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High Interest Rates = Land Investing Opportunities

In this episode, the team explains why high interest rates—while crushing traditional real estate—are actually creating a golden opportunity for land investors. As flippers, landlords, and syndicators struggle with expensive debt and shrinking margins, land investors quietly thrive by operating outside the banking system.

The team breaks down how buying land with cash and selling on owner financing removes interest rate risk entirely, while creating affordable options for buyers who can’t access traditional loans. Listeners will walk away understanding why high rates create more motivated sellers, more demand for seller financing, and a more resilient path to passive income built on simplicity, flexibility, and control.

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why high interest rates hurt traditional real estate but barely affect land investors
  • How paying cash and acting as the bank eliminates interest rate risk
  • The impact of expensive financing on flippers, landlords, and syndicators
  • Why motivated sellers increase when the economy tightens
  • Creating demand by offering owner financing when banks won’t lend
  • Building passive income through land notes instead of leveraged debt
  • How simplicity and repeatability outperform complex real estate models
  • Why land investing thrives in both high-rate and low-rate environments
  • The long-term advantage of controlling price, terms, and buyer experience

TIP OF THE WEEK

Mark: When interest rates rise, focus on deals that don’t rely on banks—land investing lets you control the terms and remove macro risk.
Scott: Build a simple daily routine for your land business; consistency is the foundation of longevity and success.
Jon: Don’t wait for rates to change; land investing works in any rate environment because you’re not dependent on traditional financing.

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“Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?”

In this episode, the team tackles the housing crisis from a completely different angle. Instead of focusing on overpriced homes and stressed-out landlords, the group breaks down why the real opportunity lies in land—specifically affordable land outside major metro areas.

The conversation explores how land investing solves real problems for buyers and sellers while creating scalable, low-stress income for investors. From minor subdivisions and owner financing to alternative housing options and long-term land demand, the team explains how worsening housing conditions actually increase land values. The big takeaway: when homes are unaffordable, land becomes the most flexible, overlooked path to both housing solutions and wealth creation.

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why the housing crisis is really a land shortage in disguise
  • How land investing avoids tenants, repairs, and midnight emergencies
  • Creating affordable ownership through owner financing instead of banks
  • Buying land 1–3 hours outside major cities to capture future growth
  • Using minor subdivisions for forced appreciation without major risk
  • Selling land to future homesteaders, investors, and recreational buyers
  • How alternative housing (tiny homes, modular homes, solar) changes the game
  • Why land investing remains strong while large developments cool off
  • The power of simple, repeatable land deals versus complex real estate models

TIP OF THE WEEK

Mark: Look for opportunity outside the city—minor subdivisions and affordable land create forced appreciation without massive risk.
Scott: Focus on land parcels people can afford monthly; a wide buyer pool makes land safer than large, expensive deals.
Mike: The best improvement to land is making it affordable—owner financing turns raw dirt into recurring income.
Jon: Don’t overthink it; repeatable rural subdivisions with access and usability are easier to scale and sell.

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“Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?”

In this episode, the team tackles the powerful myth that people are “too old” to start investing especially in land. With humor, bologna sandwich metaphors, and real stories from the Land Geek community, they reveal why investors in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and even 80s often excel thanks to wisdom, discipline, and purpose-driven motivation. The hosts share personal experiences, success stories, and the mindset shifts that make late starters some of the strongest performers in the land business.

The conversation expands beyond strategy to highlight community, personal growth, and the joy of purposeful work at any age. The takeaway: you’re not too old—your age may be your biggest advantage.

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why age is not a barrier and may be an advantage in land investing.
  • How investors over fifty use life experience, grit, and focus to accelerate success.
  • The role of purpose, legacy, and family motivation as powerful drivers for older entrepreneurs.
  • Tech fears, learning curves, and how delegation and simple systems make the model accessible.
  • Real stories of older land investors who transformed their finances and their lives.
  • How community, friendship, and shared mindset create unexpected rewards beyond money.
  • Creative ways to start investing even with limited capital or experience.
  • Why the land business acts as “land therapy” for buyers and sellers alike.
  • The importance of routines, mindset, and lifelong learning at every age.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Mark: Try replacing your morning coffee with Keith’s Cacao – a cleaner, more intentional ritual that boosts energy and focus.
Scott: Build a simple daily routine for your land business; consistency is the foundation of longevity and success.
Mike: Use land arbitrage to get started with minimal capital – control property without buying it outright and profit from the spread.
Jon: When using agents, choose realtors who specialize in raw land; the right listing partner makes a massive difference in results.

