Our Story

Built to bridge the gap.

Mainland Lots exists to solve a simple problem: landowners have land they don't need, and builders need land they can't find. We connect the two — fairly, efficiently, and transparently.

How We Started

From vacant lots to valuable connections.

Mainland Lots was founded on a simple observation: there are thousands of vacant lots sitting unused across the country — lots their owners are tired of maintaining, paying taxes on, and worrying about. Meanwhile, home builders in those same markets are desperate for buildable land.

The disconnect isn't a lack of land or a lack of demand. It's a lack of connection. Most landowners don't know how to reach builders. Most builders don't have the time to cold-call thousands of owners. We sit in the middle — finding the land, making the offer, and bringing the right parties together.

Based in New Orleans, we operate in growing markets across the country — wherever new construction is active and builders are buying.

Our Mission

To be the most trusted land acquisition partner for landowners and builders alike — by paying fair prices, closing quickly, and doing exactly what we say we'll do.

10+
Active Markets
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Simple Promise
$0
Seller Fees
48hr
Offer Turnaround
What We Believe

Our values aren't decorative.

Every one of these shows up in how we do business — from the first phone call to the closing table.

Fairness

We pay market-driven prices — not the lowest number we think we can get away with. A fair offer is what keeps landowners picking up our calls.

Transparency

Every offer is in writing. Every step is documented. No hidden fees, no surprise deductions, no fine print. What we say is what you get.

Speed

Time kills deals. We move fast — 48-hour offers, 30-day closings, and same-day responses to every call and email.

Reliability

If we put a lot under contract, we close it. If we tell a builder we'll source land, we source it. Our word is our business.

The Team

Who you're working with.

Our grandfather on the family tree farm in Mississippi

Matthew Ainsworth

Founder & Principal

Land acquisition and builder partnerships background with a focus on vacant land acquisition and builder partnerships across high-growth U.S. markets.

Let's talk about your land.

Whether you're selling a lot or sourcing land for your next project, we'd like to help. Reach out — no pressure, no obligation.

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