Ep 476: Crafting a Win-Win: Navigating County Negotiations for Successful Land Transactions

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In this episode, host Daniel Martinez interviews a special guest known as "The Land Lawyer," who chooses to remain anonymous for personal reasons. The guest, Brian, discusses his journey from graduating law school in 2019 to leaving a traditional law firm to fully immerse himself in the land business by October 2022. Brian shares his success in land investing, highlighting the completion of approximately 100 deals in his first full year, including both seller financing and cash deals. The conversation also delves into effective marketing strategies, with a focus on direct mail and the importance of consistent capital investment for generating leads. Additionally, Brian and Daniel explore the complexities of dealing with county regulations, the significance of having a supportive legal team, and strategies for solving difficult title issues to enhance property value. Throughout the interview, Brian emphasizes the entrepreneurial spirit and the opportunity land investing offers for substantial financial gains and personal fulfillment, contrasting it with the constraints of traditional legal careers. Brian's Transition from Law to Land Investing (Timestamp: 0:57 - 1:32) Brian shares his journey from graduating law school in 2019, working at a law firm in Savannah, Georgia, to fully transitioning into the land business by October 1st, 2022. His first full year in the land business was in 2023, marking a significant career shift. Success in Land Investing and Strategies (Timestamp: 1:38 - 2:59) Discusses completing around 100 deals in his first full year of land investing, including seller financing and cash deals. Brian elaborates on his marketing strategy, focusing on direct mail and the necessity of a consistent capital investment to achieve success. Dealing with County Regulations and Legal Complexities (Timestamp: 13:51 - 20:03) Brian explains the importance of understanding county regulations and zoning codes, and the value of having a good relationship with county officials. He emphasizes the role of a supportive legal team and strategies for solving title issues, highlighting how such challenges can add value to land investments. Biggest Deal and Future Aspirations (Timestamp: 27:27 - 29:50) Shares his biggest deal, a 296-acre property that resulted in a significant profit, and discusses the variety of deals he's involved in across multiple states. Brian expresses his enthusiasm for tackling larger deals and his optimism for the future of land investing. Text 📱 210-972-1842 Text 📔 "Course" to learn how to make 6 figures on one land deal. Text ✴️ "Hive" to get added to weekly meetings. Text 🍎 "Apple" to schedule a 1-on-1 call with Anthony & Daniel. Text 🛬 "Land" to join The Million Dollar Land Mastermind 🔍 Need Inbound Real Estate Leads. https://www.hiveleads.io/ 🔍 Follow Us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbulcrC4WbOy5Fzu0eWzNVQ/?sub_confirmation=1 🔍 Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hivemindcrm/ 🔍 Check Out https://www.hivemindcrm.io/ 🔍 Check Out Our Land Mastermind https://www.milliondollarlandmastermind.com/landmastermind 🔍 Pick Up All Event Recordings here. https://thehiveislive.com/recording 🔍 Follow Us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hivemindcrm?lang=en 📍Join the FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/137799891494707 📍 Check us at Join Us! https://thehiveislive.com/ Help support the show. https://anchor.fm/hivmindcrm/support

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