by Daniel Esteban Martinez
Investing Show covering real estate, land, notes, and other creatives.
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March 28, 2025
<p>This session focuses on the importance of understanding land sloping and topography when evaluating land deals. The speaker emphasizes how slopes can affect buildability, access, engineering costs, resale value, and exit strategy. Using real-life examples, tools like Land ID, and geographic insights, the speaker shows how to read contour lines, spot flood zones, and negotiate steep or sloped lots. The discussion ends with a live deal analysis and creative financing strategies like novation.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter 1: Why Sloping Kills Deals (0:00 – 2:30)</p><p>Importance of avoiding sloping lots</p><p>Google Maps Street View used to quickly evaluate topography</p><p>Sloped lots complicate resale and buildability</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter 2: Understanding Topography & Road Building (2:30 – 5:00)</p><p>How roads and freeways are historically and practically designed around terrain</p><p>Higher elevation of highways helps prevent flooding</p><p>History of road design through easy travel routes</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter 3: Using Tools to Read the Land (5:00 – 12:00)</p><p>How to use Land ID and contour maps to assess terrain</p><p>Contour lines = slope; each mark is a 10ft change</p><p>Cities are often built in flatter areas for ease of development</p><p>Examples from Arkansas and Hollywood Hills to show extreme topography workarounds</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter 4: Negotiating Sloped Lots (12:00 – 17:00)</p><p>How slope adds cost: builders must use blocks/fill/footings</p><p>Use contour lines to negotiate pricing</p><p>Sloped lots may sit on the market longer</p><p>Big price differences between sloped vs. flat nearby lots</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter 5: Real Deal Example & Creative Terms (17:00 – 26:00)</p><p>Live discussion of a 4-lot deal in Palo Pinto County, TX</p><p>Owner asking $540K with $200K down</p><p>Strategy options: novation, seller finance, breaking it up</p><p>Opportunity to sell or remove RVs for quick cash</p><p>Advice to watch listing expiration and negotiate directly with seller</p><p><br></p><p>Learn More </p><p>nytfire.com</p><p>Text 📱 210-972-1842 </p><p><br></p><p>Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nytfire/support</p>
February 21, 2025
<p>In this episode of the NightFire Podcast, we welcome back Nicholas Nick for a deep dive into an incredible deal breakdown. Nicholas shares how a surprise late-night message from Joe McCall led to a game-changing business opportunity. Joe purchased a $500 text messaging lead generation package—and within a month, he closed three deals! 🤯</p><p><br></p><p>📈 What you'll learn in this episode:</p><p>✅ The power of lead generation and follow-ups</p><p>✅ How one podcast appearance changed the game for Nicholas</p><p>✅ Why testimonials and client feedback are crucial for success</p><p>✅ The growing impact of land investing in real estate</p><p><br></p><p>Learn More </p><p>Podcast: https://nytfire.com/</p><p>Website: https://nytfirecrm.com/</p><p>Facebook: https://nytfirecrm.com/</p><p>Land Education: https://spectrelandacademy.com/home</p><p>Text 📱 210-972-1842 </p><p><br></p><p>Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nytfire/support</p>
February 18, 2025
<p>This podcast episode discusses the importance of finding better real estate deals and negotiating effectively. The host emphasizes that a good deal provides a margin of safety, makes financing easier, and accelerates the exit strategy. The conversation explores various lead sources to find high-motivation sellers, including tax-delinquent properties, divorce leads, vacant properties, zoning issues, and inheritance sales. The speaker also touches on creative financing strategies, the importance of underwriting conservatively, and why going direct-to-seller is crucial. The episode concludes with insights into driveway spacing, zoning considerations, and seller financing options for maximizing investment opportunities.</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Why Finding Better Deals Matters (0:00 - 2:20)</p><p>-Importance of securing a good deal for margin of safety.</p><p>-How it makes funding & exit strategies easier.</p><p>-A real-time example of a $650K property with potential arbitrage.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Best Lead Sources for High-Motivation Sellers (2:21 - 7:00)</p><p>-Tax-delinquent properties – Free & clear leads with high equity.</p><p>-Divorce leads – Sellers often need a quick exit.</p><p>-Vacant/Abandoned properties – Discounted due to distress.</p><p>-Environmental & zoning issues – Deals with potential but need problem-solving.</p><p>-Inheritance sales – Many heirs splitting profits = easier negotiation.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Negotiating & Underwriting for Profitability (7:01 - 12:30)</p><p>-Overleveraged properties – Investors stuck with high loan payments.</p><p>-Wholesale strategies – Always offer lower than your projected numbers.</p><p>-Buying deeper – Locking in deals at a steeper discount.</p><p>-Market considerations – Hot vs. rural markets and how they impact pricing.</p><p><br /></p><p>4. Direct-to-Seller Marketing & Exit Strategies (12:31 - 19:00)</p><p>-The power of direct mail, PPC, & cold calling for sourcing leads.</p><p>-Creative financing – Structuring seller-financed deals with low down payments.</p><p>-Avoiding bad deals – Learning from past experiences and making better underwriting decisions.</p><p><br /></p><p>5. Zoning, Driveway Spacing & Final Insights (19:01 - 26:20)</p><p>-Driveway spacing & speed limits – How road access affects deal value.</p><p>-Easements & flood zones – Understanding barriers to saleability.</p><p>-Seller financing strategies – How undervalued properties + good terms = long-term success.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Learn More </p><p>Podcast: https://nytfire.com/</p><p>Website: https://nytfirecrm.com/</p><p>Facebook: https://nytfirecrm.com/</p><p>Land Education: https://spectrelandacademy.com/home</p><p>Text 📱 210-972-1842 </p><p><br /></p><p>Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nytfire/support</p>
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