Grit Land Co. is an exciting new Alabama real estate brokerage focused on hunting tracts, recreational properties and investment land, as well as other residential and commercial properties.
Based in Mountain Brook, the company was founded by B.J. Davis and David Marshall. The experts at Grit Land Co. market, identify and develop real estate investments that are safe, valuable and designed to multiply in both financial return and meaningful impact.
One of Grit’s land agents is Kevin “Cheeto” Marlowe, who sells recreational, hunting, farm and timber properties. Cheeto began selling land in 2022, but he’s an avid outdoorsman with many years of land management and development experience.
“I'm excited about Grit Land Co. because selling land is what we do, building people is who we are,” Cheeto said. “We’re not just land agents. Our goal is to influence men into a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ. We want to build lasting value in people's land for generations to come.”
Cheeto enjoys serving his clients. “I’m a highly motivated seller, a go-getter and a true people person,” he said. “I get energy from connecting with others. I also approach every deal with integrity and passion. I’m not just here to sell someone a piece of land. I want it to be the right piece. My goal is to help people find land that aligns with their vision and dreams, something that can grow into a legacy for their family for generations.”
Cheeto helps clients navigate complex transactions with confidence. “From detailed property videos to deep knowledge of rural tracts, we showcase land in a way that truly highlights its value,” he said. “I’ve built strong relationships with both land and residential agents, and we often collaborate to make sure each client is working with someone who understands their specific goals – whether that’s a home, acreage, commercial property or a combination of all three.”
A Birmingham native, Cheeto grew up in Cahaba Heights and earned a bachelor’s degree in Christian studies at Mississippi College, where he also played football. He and his wife, Beth, live in Chelsea with their children, Sullivan, age 9, and Hannah Rylee, age 5.
Cheeto’s Christian faith is a big part of his work. “As a land agent, my mission is to provide exceptional service to my clients with integrity, honesty and a heart centered on the values Christ instilled in me,” he said. “I strive to honor people above profit, build trust through transparency and guide each transaction with fairness and respect – no matter my clients’ beliefs. Through it all, no matter how big or small the deal, my prayer is that people see Christ in the way I serve, work and treat others. My goal is to create lasting relationships based on service, not just success, ensuring that every client feels valued and supported throughout their journey.”
Co-founder Davis is Grit’s principal broker and has a strong background in land development and conservation and a lifelong passion for the outdoors, Co-founder Marshall is an experienced business leader who partners with land owners and investors on strategic land acquisition, development and portfolio growth.
For more information, call 205-447-7456 or go to gritlandco.com.
