The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

Ethan Teleky spent seven months hustling for his first deal—and when he changed his mindset, everything shifted. In this episode, Ryan and David break down how Ethan went from working as a grocery clerk to making $12,000 on his very first wholesale deal. You'll hear the small changes he made, how he started thinking differently about sellers, and the systems he’s now using to build real momentum. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:33 - An Overview Of Ethan Teleky’s Business1:12 - What Inspired Him To Go Virtual & His Process3:29 - What He Says When Talking To Sellers5:19 - The Lists And Data That Ethan’s Targets6:46 - How He Found His Cold Callers9:19 - Using DealMachine’s Data12:06 - Exporting Data With DealMachine15:53 - What He’s Looking Forward To In 202518:49 - What Motivated Him To Get Started In Wholesaling20:41 - Ethan’s Advice For New Wholesalers24:18 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Ethan Telekyhttps://www.instagram.com/ethannrei/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

If you're struggling to get traction in real estate, chances are it's one of these three problems: not taking enough action, getting stuck overanalyzing deals, or avoiding seller conversations. In this highlight from the DealMachine Masterclass, Michael Pouliot shares real-world strategies to move past these roadblocks and start building serious momentum. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The Top 3 Problems That New Investors Need To Solve0:57 - Problem 1: Taking Action5:33 - Problem 2: Underwriting Deals10:23 - Problem 3: Talking To Sellers14:18 - Closing Thoughts15:20 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Michael Pouliothttps://www.instagram.com/michaelpouliot_official/ Website: Michael Pouliothttps://www.skool.com/deal-maker-fast-track-6104/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Rick Howell went from working as an electrician to flipping eight homes at a time — pulling in $30,000 profit per deal. In this episode, he breaks down how he scaled up without burning out, how he decides whether to flip or wholesale, and the simple systems that keep the money moving. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:40 - An Overview Of Rick Howell’s Business2:21 - His First Rehab & Learning How To Renovate6:51 - Getting His Real Estate License9:51 - The Rental Side Of His Business & Property Management14:23 - The Struggles Rick Has Seen In Self Managing Your Rentals16:26 - The Rental Scam David Encountered19:03 - How They Decide What Properties To Keep As Rentals21:29 - His Average Deal Numbers And How He Approaches Rehab Costs26:18 - How They Find Their Leads28:22 - The Data From DealMachine36:23 - A Marketing Pro Tip37:14 - Closing Thoughts38:07 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Rick Howellhttps://www.instagram.com/rickhowellrei/ Website: Rick Howellhttps://solo.to/rickhowell Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

What do you actually say when a seller calls you back? In this episode, David shares a real recorded call with a homeowner—and breaks it down with Ryan, step by step. You’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, and how to keep sellers talking long enough to uncover what really matters. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:43 - What Led To This Call & Property Details4:14 - Starting The Call Breakdown6:52 - Problems That Come From Not Having Lease Agreements10:09 - Continuing On With The Call15:05 - The Importance Of Letting The Seller Talk20:24 - What David Thought When The Seller Was Giving Low Comps25:46 - Letting The Seller Talk More33:49 - Ryan’s Thoughts On The Call38:51 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Fayez Jangda didn’t find his first deal the traditional way—and that’s what makes this story so powerful. Instead of chasing distressed properties, he found a distressed wholesaler with a contract they couldn’t move. What happened next? A joint venture that netted Fayez $80,000 and launched his investing career. In this episode, he shares the unconventional approach he took, how he scaled from one deal to doing a deal a day, and why novations became a major part of his strategy. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:52 - An Overview of Fayez Jangda’s Business2:28 - Making $80k On His First Deal7:46 - How He Approached Wholesaling Like A Commercial Project12:06 - Why He Started Wholesaling In The First Place16:02 - Experiencing Struggles As An Entrepreneur17:10 - Finding His Next Deal19:36 - How Novations Grew To Be A Big Part Of His Business25:19 - Do You Have To Be An Agent To Do Novations?26:51 - What Novations Allow You To Do As An Investor29:12 - What He’s Looking Forward To Most In 202530:47 - The Hard To Get Data That Fayez Is Looking For38:38 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Fayez Jangdahttps://www.instagram.com/tecknofj/ Website: Fayez Jangdahttps://winwinhomes.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

