Build wealth with land — no tenants, no toilets, just opportunity. In this episode of Walk In Victory, host NaRon Tillman sits down with land investor Mike Deaton, co-founder of Flipping Dirt, to break down how he walked away from the corporate world and built a profitable land investing business from the ground up. Mike shares step-by-step strategies for: - Finding off-market land deals - Evaluating raw land so you don’t get stuck with a bad property - Flipping land for quick profit vs. holding for long-term wealth - Creating passive income and financial freedom through simple, repeatable systems If you’re curious about real estate but don’t want the stress of tenants, repairs, and traditional rentals, this episode shows how land investing can be a powerful, beginner-friendly path into real estate and entrepreneurship. Use this conversation as a blueprint whether you’re: - Recovering from layoffs - Looking for a flexible side hustle - Or ready to build a full-time land business Time Stamp 00:00 Introduction to Land Acquisition 01:05 Understanding the Value of Land 01:41 Challenges in Land Acquisition 02:22 Introducing Naron Tillman and Mike 03:34 Mike's Journey into Land Acquisition 04:55 The Simplicity and Profitability of Land Deals 08:06 Structuring a Land Deal 15:40 Off-Market Property Acquisition 19:08 Coaching and Mentoring in Land Acquisition 27:27 Targeting Markets for Land Deals 30:54 Conclusion and Call to Action Connect with Mike & Ligia Deaton: Website: https://flippingdirt.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbdeaton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_and_ligia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikeandligia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandligia