FeaturedMarch 10, 2026
Philosophy
I Sell Land. Sometimes It Has Stuff On It.
My tagline says it all. After 32 years in the dirt, I've learned that the land is always the deal. The stuff on top is just a bonus or a problem to solve.
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FeaturedMarch 5, 2026
Data Centers
Why the Data Center Land Rush Is Different From Every Other Trend I've Seen
I've been in commercial real estate for 32 years. I've seen trends come and go. The data center land rush is different. Here's why.
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February 28, 2026
Data Centers
The Power Grid Is Broken and It's Creating the Biggest Land Opportunity of the Decade
America's power grid can't keep up with AI demand. That constraint is reshaping the entire commercial real estate market and creating massive opportunity for land investors who understand it.
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February 20, 2026
Investment Strategy
What 32 Years in the Dirt Taught Me About Land
After 32 years in the dirt, here are the patterns I keep seeing and the lessons that took me decades to learn.
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February 14, 2026
Investment Strategy
The Covered Land Play: How to Find Hidden Value in Plain Sight
Some of the best land deals are hiding behind existing buildings. Here's how to identify covered land plays and what to do with them.
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February 7, 2026
Alternative Assets
Mobile Home Parks Are Not Sexy. That's Why I Love Them.
Everyone wants to own a trophy tower. I want to own the land under a mobile home park. Here's why the unglamorous assets often win.
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January 30, 2026
Market Insights
Secondary Markets: Where the Smart Money Is Going in 2026
The primary markets are saturated and overpriced. The smart money is moving to secondary markets. Here's where I'm looking.
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January 22, 2026
Deal Mechanics
How to Read a Land Deal in 30 Minutes
After 32 years, I can look at a land deal and know in 30 minutes whether it's worth pursuing. Here's the framework I use.
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January 15, 2026
Investment Strategy
The Dirt Dawg's Guide to Land Banking
Land banking is about buying ahead of the market and holding with purpose. Here's the framework I've refined over 32 years.
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