The Secrets To Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing With Brandon Cobb

Brandon Cobb is the Founding Partner of HBG Capital and Owner of Land Development Accelerator, where he serves as a real estate investment consultant, fund manager, and land development coach, helping investors and students turn raw land into new housing communities through land entitlements, development, and new construction. Under his leadership, HBG Capital has completed over 186 real estate transactions, regularly flips dozens of homes per year, and partners with national homebuilders to address the affordable housing crisis, with individual land deals targeted to generate $500,000 to seven figures in profit. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: • [00:00] Introduction • [02:28] How getting fired pushed Brandon Cobb into real estate • [05:34] Brandon’s three ways to profit from a single land deal • [08:28] Why national home builders are aggressively buying land right now • [13:10] Brandon breaks down the step-by-step land entitlement process • [22:38] How to get city officials on your side before approvals • [24:54] Ways to avoid the million-dollar mistakes new land developers often make • [30:42] Actionable first steps for breaking into land development today In this episode… Economic downturns have a way of exposing weak strategies and rewarding the ones built to last. So what actually makes a real estate investment truly recession-proof? For Brandon Cobb, a seasoned investor who has navigated both wins and costly mistakes, the answer comes down to control and flexibility. He explains that land development creates multiple exit strategies, from selling entitlements to finished lots or completed homes. That built-in optionality, paired with a major shortage in entry-level housing, gives investors a powerful edge when markets shift. Brandon emphasizes that the key is simple: stay where demand is strongest and never rely on just one way out. In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, host Mat Zalk is joined by Brandon Cobb, Owner of HBG Capital and Land Development Accelerator, to discuss recession-proof real estate investment strategies. Brandon discusses why land development creates multiple profit paths, how to identify high-growth markets, and ways to mitigate risk through entitlements. He also shares advice on working with city officials and avoiding costly development mistakes. Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Keyrenter Property Management. Keyrenter Property Management is a full-service property management company that helps clients buy, renovate, and operate real estate assets. The team helps clients build wealth while taking the headache out of property management. That’s why, no matter what rental you have — single-family homes, condos, townhomes, or apartments — they can give you the management solutions you need. To learn more about their services, go to https://keyrenterpmc.com/ or send them an email at info@keyrenterpmc.com. Powered by Rise25 Podcast Production Company - https://rise25.com/