

At Dirt to Doors, we take a holistic approach to real estate development, focusing not just on the physical structures we build, but also on the communities we create. We believe that by building better communities, we can create a better future for everyone.
With decades of experience in the real estate industry, our team of experts has the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional results. From concept to completion, we are committed to providing a seamless, hassle-free experience that exceeds expectations.
We are proud to have played a role in shaping some of the most vibrant and thriving communities in the region. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility has allowed us to create lasting value for our clients and the community at large.
Vacant lots are not just empty land. They may be assets, liabilities, or hidden development
opportunities. The problem is knowing which one you are holding before you risk land,
money, reputation, or time.
Dirt-To-Doors (D2D) helps vacant lot owners, faith-based organizations, and financial institutions
evaluate whether vacant urban land can become buildable, financeable, profitable housing.
Where mission matters, we also evaluate whether the opportunity is mission-aligned.
Buildable. Financeable. Profitable. Mission-Aligned.
Is your vacant lot an asset, a liability, or a development opportunity?
If you own a vacant lot, you may be wondering whether to sell it, hold it, list it, combine it with
nearby parcels, option it, partner with a developer, or explore whether it can support new
housing.
Dirt-To-Doors helps verified vacant lot owners move from guessing to clarity. We help owners
think through the practical questions that matter before they make a major decision about their
land.
Possible next step:
Vacant Lot Readiness Diagnostic
Church-owned land is stewardship before it is real estate.
If your church, ministry, or faith-based organization owns vacant or underused land, the decision
is bigger than a sale price. The land may represent mission, legacy, community impact, financial
responsibility, and reputational risk.
Dirt-To-Doors helps faith-based leaders and boards evaluate whether church-owned land should
be sold, held, listed, contributed, partnered, or developed. The goal is not to pressure the
organization into one path. The goal is to help the organization make a disciplined, informed,
mission-aligned decision.
Possible next step:
Faith Land Stewardship Diagnostic
Community development capital needs structure.
Financial institutions are often asked to support housing ideas that sound promising but are not
yet organized enough for serious review. Vacant lots, sponsors, borrowers, builders, incentives,
and community goals are only ingredients. They become stronger when they are organized into a
clearer pipeline.
Dirt-To-Doors helps financial institutions evaluate early-stage infill housing opportunities, site-
readiness issues, sponsor-readiness issues, vacant-lot pipelines, and possible community-
development alignment.
Possible next step:
Infill Housing Pipeline Briefing
Important Notification: Dirt-To-Doors does not guarantee CRA credit, loan approval, borrower referrals, mortgage volume, or regulatory treatment. Any compensation to Dirt-To-Doors must be for bonafide consulting, advisory, research, site-readiness, sponsor-readiness, or program-design services actually performed under a written agreement.

Dirt-To-Doors does not begin with guesswork or free property-specific advice. Serious
opportunities move through a clear professional process. We help serious people determine whether vacant urban lots can become new front doors.
We confirm who you are, what property or organization is involved, whether you have authority
to discuss the opportunity, and whether the matter appears to fit the Dirt-To-Doors process.
We collect basic information about the property, ownership, goals, timing, documents, and
decision-makers.
If the opportunity appears serious, the next step is a paid Dirt-To-Doors diagnostic. The
diagnostic helps determine whether the opportunity may be buildable, financeable, profitable,
and, where appropriate, mission-aligned.
You, the client, will receive a clearer path: sell, hold, list, bundle, option, partner, develop, pause, or pursue a deeper advisory engagement.
For serious opportunities, Dirt-To-Doors may provide additional advisory, brokerage, deal
architecture, site-control, lender-readiness, sponsor-readiness, or project-assembly support under a separate written agreement.
Please reach us at randalljameswalton@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We have expert real estate services with over 40 years of experience in the industry, with a proven track record of success in developing and managing properties. At Dirt to Doors, we believe in providing our clients with expert real estate services. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing in property, our team of experienced professionals are here to help you every step of the way.
Dirt-To-Doors is designed for serious people and organizations who are prepared to follow a
professional process.
You may be a good fit if:
Dirt-To-Doors is probably not the right fit if:
You want free property-specific development advice.
You are unwilling to provide your full name, property address, ownership role, or
decision authority.
You are not prepared to follow a written professional process.
You want guaranteed profits, guaranteed financing, guaranteed approvals, or guaranteed
development outcomes.
You are only looking for a casual conversation with no serious next step.
Managing Principal | Dirt-To-Doors, LLC
Ohio Licensed Real Estate Broker | Linden Lane Realty
Randall J. Walton is the Managing Principal of Dirt-To-Doors, LLC and an licensed real estate broker in Ohio and Kentucky with Linden Lane Realty. His professional background spans real estate brokerage, CRA banking, development finance, municipal economic development, construction
management, new-home sales, urban planning, and infill housing strategy.
Randall has worked with Fifth Third Bank, The Community Builders, Wise Construction, The
Drees Company, Fischer Homes, and the City of Cincinnati in roles involving finance, construction, planning, economic development, budgeting, and real estate strategy.
Through Dirt-To-Doors, Randall helps vacant lot owners, faith-based organizations, financial institutions, and mission-driven partners determine whether vacant urban land can become buildable, financeable, profitable housing.
His practical value is helping clients understand the dirt, the deal, the numbers, the city process,
construction risk, and the likely market exit before costly decisions are made.
513-659-2284

Trina Mathews Walton
Member & Attorney | Dirt-To-Doors, LLC
Trina Mathews Walton brings a distinguished combination of legal, compliance, banking, market research, and real estate expertise to Dirt-To-Doors. Her professional experience includes Dinsmore & Shohl, Procter & Gamble, U.S. Bank, Redfin, and Opendoor, where she developed expertise in legal analysis, market strategy, banking operations, real estate compliance, and institutional decision-making. Admitted to practice law in Ohio, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, Trina provides a disciplined, strategic perspective on complex real estate transactions. She helps clients identify risk, evaluate opportunities, and make well-informed decisions involving vacant land, private-owned property, and lender-facing housing initiatives.

Adrienne Alexis Walton
Client Experience, Website & Brand Support | Dirt-To-Doors, LLC
Adrienne Alexis Walton brings a thoughtful blend of client-service experience, relationship-building ability, creative judgment, and digital communication support to Dirt-To-Doors. Her prior work with Redfin and Disney gave her firsthand exposure to customer experience, professional presentation, brand standards, and the importance of helping people feel informed, respected, and well-served. Adrienne’s role is especially valuable because Dirt-To-Doors serves clients who may be facing unfamiliar real estate decisions. Her work helps ensure that vacant lot owners, faith-based organizations, financial institutions, and mission-driven partners can quickly understand who Dirt-To-Doors is, what problems it helps solve, and how to take the next step with confidence.
Serious inquiries begin with basic verification. Please complete the form below so Dirt-To-
Doors can determine whether your property, organization, or institution may be a fit for
the D2D process.
Dirt-To-Doors does not provide free custom property analysis, feasibility opinions, pricing
strategy, lender strategy, partner introductions, or development recommendations through
the website or during casual calls. Property-specific work begins only after intake, written
scope, and payment of the required fee.
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