Wisconsin farm and flipping everything from shoes to collectibles as a kid, shaped the mindset that helped him succeed in real estate. After discovering land investing a couple years ago, the beginning wasn’t easy.

Alex actually lost around $30,000 during his first six months while learning the ropes. But instead of quitting, he leaned on mentorship, stayed focused on the fundamentals, and kept putting in the reps. That persistence paid off when his first deal closed with a modest profit that confirmed the business model worked and pushed him to keep going.

Fast forward to today and Alex’s land flipping business is thriving. After netting about $40,000 in 2024, he scaled dramatically to roughly $315,000 in 2025 and has already generated over $270,000 early in 2026. His strategy is surprisingly simple, focusing heavily on texting as his primary marketing channel and building efficient systems that qualify leads, negotiate deals, and keep operations streamlined.

Alex also shares how surrounding himself with the right mentors and coaches accelerated his growth and helped him avoid costly mistakes along the way.

If you want to hear the full breakdown of Alex’s systems, mindset, and the deals that fueled his breakout year, be sure to watch the full episode and learn how a focused, simple approach to land investing can produce incredible results.