The Art of Passive Income
Mark Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek) and the coaching team are successful land investors, land investing coaches and committed to helping you break out of solo-economic dependency. Discover why Land Investing is The Best Passive Income Model (no physical inventory, a one-time sale, recurring revenue, a built-in incentive for the buyer to continue paying, and low competition). Learn about strategies, skills and helpful tips that will help you grow your Passive Income through Land Investing and other passive models.
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Episode Notes 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 Sc
Tune in as the team discusses:Why nearly all new investors fear getting stuck with a parcel — and why that fear goes away after your first few sales.How unrealistic expectations (price, terms, ads, timing) sabotage early momentum.The role of consistent marketing — and why one ad is never enough.How buyer avatars help y
Tune in as the team discusses:How to research and select profitable counties using repeatability, affordability, and “fishability.”Why buying land at 25–30¢ on the dollar builds a margin of safety.The difference between blind offers and neutral letters — and why blind offers save time.Due diligence essentials: taxes, a
Tune in as the team discusses:How to calculate yield and use it to structure better dealsReal cash and terms deal breakdowns from Scott, Mike, and JohnThe importance of capital recovery and why 72% yield is the goalUsing the calculator live during negotiationsWhat LandArb is and how it creates infinite returns with lit
Tune in as the team discusses:Why “analysis paralysis” holds beginners back — and how taking imperfect action beats endless learning.How to stay consistent with mailing and marketing so your land business never stalls.The danger of “gotta-have-landitis” and how to evaluate your first deals with clear, data-driven judgm
Tune in as the team discusses:The importance of adopting tech to scale your land business without creating another job.Beginner must-haves: LG Pass, GeekPay, Google Workspace, Slack, Trello, and MailChimp.How Zamplo brings list-building, pricing, and mapping into one unified system.Tips for creating a virtual office se