Courses

Smarter Real Estate Starts with a Smarter Land Strategy

From overlooked lots to real-world exits—learn fast, proven land-first plays. Optional AI tools boost speed and precision.

This Isn’t the Real Estate You’re Used To

Most investors chase flips, rentals, or wholesales. The real margin is in adding value to land. Whether you’re a flipper, landlord, wholesaler, or aspiring developer, use lean, land-first strategies to unlock hidden profit.

How “Paperwork-Only” Deals Create $50K+ Profits

A 1:56 overview: How entitlement unlocks value and gives you the fastest path to a win. With 5 real life examples.



Get direct access to me in our Skool community—ask questions, get unstuck, share deals. I’m with you from first lead to finish.


If you’re new to development, here’s the simple rule that ties everything together. This ABV Value Ladder shows how land typically moves from about 10% to 25% of the After-Build Value before a single wall goes up—and where YOU capture the profit in the middle.


Not Sure Which Course to Choose?

5-Day Micro-Development QuickStart — $27 USD

• Take Action! Don’t just watch: a simple 5-day plan to work one real property in your market
• Map a smarter “paper” play (lot split, small infill, entitlement upgrade)
• Finish with an actual vetted property and a 1-page opportunity sheet you can show a partner or buyer
Good for: brand-new to land/value-add or shifting from flips/wholesales
Get started: Enroll and produce your first real opportunity in 5 days


Investor A.I. Toolkit — $47 USD (U.S. Only)

• Turn a 200-lead PropStream/BatchLeads list into a Top-10 hit list in minutes
• Ready-to-use prompts rank by motivation, equity, timeline, and more
• Save marketing time and spend by working only high-probability sellers
Good for: wholesalers/flippers/landlords drowning in data
Get started: Enroll and generate your Top-10 this week


Green Light Blueprint — $97 (USD)

• Read zoning & permitting fast: what’s "by-right" vs. discretionary, density, setbacks, upgrades
• Know the approvals path (pre-app → submittal → conditions) to avoid detours
• Build your “power partners” list + 12 seller-partnership structures to control deals on paper
Good for: anyone wanting confidence with city rules and paper profits
Get started: Enroll and turn city code into leverage


Find & Fund Deals & Capital — $197 (USD)

• Discover how to Find, Analyze & Validate entitlement value and pick the highest-margin play (split, infill, upgrade)
• Structure creative offers that win: assignments, options, seller/JV frameworks
• Build a funding menu (private lenders, small-balance debt, seller finance) + sample terms
Good for: moving a promising lead into a workable, fundable deal
Get started: Enroll and create your offer, partner plan, and path to capital


Build & Market (No Permitting) — $97 (USD)

• Move from paperwork to onsite action. Build your dream!

• Plan a lean scope, budget, and simple schedule so you finish on time/on budget
• Coordinate bids/vendors with a lightweight bid pack and change-order control
• Pre-sell/lease with a focused go-to-market, pricing, and buyer/tenant magnets
Good for: executing a small project cleanly and exiting fast
Get started: Enroll and turn your paper win into a confident exit


Micro-Development Master Bundle — $397 (USD)
• All five courses in one path: QuickStart, Investor A.I. Toolkit, Green Light Blueprint, Find & Fund, Build & Market

• Go from first lead to funded, built, and sold—step-by-step with templates, checklists, and proven prompts
• Learn zoning/permits, structure offers and creative capital, then execute lean and exit cleanly
• Best value: $535 total if bought separately

Good for: investors who want the complete system now and a clear, end-to-end roadmap
Get started: Enroll to unlock the entire ladder today


1-on-1 Mentorship — Developer Desk Sessions

• Bring your site, zoning, or offer and leave with clarity, next steps, and confidence
• De-risk your path, spot profit levers you’re missing, and replace guesswork with a simple plan
• Book a free 30 minute call with Darcy to see how he can help. Smaller projects billed on an hourly basis. For larger projects monthly mentorship are available.
Good for: live deals that need expert eyes now
Book: Choose a session and move your deal forward this week


Real Students. Real Outcomes.


The Micro-Development Path (fast + practical)

  • Find smarter → land-first/entitlement thinking to spot hidden value

  • Validate fast → what code allows; size the opportunity without construction

  • Structure & fund → control on paper (options/JVs/seller terms), line up capital, then exit or build


Let's Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I’m Darcy Marler — and I stopped surviving in real estate and started building smarter.


Since 2001, I’ve owned close to 100 properties, managed around 1,000 tenants, and built dozens of new homes.

But my biggest wins didn’t come from rentals, flips, or renos.

They came from zoning, paperwork, and small-but-smart deals.

Like the time I bought a tired house on a wide city lot…
I didn’t renovate it. I didn’t rent it.

I changed the zoning, split the lot, and sold both halves —
for more than I paid for the entire property.

No hammer. No drywall. Just strategy.

That one deal made more than six flips combined.
And it became the blueprint for what I now teach.

I call them my Micro-strategies — lean, fast, value-add models for modern investors.

If you’re tired of high risk, long holds, or tenant headaches…
I’d love to show you a better way.


How the Courses Fit Together:

Recommended paths

  • New to this? → QuickStart → Green Light Blueprint → Find & Fund → (optional) Build & Market
    Learn the method, read zoning fast, structure/finance the deal, then execute a small project if you choose.
  • Sitting on big wholesaling lists? → Investor A.I. Toolkit → QuickStart → GLB → Find & Fund → (optional) Build & Market
    Cut junk leads, get a real opportunity, validate with zoning, structure & fund creatively, then build/market if it fits.
  • Want the builder track? → QuickStart → GLB → Find & Fund → Build & Market
    From paper-approved concept to a small, market-ready project—scope, budget, schedule, and go-to-market.
  • Have a live opportunity now? → 1-on-1 Mentorship (Discovery Call)
    Get expert eyes, de-risk the path, and move from plan to profit with personalized guidance.


In short: find your first deal quickly (QS)  → validate with zoning & permitting (GLB) → analyze, structure & fund (F&F) → build & market (C&M) → exit. 

All with tremendous direct support along your journey. 


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need big capital?
A: Often no. You’ll learn options, creative thinking, and seller partnerships to control deals on paper before you spend.

Q: Is this only for developers?
A: No. Flippers, wholesalers, and landlords use these strategies to move up the value chain.

Q: U.S. only?
A: Strategy training applies broadly around the world. (*Note: The Investor A.I. Toolkit’s data examples (PropStream/BatchLeads) are U.S.-focused.)

Q: Where do I get help?
A: Every course includes access to Darcy in the Skool community for Q&A and feedback.

Q: What order should I take the courses?
A: Typical path: QuickStart → Green Light Blueprint → Find & Fund → Build & Market. Use the Investor A.I. Toolkit anytime to shortlist better leads, faster.