How AI Is Changing Land Investing Fast!
In this episode of The Generations of Wealth Podcast, Derek Dombeck sits down with Mike Deaton, a former tech executive who left corporate America after a double layoff and built a thriving land-investing business with his wife in the mountains of Colorado.
Mike shares how they transitioned from W-2 jobs at Microsoft and Nokia into land flipping and owner financing, creating consistent cash flow and lifestyle freedom. Together, Derek and Mike unpack the mindset shift required to leave corporate comfort, the mechanics of land investing, creative deal structures like owner financing and purchase options, and how to build a resilient business through market shifts.
How I Made $50,000 With No Money Or Credit!
In this episode of the Generations of Wealth podcast, Derek Dombeck sits down with veteran real estate investor Tony Youngs, who shares the story of how he got started in real estate in the 1980s — from buying his first foreclosure with no money or credit to building a career around uncovering “hidden market” deals. Tony emphasizes the power of direct communication, creative deal structuring, and going the extra mile to solve seller problems — even when that means driving a U-Haul across state lines.
Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with practical wisdom on how to find deals others miss — and why the human element in real estate is still the most powerful tool.