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From Flips to Development: Turning Raw Land into Builder-Ready Lots
Oct 2, 2025
Podcast
Brandon Cobb started out flipping houses, but a few key deals shifted his focus toward land development.
Now he spends his time on horizontal projects, getting lots approved, engineered, and pre-sold to national builders before a shovel ever hits the dirt.
In this episode, Brandon shares how he reduces risk, manages timelines, and turns raw land into builder-ready communities.
What you’ll learn:
Why pre-selling to national builders is a safer play than spec building
The step-by-step approval path from concept plan to grading permit
How per-pad pricing drives smarter deal analysis
The biggest mistakes new developers make with cities and engineers
Where to find Brandon Cobb:
• Investor resources and ebook: https://hbgcap.net
• Free course and community: https://learnlanddevelopment.com