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“Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?”

In this episode, the team breaks down why traditional financial advice no longer works and why raw land remains one of the most overlooked inflation hedges available today. They explain how inflation quietly erodes savings, why financial advisors rarely recommend land, and how cash-flowing land notes give investors agency, time freedom, and long-term stability. Through stories, philosophy, and practical examples, they reveal how everyday people can use land to create income, build wealth, and achieve meaningful lifestyle flexibility far earlier than retirement age.

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why inflation undermines traditional saving and retirement strategies.
  • The flawed incentives behind conventional financial advice.
  • How buying land at 25–30 cents on the dollar creates built-in equity.
  • Why cash-flowing land notes outperform paper assets in uncertain markets.
  • The concept of “agency” and how land investing restores time and choice.
  • Mindset traps around retirement, purpose, and lifelong learning.
  • Bulk-deal strategies, wholesaling options, and real examples from new investors.
  • When depreciation matters—and how cost segregation can apply to land.
  • The power of community, mentorship, and surrounding yourself with action-takers.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Mark Podolsky: Don’t let taxes drive your decisions—focus on high-yield investments first, then diversify later when your wealth grows.
Scott Bossman: Show up consistently—an hour or two each day of learning or doing compounds into mastery.
Mike Zaino: Adopt the mindset that failure is not an option; fail forward and stay committed through inevitable setbacks.
Jon Burnett: Build assets that give you time freedom now—not just decades from now—by starting with what you can control and afford.

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“Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?”

In this episode of Nite Cap, Scott, Mike, and Jon compare traditional real estate—rentals, flips, Airbnbs, and commercial investing—with the land investing model. They reveal why so many new investors get overwhelmed by houses, financing, maintenance, tenants, and market competition, and how land offers a simpler, lower-risk path to cash flow. With minimal startup capital, no repairs, and no 3 a.m. emergencies, land becomes the overlooked—but often smarter—vehicle for financial freedom. The trio breaks down how repeatable systems, digital due diligence, and owner financing create predictable income without the stress that comes with buildings and tenants.

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why traditional real estate often requires major capital, time, and emotional stamina
  • How land investors can get started with as little as $500–$5,000
  • Why land deals are simple, repeatable, and scalable, unlike houses where every deal is a unique project
  • How land can be bought and sold sight unseen using online tools and due diligence
  • Why owner financing turns small land parcels into steady, long-term monthly income
  • How defaults can actually boost profits because the asset returns to the seller
  • Why land appreciates over time—even though appreciation isn’t the primary strategy
  • How small wins build momentum faster than waiting for one “big deal” payday
  • Who the real end buyers are: people who want freedom, recreation, and their first piece of property
  • Why land investing removes tenants, toilets, termites, and midnight emergencies—forever

TIP OF THE WEEK

“We buy land at steep discounts because there’s low emotional attachment. That’s where the opportunity is.” — Scott Bossman

“Land is the entry-level gateway to real estate. Start small, reduce your risk, and learn how real investing works.” — Mike Zaino

“Choose the model that gives you time freedom. Simplicity and repeatability will always beat complexity.” — Jon Burnett

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“Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?”

In this tech-forward episode of Nite Cap, the team dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming land investing. Guest Fred from Reworked AI explains how his machine-learning tool, “Betty,” identifies which property owners are most likely to sell—allowing investors to drastically reduce mailer costs, improve response rates, and eliminate the guesswork that plagues new and seasoned investors. The discussion breaks down the difference between traditional “spray and pray” mailing versus data-driven decisions, and highlights why AI-backed demographic scoring may be the biggest leap in mailing efficiency the land niche has ever seen.