In this 15-minute highlight of the masterclass, Dherby Laraque reveals the 4 critical steps behind her builder-first land strategy that’s helped her and her students hit consistent 6-figure results. You’ll learn how she picks the right markets, connects with high-volume builders, makes smart offers, and sets up simple systems to scale. If you’re still chasing distressed houses, this might be your wake-up call. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The Difference Between Wholesaling Houses Versus Land2:04 - Step 1: Choosing A Market6:28 - Step 2: How To Find And Contact Home Builders12:36 - Step 3: Marketing To Sellers13:42 - Step 4: Automate And Scale14:27 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Dherby Laraquehttps://www.instagram.com/ms_dherby/ Website: Dherby Laraquehttps://linktr.ee/Ms_Dherby Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Laz Perez runs a South Florida real estate business focused on wholesaling, completing 160 deals last year. He notes that the Florida market is currently "pretty cold" or softer. To navigate this, Laz emphasizes dynamic pricing based on market conditions and a strong disposition process with a focus on building a buyer pool. Despite the cooling market, Laz believes absolutely there is still opportunity by understanding local areas and adapting strategies.Here are three impressive things about Laz Perez:Laz shifted his business strategy from buying properties at auctions to directly reaching out to sellers. This shows he can adapt his approach as the market changes.After trying to flip houses himself, Laz realized his skills were better suited for marketing and sales. So he stopped flippingLaz finds a lot of satisfaction in seeing his team members succeed in their personal lives, like getting married and buying homes. This highlights his focus on people and team building. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview Of Laz Perez’s Business1:54 - Finding A Job In The Real Estate Industry Before Investing3:30 - What Happened With His First Few Flips & Where He Found Them8:14 - Transitioning Into Marketing To Sellers9:43 - One Of His High Points As A Business Owner10:30 - Hiring Talent Proactively12:53 - Having Hard Conversations With Employees14:08 - Is Wholesaling Too Competitive?16:15 - Do Interest Rates Affect Laz’s Business?19:34 - Building A Buyers List20:56 - The Mindset That Led To His Success22:07 - What He’d Be Doing If He Wasn’t In Real Estate22:55 - What Laz Is Looking Forward To Most In 202523:42 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Laz Perezhttps://www.instagram.com/LachPerez/ Website: Laz Perezhttps://www.peakcashoffers.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Are you frustrated by inconsistent deal flow in your wholesaling business after experiencing initial wins, perhaps remembering the excitement of your first $20,000 deal but struggling to scale? In this episode, we learn from Aaron Gaunt, who progressed from those early successes to running a Southern California wholesale operation that achieved under four million in deals last year. He'll reveal the team structure, including three outside sales reps and four inside sales reps, and the systems he implemented to move beyond sporadic deals to a predictable volume. Discover how Aaron built a "lean and mean" operation to consistently generate and close wholesale transactions, allowing him to focus on growth and even dedicate time to personal pursuits. Here are three impressive things about Aaron Gaunt:Aaron made a life-changing decision to quit his job as a firefighter after his first significant $55,000 wholesale deal (by reselling a contract), demonstrating a bold move based on early success and belief in his real estate venture.Aaron has proactively implemented strategies to "buy back his time," including building a full commercial-grade gym at his house and hiring someone to handle household chores, freeing up several hours each week to focus on his business and personal life.Aaron emphasizes the importance of core values (growthminded, competitive greatness, extreme ownership) and a mission statement (be excellent, be ethical, lasting relationship with you) within his company, actively integrating them into team training and daily operations. