Zero-Cash Land Deals: 7 Ways to Control Dirt Without Using Your Own Money

In this episode, Mark Podolsky, Scott Bossman, and Jon Burnett break down seven creative ways to control land deals without using much—or any—of your own money. From using other people’s money and JV partnerships to assignments, double closings, seller financing, dollar skittles, and leveraging existing inventory, the team shows how new investors can create opportunity with resourcefulness instead of big capital. They also compare land investing to traditional real estate and other business models, emphasizing simplicity, remote operation, low overhead, and recurring cash flow through owner financing. The key takeaway: “luck” in land investing comes from showing up, learning the model, and taking consistent action.