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How Fred used AI to cut massive mailing expenses while maintaining (and often improving) deal flow
  • Why machine learning removes human assumptions and eliminates bias in seller targeting
  • Which demographic trends and owner behaviors indicate someone is ready to sell
  • How AI can turn a large mailing campaign into a smaller, more profitable list
  • The difference between language model “hallucinations” and supervised machine learning
  • Why both individual owners and entities like LLCs and schools can now be scored accurately
  • Why scrubbing your list manually is a costly mistake that can eliminate hidden opportunities
  • How smarter mail targeting reduces financial waste and environmental impact
  • Why data—not emotion—is the key to consistent, scalable land investing success

TIP OF THE WEEK

“Data, not trauma. Stop making decisions based on assumptions or past emotional experiences. Let the numbers tell you what’s real.” — Scott Bossman

“Don’t be a land snob. If the numbers work, there’s a buyer. Weird properties still sell when you get them at the right price.” — Mike Zaino

“Momentum matters. Use tools that remove busywork so you can stay consistent. Efficiency creates deal flow.” — Jon Burnett

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“Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?”

In this episode, the team tackles the common belief that “I’m too busy for another side hustle.” Scott and Jon break down how land investing can fit into even the most hectic schedules by using small pockets of time, intentional routines, and simple systems. They share personal stories about juggling full-time jobs, kids, and life responsibilities, and how carving out even 30 minutes a day eventually led them to more freedom, less stress, and the ability to show up for their families. This episode is all about momentum, priorities, and using the land business to buy back the time you’re currently losing.

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why “I’m too busy” is often a sign that you need a time-buying business, not a reason to avoid one.
  • How just 30–60 minutes a day can build momentum and replace hours of wasted scrolling or noise.
  • The power of doing a simple time audit to uncover hidden hours in your week.
  • How Scott and Jon managed the land business while working full-time, raising kids, and dealing with life.
  • Why momentum matters more than perfection — even 1–2 hours a week can fuel progress.
  • How routines, time blocking, and daily habits help you stay consistent.
  • Why systems, VAs, and automation reduce your workload instead of adding to it.
  • What it looks like when “the script flips” and the business starts giving you more time than it takes.
  • How to think long-term: a temporary sacrifice now turns into long-term freedom later.
  • Community tips for staying focused: social media fasts, dopamine detox, Pomodoro timers, and schedule resets.

TIP OF THE WEEK

“Do a time audit. You have more time than you think — you’re just spending it driving, scrolling, or zoning out. Swap 30 minutes a day for learning land investing, and it will buy your time back later.” — Scott Bossman

“Automate and delegate early. Don’t hold on to every task. Free up your time so you can focus on deals, growth, and the parts of the business that matter most.”— Mike Zaino

“Don’t stop. Momentum doesn’t maintain itself — whether you have one hour a week or ten, keep moving. The small steps you take now eventually give you all your time back.” — Jon Burnett

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“Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?”

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Listen in as Mark Podolsky, the Land Geek, talks to Erlend Bakke, MrOutsource.com, about working with Virtual Assistants from the Philippines. Mark talks about how he has gotten hooked on working with the well-trained MrOutsource.com team.

Mark talks about his six-week experience working with the MrOutsource.com team. When Mark first dipped his toe into working with MrOutsource, he was a bit skeptical at first. He had some experience with other companies and they all left him wanting. Mark highlighted the fact that working with the team, he has gotten daily reports from the team with updates, questions, and clarifications. He has been happy with the communication between himself and the team, which made working with the team such a great experience.

Mark’s experience, working with the MrOutsource.com team has been wonderful for him. It has become a one-stop shop for his podcast. Right after he records each episode, the podcast is sent to the team, who would literally do everything with it. Erlend stressed that one year of doing podcasts has made this his team’s core competence, making Mark a perfect fit. This has saved Mark some time and money. This also allowed Mark to focus on higher income—generating strategies.

Working with Filipino Virtual Assistants, Erlend has had to emphasize during training that they shouldn’t just say yes and be submissive. Another important report required of all the Virtual Assistants is their daily update, which includes What I Did Today, Challenges Encountered, and Questions I have for you. Among the parts of the report, Erlend recommends focusing on the third question, which require immediate attention. One of the simpler tools Erlend recommends everyone to use is the email.

mroutsource.comWhen asked about the prices, Erlend responded that connecting a Virtual Assistant with a client would cost $497. Then you get three candidates to choose from. The benefit of going through MrOutsource.com is that the VA has a contract with the Filipino company, which means that if the VAs do something illegal, they can be sued in the Philippines. In addition, each applicant is also required to go through their seven-day training. You pay a 30% rate on top of whatever other rate, but you are secure knowing that you’re working with trained and reliable VAs.

