In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with Seth Williams, founder of REtipster, one of the original voices in land investing. Seth shares how he built a thriving online brand from his early days sending postcards in 2008 to creating REtipster and Stride CRM. They discuss how the land business has evolved, why consistency beats quick wins, and how technology (and AI) are shaping the next generation of land investors. If you’re serious about long-term success in real estate, this episode is a must-watch.What You’ll Learn:- How Seth got started and built REtipster- The mindset that drives long-term success- How land investing has changed since 2008- Tools and systems (like Stride CRM) that save time- Seth’s predictions for the future of land flipping🔗 Connect with Seth Williams (REtipster):Website: https://retipster.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@retipsterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retipsterTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/retipster================================ 🔥 How To Get Started:https://landinvestingonline.com/pages/consultation/?el=yt➡️ Get Daniel Apke’s New Book (One Lot At A Time): https://landinvestingonline.com/one-lot-at-a-time/================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro01:05 – How Seth discovered land investing03:10 – Leaving banking for real estate04:40 – Early success with delinquent tax lists06:15 – Learning from mentors and early tools07:30 – Starting the REtipster blog (2012)09:00 – Inspiration from Pat Flynn & online income10:20 – Hunter vs. Farmer mindset explained12:00 – Being early to land, blogging, and YouTube13:30 – Power of consistency & long-term focus15:00 – What Seth enjoys most about creating content16:10 – Balancing land deals with REtipster18:00 – How COVID changed land investing20:20 – What top investors are doing differently22:00 – Sales, relationships, and standing out23:30 – The future of land investing25:00 – Why Seth built Stride CRM27:10 – Advice for new investors30:00 – Commitment and realistic expectations35:00 – AI’s impact on real estate & business41:00 – Closing thoughts & where to find Seth

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