397: Struggling Teacher In NYC—Then He Landed A $25k Deal
From broke NYC teacher to $25k closer—Ralph Rodriguez shares how consistency and cold calls changed his life.
The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · Ralph Rodriguez, Ryan Haywood, David Lecko
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Show Notes
Ralph Rodriguez was a struggling special-ed teacher in NYC when he discovered wholesaling on YouTube. One year later, he closed a $25k deal—during his lunch break. In this episode, David and Ryan break down Ralph’s journey, his cold calling strategy, and how he built momentum with no money and zero experience.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - Why Ralph Rodriguez Started Wholesaling & His $25k Deal
3:31 - Balancing His Teaching Job And Wholesaling
4:57 - His First Deal & Finding Buyers
8:38 - How He Finds His Deals
12:37 - Find A Good Deal First, Then Find The Buyer
14:26 - What He Shows In His YouTube Videos
17:02 - Closing Thoughts
19:58 - Outro
LINKS:
Instagram: Ralph Rodriguez
https://www.instagram.com/i_am_ralph09/
YouTube: Ralphy Rodriguez
https://www.youtube.com/@RalphyRod
Instagram: David Lecko
https://www.instagram.com/dlecko
Website: DealMachine
https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
Instagram: Ryan Haywood
https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments
Website: Heritage Home Investments
https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/