Mark asked Erlend whether MrOutsource.com is going to eventually increase their prices now that he’s hooked and how Erlend would maintain the quality of work when more and more clients avail of their services. Erlend responded that he intends to charge new clients more but keep prices the same for old clients. Perhaps if he were to consider an increase, he would increase his prices by the standard 4% per annum, depending on the inflation rate. Erlend emphasized that keeping his current clients happy will lead to a whole positive ecosystem of positive referrals. Taking care of the customers he already has will continue to be a priority for MrOutsource.com.

Erlend mentioned learning his business philosophy from Keith Cunningham’s course called the 4-Day MBA where he learned quite a few things. One of them was learning to take care of his clients before he’ll consider raising the prices or going out to get more customers.

When working with VAs, Erlend says it’s incredibly important to be passionate because people are attracted to passionate people. You need to be excited about what you accomplish as a tem, especially when it comes to delegation and outsourcing. Those are the kinds of leaders people are attracted to. Being like Richard Branson, Erlend says that you need a vision, know how to joke around but also be serious.

Outsourcing has allowed Erlend to do things that he enjoys. Since he is able to do the things he enjoys, he is able to be energetic and passionate at work. That way, he is able to attract people who are equally as passionate. These people he is attracting want to be part of his vision and his dream. He likens this to having weight on an entrepreneur’s shoes but with the VAs, with their help, they can run together rather than walk slowly. To have fun and success in business, Erlend says if you have a passionate team that care about the same stuff, you will be successful. It shouldn’t be all about money. Erlend also warns against greedy business partners. These are people you shouldn’t be working with. The same goes for outsourcing. Employees who are driven by money and are opportunists will only play for the money. They’re not adding to any value but rather just focused on getting a paycheck.

A book by Adam Grant called Give and Take was read both by Mark and Erlend. It says that we all go through phases of matching, taking, and giving. We want to be more on the dominant side of giving because ultimately, you’ll get more. The more you give, the more you get. You don’t want to be a giver all the time. There are people you want to be matching with. If you give me an apple, I’ll give you an apple. Mark says Erlend has done a phenomenal job hiring and training these givers and has somehow been able to crack the code of giving this kind of service.

Tip of the Week:

Erlend: I was reading about getting up in the morning and suggests that as soon as you get out of bed, you stand tall, confident, with your shoulders back and your head held high. Then, you reach up your arms a little bit upwards, like a 45- degree angle, and you welcome the day. After that, you make your bed. After that, you’re done with your first task of the day. That would make you feel really good. Also, as soon as your alarm goes off, you start counting down from 10 inside your head. Then you get up before it goes to zero.

Mark: Go to MrOutsource.com, schedule that 30 minute consult, and find out if it’s a good fit for you and what you’re doing. Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so I can continue to get the quality of guests on the podcast. If you send us a screenshot you’re your review, you get the $97 Passive Income Launch Kit for free. Send that to [email protected]. Go to theLandGeek.com and download the Passive Income Blueprint and get this informative and engaging podcast delivered each week to your email mailbox.

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Take massive action and connect the dots—it's time for success!

 

In this episode of the Best Passive Income Model Podcast, Mark chats with David Ralph from JoinUpDots.com.

Take massive action and connect the dots as you listen in as Mark and David discuss success, passion, and living the dream!

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Tip of the week:

David: StayFocusd a chrome app to increase your productivity by limiting the amount of time that you can spend on time-wasting websites and Vocaroo.

Mark:  Learn more about David Ralph and Join Up Dots Podcast and PodcastersMastery.com.

 

How to Put Systems in Place to Live the Life YOU Want

 

In this episode of the Best Passive Income Model Podcast, Mark chats with Chad Carson the Renaissance Man; passionate student of real estate, business, money, and life.

Listen in as Mark and Chad discuss about real estate, systems, and year-long sabbaticals…designing the life you want!

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Tip of the week:

Chad: Read Your Money or Your Life.

Mark: Learn more about Chad Carson and his zen way of investing in real estate at CoachCarson.com.

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