The 10 Best States to Buy Land (Here’s Where)
Fri Feb 06 2026
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In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the 10 best states to buy land in the USA for 2026, using nationwide trends and real-world experience to identify the hottest land investing markets. They explain what makes a state profitable, point out emerging areas with strong demand, warn you which markets to avoid, and share practical strategies for buying and selling land in those states.
If you’re new to land investing, this episode shows you exactly where to focus to get your first deal in 2026!
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SOCIAL
Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/
Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Intro
01:08 – What makes a good state?
02:04 – West coast region
05:38 – Western states
07:45 – Midwest area
09:40 – Southern states
11:28 – Northeast region
14:16 – Cutting bad markets
18:10 – Easy picks for good states
20:49 – Locking in the Top 10
27:02 – Outro
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Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 Land Portal gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus Land Portal University, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching? Schedule a FREE strategy call here. ================================ In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the 10 best states to buy land in the USA for 2026, using nationwide trends and real-world experience to identify the hottest land investing markets. They explain what makes a state profitable, point out emerging areas with strong demand, warn you which markets to avoid, and share practical strategies for buying and selling land in those states. If you’re new to land investing, this episode shows you exactly where to focus to get your first deal in 2026! ================================ SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ================================ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro 01:08 – What makes a good state? 02:04 – West coast region 05:38 – Western states 07:45 – Midwest area 09:40 – Southern states 11:28 – Northeast region 14:16 – Cutting bad markets 18:10 – Easy picks for good states 20:49 – Locking in the Top 10 27:02 – Outro