Business idea · Marketplace
Land Flipping Finder
Land Flipping Finder is a service that connects home builders with sellers of raw land, allowing builders to purchase land without the hassle of searching for it themselves. It was pitched on Koerner Office in the episode "$532K in One Month Selling Land They Didn't Own - Ep. #308" (aired June 12, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | $532K in One Month Selling Land They Didn't Own - Ep. #308 |
| Aired | June 12, 2026 |
| Category | Marketplace |
| Real companies on the episode | Land Portal, Open Door, RBI Print Mail, TruePeopleSearch, Zillow, Jackson and Carson's Land Flipping Business |
The problem it solves
This business addresses the difficulty builders face in finding suitable land for their projects, while also helping sellers who want to sell their land quickly without realtor fees.
How it makes money
Commission-based model where the business takes a percentage of the sale price (around 10% or more) as a finder’s fee.
Skills you need
Strong negotiation skills, understanding of real estate markets, ability to communicate effectively with both builders and landowners, and basic marketing skills.
The market, and why this works now
Construction firms focused on residential projects in suburban areas often struggle to find suitable land for new developments. The Land Flipping Finder can capitalize on the rise of online land listings, such as LandWatch, to streamline the connection between builders and landowners. A viable first-revenue move is to create targeted ads on Facebook that direct builders to newly available parcels. In the first year, the founder will face a capital constraint due to the need for funds to cover marketing and operational costs before generating consistent revenue.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Land Portal
A platform that provides information on land ownership and helps in sourcing leads for land deals.
- Open Door
A company that engages in home buying and selling at scale.
- RBI Print Mail
A service that assists with direct mail marketing for real estate businesses.
- TruePeopleSearch
A website that provides contact information for individuals, including property owners.
- Zillow
A real estate marketplace that provides information on homes for sale, including their estimated values.
- Jackson and Carson's Land Flipping Business
A real estate wholesaling business focused on flipping raw land by connecting sellers with builders without purchasing the land themselves.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: $532K in One Month Selling Land They Didn't Own - Ep. #308
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.