If you’ve ever dreamed of making money in real estate but felt overwhelmed by the idea of fixing houses or dealing with renters, land investing might be the perfect fit for you.
Jack Bosch, a real estate expert and co-founder of Land Profit Generator, has made over 5,000 land deals without fixing a single house.
In this guide, you’ll learn how land flipping works, why it’s low-risk, and how you can get started even with little or no money.
Want to see how land investing works in real life? Watch this quick video where Jack Bosch explains his simple, proven strategy.
Why Land Investing Works
Unlike houses, land doesn’t need repairs, renovations, or tenants. There are no leaking roofs or midnight phone calls from renters.
Land is a passive asset, making it ideal for people who want to invest without daily stress. Bosch points out that about 5% of the 46 million land parcels in the U.S. are owned by people who no longer want them.
These motivated sellers often just want to get rid of their land and that’s where opportunity lies.
One of the best parts? You can start without spending a dime. Bosch’s method involves securing land under contract with no earnest money and including clauses that let you walk away for any reason. This makes land investing nearly risk-free.
Huge Discounts and Big Profits
A key benefit of land investing is the ability to buy properties at deep discounts. Bosch typically secures land for 20% to 60% of its market value.
Sometimes, he buys smaller parcels for as little as 10% of what they’re worth. These deals create strong profit margins, especially when you resell at or below market value.
Even better, you don’t need to see the land in person. Bosch hasn’t visited one of his properties since 2007. Thanks to satellite images, Google Street View, and online property data, it’s easy to evaluate land remotely.
This is perfect for people looking to start a remote land investment business.
Three Types of Land to Look For
Bosch breaks land investing into three main types:
1. Infill Lots
Empty lots in existing neighborhoods. These are great for selling to home builders looking for land to build on.
2. Path of Growth
Land just outside expanding cities. As cities grow, this land becomes more valuable.
3. Mini Ranches
Larger plots (10+ acres) in rural areas, perfect for buyers looking for space, farming, or recreation.
Each land type has its own market and valuation strategy. For infill lots, land value is often 20% to 25% of nearby home prices.
For rural land or path-of-growth properties, Bosch uses other platforms to find recent comparable sales, adjusting based on size and location.
How to Make Money from Land
Land flipping comes with two main exit strategies:
1. Wholesaling
This involves buying land cheap and selling it quickly for a profit.
For example, if you get a $150,000 property for $60,000 and sell it for $110,000, you can earn $48,000 often without ever owning the land for more than a few minutes.
2. Seller Financing
This method allows you to collect payments over time. Bosch’s daughter bought a property for $6,000 and sold it for $40,000.
She received $15,000 as a down payment, pocketed $4,000 after costs, and now receives $500 each month for eight years.
This builds both cash flow and long-term income.
Finding the Right Buyers
Where you find buyers depends on the land type. For infill lots, local homebuilder associations are a solid choice.
For rural land or mini ranches, platforms like Facebook Marketplace and specialized land realtors work well. Highlight the lifestyle the land offers whether it’s peaceful country living, room to grow a farm, or a future building site.
Why Land Investing Is Still Underrated
Land flipping remains one of the most underused real estate investment strategies. While house flipping has become highly competitive, the ratio of land investors to house flippers is still about one to a hundred.
This means less competition and more opportunity.
And since you can learn how to flip land without money down and run your business from home, this method is perfect for anyone looking to build wealth with low risk.
Final Thoughts
Land investing is one of the easiest ways to get started in real estate. It doesn’t require a big budget, repairs, or even seeing the property in person.
With smart strategies like wholesaling and seller financing, you can build income and long-term wealth, one piece of land at a time.
Whether you're just starting or looking for a safer investment option, land flipping gives you a simple path to success. Now’s a great time to explore this growing opportunity before it gets crowded.
