How to Pick the Perfect County for Your First Land Deal
If you’re struggling to get your first land deal, or you just want to stop wasting money on bad data, this episode is for you.
Ron Apke is joined by expert land investing coach Darrick Bourgeois to unpack the number one reason most land investors fail early on: poor county selection.
Darrick dives deep into the exact steps new and experienced investors should follow to “stack the deck” in their favor by choosing counties with the right data, land types, and sales activity.
From avoiding agricultural-heavy regions to using tools like Land Portal to identify green, rural vacant land, this episode is packed with actionable advice that could save you thousands on your next mailer.
But this isn't just for beginners.
Darrick breaks down advanced strategies like using polygon pricing, filtering for buildable lots, and creating custom mailing zones across county lines.
You'll also learn how to analyze sales density, identify land types by satellite imagery, and why scheduling your marketing in advance can create a predictable, scalable land business. If you want more deals, faster profits, and a smarter way to choose your next market, don’t miss this one.
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