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Working On Fitness To Maximize Productivity4:01 - Buying Back Your Time5:45 - How Can A Real Estate Business Generate Recurring Revenue11:03 - What David Put In Place To Buy Back His Time15:48 - Books That David Recommends18:54 - How Do You Keep More Of The Revenue You Generate?30:20 - What Aaron’s Business Looks Like33:58 - How He Approaches Training His Employees35:53 - Why Aaron Got Into Real Estate & Low Points In His Journey43:49 - One Of His Highest Points In Business46:22 - How To Make Sure Your Kids Aren’t Spoiled53:21 - What Aaron Would Say If Someone Said It Was Too Late To Invest53:55 - DealMachine’s Data & AI In Real Estate59:42 - Cold Calling Services1:04:49 - What Aaron Is Looking Forward To In 20251:07:30 - The Early Days Of Balancing Firefighting And Starting A Business1:15:34 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Aaron Gaunthttps://www.instagram.com/AaronLGaunt/ Website: Aaron Gaunthttps://linktr.ee/algaunt88 Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Are you spending valuable time and resources on marketing that yields no results due to inaccurate or outdated data? In this episode, we learn from Chad Young, who openly shares his early struggles that involved sending out an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 yellow letters based on poor data, which significantly delayed his first successful transaction. Chad will explain how he persevered through these initial setbacks and eventually discovered effective marketing methods that led his company to achieve 200 deals per year. Discover actionable insights from Chad's journey to help you avoid similar pitfalls and streamline your path to consistent deal flow in real estate.Here are three impressive things about Chad Young that were not explicitly mentioned in the episode:Chad demonstrated significant perseverance despite early setbacks and a substantial financial investment of around $30,000 before securing his first deal. This highlights his determination to succeed even when faced with initial failure due to bad data.Chad's company experienced a period of rapid growth after shifting marketing strategies, notably with radio advertising, where they were spending approximately $5,000 per month and consistently securing three contracts with an average profit of $40,000 each. This indicates a highly effective marketing phase.Chad has made a significant commitment to leadership development, investing heavily in coaching for himself and his team with the specific goal of scaling his business further. This demonstrates a strategic approach to long-term growth beyond just deal acquisition. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Why It Took Chad Young So Long To Get His First Deal3:26 - The Story Behind His First Deal6:33 - His Journey From 1 to 500 Deals10:43 - Why The Industry Favors Cold Calling11:25 - The Mindset That Led To His Success13:52 - How His Team Has Evolved15:23 - What Chad Is Looking Forward To In 202516:44 - Having Hard Conversations20:34 - The Double Lot Data From DealMachine & More Data He Wants23:22 - What He’s Hoping To Learn From CG This Year24:33 - What Chad Would Be Doing If He Wasn’t In Real Estate25:23 - Are Interest Rates Too High To Invest?26:50 - One Of His Lowest Lows In Business29:42 - His Highest Highs31:55 - Closing Thoughts32:55 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Chad Younghttps://www.instagram.com/chadyoungid/ Website: The Easy Home Buyerhttps://theeasyhomebuyer.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Most investors struggle because they’re flying blind — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, you’ll learn the 5 core metrics that top-performing real estate investors track every week to identify bottlenecks, boost conversions, and grow consistently. Plus, you’ll hear the personal story behind the 4P mindset that helped turn a financial low point into a thriving business.Email To Get The LOACC Spreadsheet: [email protected] KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The 4P Model That Joe Homebuyer Uses3:29 - Learning From The Highs And Lows In Your Life6:53 - LOACC: Your Business Vitals11:12 - Tracking Your Business Vitals With The Joe Homebuyer Spreadsheet15:29 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Joe Homebuyerhttps://www.instagram.com/joehomebuyerfranchising/ Website: Joe Homebuyerhttps://www.joehomebuyer.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Welcome to the show for real estate investors looking to go beyond the limitations of the Multiple Listing Service. Are you tired of competing for slim margins on MLS properties and wondering how to tap into more lucrative opportunities? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Higgins, who initially started his real estate journey by buying rentals on the MLS without even knowing about wholesaling. Brian's story takes us through his evolution into a seasoned investor who built a portfolio of 360 rental properties and also successfully wholesaled approximately 500 properties over a few years. Tune in to learn how Brian transitioned beyond relying solely on the MLS to uncover alternative deal sources and develop the analysis skills needed to achieve significant scale in your real estate business. Here are three impressive things about Brian Higgins that were not explicitly mentioned in the podcast intro we created:Brian and his partner rapidly scaled their business, purchasing approximately 800 to 900 deals in a four-year range. This demonstrates a significant pace of acquisition and activity.Brian's understanding of deal analysis evolved to prioritize long-term cash flow over just initial equity gains, recognizing that even deals with high equity might not be sound investments if they don't cash flow adequately. This shows a deeper understanding of sustainable real estate investing.Brian and his partner developed a model called "burn keys" where they would wholesale properties, renovate them, and even offer property management, providing a full-service solution for investors. This highlights their innovative approach and ability to cater to a specific investor need. