From Fired to Seven Figures: How Brandon Cobb Builds Wealth Through Land Development

02/01/2026 24 min
From Fired to Seven Figures: How Brandon Cobb Builds Wealth Through Land Development

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In this episode of the Finding Discounted Property Podcast, host Michael Pinter sits down with Brandon Cobb, founder of HPG Capital, to break down how raw land can be transformed into highly profitable development deals.Brandon shares his unexpected journey from being fired from his dream job in medical device sales to discovering real estate, flipping houses, and ultimately building seven-figure land development deals. He explains why land development became his focus, how he works with national builders like Lennar and D.R. Horton, and what investors need to know about zoning, approvals, density, and infrastructure.You’ll learn:How Brandon identifies land that builders actually want to buyWhy zoning and density matter more than acreageHow to work with city planners instead of fighting themHow builders can help cover development soft costsWhy you should never buy land before approvals are in placeThe key differences between developing land in growth-friendly markets vs. restrictive states like New York and CaliforniaWhether you’re an experienced real estate investor or just curious about land development, this episode offers a clear, honest look at how value is created long before construction ever begins.Brandon also shares free educational resources and explains how investors can learn more about land development through LearnLandDevelopment.com.Brandon Cobb - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbgcapital/Hope You enjoy it I offer other products thanks for listening

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