The Top 10 States To Get Rich Land Investing

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke break down one of the most common questions land investors ask, what are the best states to invest in land right now. With the market shifting from 2025 into 2026, they explain why older advice no longer applies and how successful investors are adapting to hotter, faster moving markets.

Rather than pushing a one size fits all list, they walk through how they actually evaluate states, including demand, speed of sales, land quality, restrictions, terrain, and long term opportunity. Along the way, they eliminate entire regions and explain why some popular states simply do not make sense for land investors today, even if they worked in the past.

As the conversation unfolds, Daniel and Ron narrow the field by sharing real insights from their own deals and from speaking with high volume investors across the country. They explain why states like Texas and Tennessee consistently rise to the top, while others struggle due to slow markets, heavy regulation, or limited upside.

By the end of the episode, they reveal their final top states for land investing in 2026 and clearly explain the strengths and trade offs of each. This episode is a must watch for anyone choosing a market, scaling a land business, or wondering where the real opportunity is right now before sending their next round of mail or marketing