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview Of Brian Higgins’ Business2:59 - How Brian Got His Start In Real Estate7:57 - The Investors That Buy Deals From Him8:41 - Offsetting The Income From Real Estate & Cost Segregation12:18 - What He Was Trying To Accomplish When He Started His Business14:48 - Owning 360 Rentals & A Property Management Company18:33 - How His Thought Process Changed After Having A Few Properties Paid Off22:07 - The Mindset That Led To His Success24:01 - Working With Contractors & Appraisers26:45 - How Brian Approaches Renovation Costs31:53 - What He’d Be Doing If He Wasn’t Doing Real Estate32:45 - His Lowest Point In Business34:39 - His Highest Highs In Business36:05 - What He Would Say To Someone Who Says It’s Too Late To Invest39:41 - What He’s Looking Forward To Most In 202543:42 - Closing Thoughts44:09 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Brian Higginshttps://www.facebook.com/brian.higgins.904/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Are you concerned about the increasing costs of marketing diminishing your returns in wholesaling? In this episode, we learn from Chris Burrow, who transitioned beyond initial wholesaling to navigate these challenges. Chris currently focuses on fix and flip projects and manages 60 rental properties as part of his business, aiming for approximately 100 deals annually across these various strategies. Discover how exploring options like fix and flip and long-term rentals can provide more sustainable pathways in a changing market.Here are three more impressive things about Chris Burrow:Chris experienced rapid success after starting in real estate investing in 2018, going from making only $20,000 as a real estate agent in 2017 to quickly closing deals and catching up on debt.He places a strong emphasis on building genuine connections with sellers by listening to their stories and offering solutions based on empathy, contrasting this with the sales-focused approach he felt was inauthentic as an agent.Chris has developed structured systems for his fix and flip business, including a standardized renovation blueprint and a property grading system for efficient underwriting. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview of Chris Burrow’s Business1:03 - How He Got His Start In Real Estate1:59 - Why Flipping Felt More Authentic For Chris9:15 - Working With His Wife10:10 - When He Decided He Wanted To Flip Instead Of Wholesale14:25 - How They Estimate Rehab Costs16:44 - Deciding What To Anchor18:20 - How They Approach Sales Training23:11 - Finding Reliable Contractors28:35 - Are Interest Rates Too High To Invest?31:27 - What Chris Would Be Doing If He Wasn’t A Real Estate Investor32:27 - The Mindset That Led To His Success34:59 - His Highest High In Business38:03 - What He’s Looking Forward To Most In 202540:16 - The Hard To Get Data That Chris Is Looking For44:55 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Chris Burrowhttps://www.instagram.com/thechrisburrow/ Website: Chris Burrowhttps://www.maximumcashhomebuyers.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Real estate investors always want an edge—and in this video, we break down exactly what kind of data separates the pros from the pack. From AI-powered lists of likely sellers, to hidden double-lot flip opportunities, to the agents and property managers quietly controlling deal flow—we cover seven powerful data points that are hard to get... unless you know where to look. Learn how to use DealMachine’s filters (and a few backdoor tricks) to access all this and more. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - 9 Types Of Hard To Get Data That DealMachine Has1:30 - #1: Emails Of Vacant Scatter Lots4:16 - #2: Agents Who Sold More Than One New Construction In The Last Year5:47 - #3: Property Managers8:32 - #4: Homes On Double Lots12:58 - #5: Input 40 Previous Deals To Reverse Engineer17:50 - #6: Emergency List Of Run Down Properties18:57 - #7: Top Performing Agents Ordered By Listings With LinkedIn Profiles22:36 - Closing Thoughts LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Are you finding that solely focusing on wholesale assignments limits your ability to capture long-term wealth and leaves you reliant on constantly finding new buyers? In this episode, we speak with Casey Gregersen, who started with his first off-market deal in 2010 and has built a vertically integrated real estate business. Casey will share how he evolved beyond just wholesaling, incorporating in-house construction and property management for his rental portfolio, aiming to complete 100 deals this year across