In this inspiring episode, Ron Apke sits down with Brett and Lauren Schreiber, land flippers turned visionaries, to share their remarkable journey from traditional real estate to building a brighter future for their community. After finding their start in land investing through the Action Academy and Land Investing Online, Brett and Lauren have scaled their business, transitioning from Airbnb and rental properties to ambitious land projects and non-profit work. With a $500,000 projection for 2025 and plans for large-scale development deals, they reveal how switching from mail to texting and hiring a VA transformed their business operations. The highlight of the episode is their groundbreaking non-profit, Heidi’s House of Hope. On 46 acres in East Tennessee, Brett and Lauren are creating a 184-unit micro-community of 500–900 square-foot permanent homes, designed to provide affordable housing and a true sense of belonging. From navigating rezoning challenges to securing 65 eager residents on the waitlist, they discuss the risks, mindset shifts, and entrepreneurial support that brought their vision to life. If you’re a land investor or dreamer with big ideas, this episode is packed with valuable insights, actionable advice, and a heartfelt mission to inspire you. ================================ WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠⁠ ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠ ================================ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:37 Getting Started in Land Investing 3:47 Goals & Lessons Learned in 2024 6:48 Transition from Mail to Texting 12:41 Profit Projection for 2025 14:02 VA's Hiring Process 18:43 Tackling Bigger Deals 20:43 Heidi's House of Hope Story 27:52 Handling Rezoning & Regulations 32:37 Taking Risks 34:53 The Importance of Support 41:04 Breaking Ground in 2025 44:07 Micro-Community Support 45:56 Non-Profit Loans & Grants 46:54 Mindset Shift 54:29 Financial Support for Homeowners 55:52 Micro-Communities 5-10 Year Goals 57:42 Advice for New Land Investors 59:43 Advice for Visionaries

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