Key to the City of Angels

Key to the City of Angels
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Unlock the secrets of Los Angeles real estate with Rick Albert, your guide to one of the world’s most dynamic markets. With 300+ deals under his belt, Rick shares expert insights on house hacking, investments, and multimillion-dollar deals. The Key to the City of Angels delivers market trends, success stories, and wealth-building tools. Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or just curious, this podcast offers practical advice to help you thrive. Tune in, learn the strategies, and find your key to success in L.A. real estate!
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The podcast covers a range of real estate topics such as house hacking, property investments, and the challenges faced by both landlords and tenants. For example, episodes feature insights on rental laws, investment strategies, and market trends, with specific discussions on navigating the complexities of property development and changes in buyer expectations.

Unlock the secrets of Los Angeles real estate with Rick Albert, your guide to one of the world’s most dynamic markets. With 300+ deals under his belt, Rick shares expert insights on house hacking, investments, and multimillion-dollar deals. The Key to the City of Angels delivers market trends, success stories, and wealth-building tools. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or just curious, this podcast offers practical advice to help you thrive. Tune in, learn the strategies, and find your key to success in L.A. real estate!

In this episode of The Key to the City of Angels, host Rick Albert interviews land visionary Logan Swanson, who shares how he built a thriving business flipping vacant land and now focuses on intentional, family-first rural communities. They discuss everything from zoning battles to why some land investors avoid California entirely—and where the next hot markets will be.
Hosted by: Rick Albert
Featuring: Logan Swanson – Land Investor | Visionary Developer
Logan Swanson is a real estate investor and the owner of Prime Land Exchange, specializing in land investments, subdivisions, and deal structuring. Since starting in 2018 with small $250 land deals, Logan has scaled up to multi-acre developments, leveraging creative financing, strategic land acquisition, and deal structuring to maximize returns. He is also the host of The Land Fixer Podcast, where he shares insights into land valuation, business-building strategies, and market trends for investors looking to scale their real estate ventures.
Key Topics Covered:
How to start land investing with limited capital
The reality of LA development, red tape, and risk
Why landlocked lots can be hidden goldmines
Transitioning from flipper to visionary community builder
Water access, entitlement risk, and climate-based investing
Connect with Logan Swanson:
Website → https://www.thelandfixer.com
Podcast → The Land Fixer Podcast
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/primelandexchange/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/logan.swanson.921/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-swanson-02661669
Follow Rick Albert:
Website → https://rickalbertonline.com/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RickBAlbert/
Instagram →https://www.instagram.com/rickbalbert/?hl=en
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbalbert/
Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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