various strategies. Learn how you can expand beyond the constraints of strictly wholesaling by understanding the benefits of buy-and-hold, fix and flip, and even raising capital to build a more resilient and profitable business.Here are three more impressive things about Casey Gregersen:Casey's real estate journey began with house hacking his first off-market deal in 2010, immediately generating cash flow by renting out rooms.Despite starting in real estate early, Casey continued to work a full-time W2 job at Shell for several years, strategically using his income and time off to learn and invest further.Casey made a significant life decision to leave his full-time job at Shell after realizing he was missing important family moments, demonstrating his commitment to aligning his work and personal priorities after building a stable real estate business. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview Of Casey Gregersen’s Business1:39 - When Casey Did His First Off-Market Deal3:49 - His Next Deals After That7:04 - The Mindset That Allowed Him To Rent Out His First Property9:20 - What Casey Would Say To People Who Think Interest Rates Are Too High13:12 - Is It Too Late To Invest In Real Estate?14:55 - Casey’s Lowest Lows In Business17:25 - His High Points In Business21:06 - What He’d Be Doing If He Never Got Into Real Estate22:20 - What He’s Looking Forward To Most In 202523:25 - The Data That Casey Needs The Most28:18 - The Last Topic He Spoke About At Collective Genius That Made Him Proud29:26 - The Mindset That Led To Casey’s Success31:36 - Tax Cheat Codes & The Entrepreneur Mindset39:02 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Casey Gregersenhttps://www.instagram.com/caseygregersen Website: Casey Gregersenhttps://caseygregersen.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Most real estate calls aren’t random—they follow patterns. In this episode, Erick Gydesen breaks down the 9 most common types of seller calls, from the angry "Remove me!" to the motivated "I liked your offer." You’ll learn exactly how to handle each one, keep the conversation alive, and turn more calls into closings. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The Nine Different Types Of Seller Calls0:33 - 1: The Removal Call3:15 - 2: The Confusion Call4:16 - 3: I’m Saving It For Later4:45 - 4: On Market Home That Isn’t Selling8:35 - 5: Your Offer Is Too Low10:10 - 6: The Influencer Call11:19 - 7: I’m Selling, But Not For A Few Months12:30 - 8: I’m Trying To Learn More About Your Process14:35 - 9: I Like Your Offer15:14 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Erick Gydesenhttps://www.instagram.com/ErickGydesen/ Website: DM Forcehttps://dmforce.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Are you frustrated by the limited opportunities in traditional real estate and the struggle to find unique, high-potential deals? In this episode, we speak with Bentley Pugh from Seattle, who transitioned from being a real estate agent to specializing in underutilized infill lots and development opportunities. He'll share his journey and insights into how he identifies these unique situations in a competitive market like Seattle, and how his business achieved rapid growth to $12 million after just four to five years. Learn how Bentley's unconventional approach to real estate can provide a fresh perspective on finding less competitive and potentially lucrative deals Here are three more impressive things about Bentley Pugh:Bentley Pugh got into the real estate business simply by being a real estate agent. This suggests a grounded and organic entry into the field that later led to his specialization.His business focuses on underutilized infill lots. This specialization indicates a strategic approach to finding opportunities within a developed area like Seattle, potentially leveraging existing infrastructure.Bentley has a unique approach to finding talent, as evidenced by him observing someone doing good work (like diligently signing ballots) and then hiring that person months later. This demonstrates a keen eye for potential and a longer-term recruitment strategy. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview of Bentley Pugh’s Business2:50 - How His Life Would Be Different If He Wasn’t Investing3:25 - What Helped Him Become Successful In Business8:34 - Experiencing Tough Times In Business13:16 - The Highest Highs In His Business14:12 - How Do You Find Infill Lots?16:16 - What Bentley Would Say To Someone Who Says Interest Rates Are Too High18:04 - His Mindset On Teaching His Kids About Money19:54 - What He’s Looking Forward To In 202520:45 - Helping Your Employees Grow23:48 - Where He Finds Most Of His Team Members26:27 - Bentley’s Takeaway From Their Day At CG27:24 - What He Would Say To Someone Who Says It’s Too Late To Start27:48 - Closing Thoughts28:07 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Beachworks LLChttps://www.instagram.com/beachworksllc/ Website: Beachworks LLChttps://beachworks.org/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of