In this episode, I talk with Mason McDonald, a land investor, licensed realtor, and adventurer in the wild world of mining claims.

Mason shares how becoming a realtor totally changed his land investing game, giving him the edge to make massive commissions, close unusual deals, and tap into a totally new stream of revenue that most land flippers overlook.

We also go deep on mining claims, how Mason bought a gold mine in Alaska for just $30K, and what it means to buy land you don’t technically own.

If you’ve ever wondered what becoming a licensed agent could do for your land business, or what the heck a “mining claim” actually is, this is a MUST LISTEN episode.

Links and Resources

• ColoradoLandOnline.com
• ColoradoLandAcquisitionServices.com
• Ballpoint Marketing (REtipster Affiliate Link)
• Land Agent Directory
• Grayson Houston
• 227: The Complete Guide to Understanding Mineral Rights w/ Vernon Henry
• Mineral Rights Explained
• What Is a Geotechnical Investigation?
• US Mineral Exchange
• EnergyNet
• Air Rights Explained
• Mason on Instagram
• Mason on LinkedIn
• The Big Picture Blueprint on YouTube
• Land Assemblage Explained

Key Takeaways

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how becoming a licensed realtor lets you earn commissions on deals you don't buy, convert dead leads wanting market price into listings, and refer buyers for 25% fees.
• Discover how Mason generates 15-20K monthly in commissions with minimal spend by sending neutral “tired of lowball offers” postcards instead of investor mailers.
• Understand how mining claims create opportunities, including Mason buying a 440-acre Alaska gold mine with equipment for $30K and listing it for $700K.
• See why county assessor websites reveal off-market sales data that never appears on the MLS, giving you more accurate comps than standard tools.
• Hear how ranch liquidation events sell 40+ properties in one day at full market price through intensive marketing and scarcity rather than discounts.

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