In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Gabe Corrales, a dynamic land investor crushing it in the industry with a diverse range of deals. Gabe shares his incredible journey, starting with 20 years in the Airforce, where he followed in his pilot father's footsteps.

From pursuing a surfing career to becoming a commercial airline pilot, Gabe's story is as inspiring as it is unique. Discover how Gabe transitioned into land investing part-time, balancing his airline job with flipping properties just 1-2 weeks each month. Learn about his first deals, including a $24,000 profit on his first transaction and an impressive $15,000 survey hacking deal. Gabe’s 18-month journey boasts 40 deals, over $100,000 netted in 2024, and projections of $250k-$300k for 2025. Ron and Gabe dive into deal funding, the Certified Investor Program, and Gabe’s favorite networking hacks—like finding partners at his kids’ birthday parties! If you’re curious about starting in land investing or want tips to level up, this episode is packed with actionable advice and motivation.

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Background Before Land 3:06 Learning Experience 4:42 Mindset Shift to Bigger Deals 7:30 Airforce & Pilot Background 10:20 First 6 Months in Land 11:38 First Land Flipping Deals 12:41 Proof of Concept 13:42 2023 Land Deals 14:46 2024 Growth & Marketing 17:34 Net Profit for 2024 18:21 Buy and Hold Properties 19:56 Getting Cheaper Money 23:19 Networking Strategies 28:05 Certified Investor Program 30:58 Deal Funding 33:36 Current Marketing Strategy 36:12 Advice for New Investors

Air Force Veteran Gabe Flips 40 Land Deals in Just 18 Months (Here's How!)

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