scaling your wholesaling operation and building a reliable team? In this episode, we dive into the journey of Corey Reyment, who started in 2016 and has since completed 800 to 1,000 wholesale deals. Corey will share his insights on overcoming hiring pitfalls and developing effective marketing strategies, revealing how he built a business that now closes a significant volume of deals and averages around $23,000 per wholesale transaction. Learn actionable steps to streamline your growth and avoid costly mistakes from someone who has achieved substantial success in the wholesaling industry. Here are three more impressive things about Corey Reyment that weren't mentioned in the intro:Corey quickly transitioned into wholesaling, completing his first wholesale deal just four days after purchasing his first rental property in 2016. This demonstrates his rapid entry and early success in the wholesaling business.His motivation for starting his business was driven by a desire to escape an unfulfilling job and gain more time with his family. This personal drive and clear "intensity" fueled his entrepreneurial journey.Corey's company has a significant marketing budget, spending approximately $50,000 to $60,000 per month, which equates to about 15% of their total revenue. This substantial investment highlights their commitment to consistent lead generation. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview of Corey Reyment’s Business1:19 - Why He Likes Wholesaling Better Than Flipping & His First Deal3:13 - What He Makes Now On An Average Wholesale Deal5:37 - Corey’s Approach To Marketing8:46 - What He Was Trying To Accomplish When He Started His Business10:38 - The Mindset That Allowed Him To Grow His Business & His Hiring Process15:41 - The Lowest Lows And The Highest Highs He’s Had In His Business19:26 - The Transformation Of DealMachine20:56 - Is It Too Late To Invest In Real Estate?23:49 - The Data That Corey Would Love But Can’t Find26:11 - What Corey’s Looking Forward To Most In 202529:21 - How He Found His First Wholesale Deal So Quickly30:16 - How Corey Would Tell Dave Ramsay That Debt Is Good35:36 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Corey Reymenthttps://www.instagram.com/foxcities_homebuyers/ Website: Corey Reymenthttps://www.foxcitieshomebuyers.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Are you struggling to find profitable wholesale deals in an increasingly competitive market? In this episode, we speak with CJ Moss, who, operating in the tight Rhode Island and Massachusetts markets, is currently closing six deals per week. He'll reveal how his company carved out a niche, focusing on properties four units and under, allowing them to achieve an average profit of $60,000 per deal. Learn how CJ and his team bypass intense competition and consistently generate impressive results, offering a roadmap to transform your wholesaling business. Here are three of the most impressive things from the conversation with CJ Moss:CJ's wholesaling business in a competitive New England market is achieving significant scale, closing around six deals per week and aiming for 300 deals this year. This high volume demonstrates their strong operational capabilities and market penetration.They are generating an exceptional average profit of $60,000 per wholesale deal. This impressive margin highlights their ability to find highly profitable opportunities in their chosen niche of properties with four units or less.CJ and his wife have successfully built a "pretty big team" focused entirely on wholesaling "straight assignments" after starting in 2019. They have also identified clear roles, with CJ as the visionary and his wife as a "sales killer," contributing to their rapid growth and success. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview of CJ Moss’s Business1:09 - What He Was Trying To Accomplish When He Started His Business1:55 - When He First Started Doing Multi-Family4:21 - His Goal With Building More Passive Income5:55 - Why He Chose To Focus On 4 Units And Less & How He Finds Deals8:01 - How His Marketing Approach Evolved9:04 - How He Found Out About Wholesaling11:44 - What To Say When Someone Says “Can I Pick Your Brain?”16:51 - How David Figured Out His Hiring Process21:42 - David’s View On Improving Performance Of His Employees25:20 - What DealMachine Does To Stay In Front Of The Competition28:10 - What CJ’s Looking Forward To In 202531:54 - The Predictive Index & Other Performance Personality Tests35:11 - David’s Thoughts On Bringing In A Different CEO36:34 - Experiencing Burnout When Running A Business40:20 - Closing Thoughts41:09 - Rapid Fire Questions For CJ44:01 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: CJ Mosshttps://www.instagram.com/MossHomeSolutions/ Website: CJ Mosshttps://www.mosshomesolutions.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

You don’t need to go fast, spend big, or build a massive team to succeed in real estate. In this 15-minute masterclass highlight, Coach Carson shares how he's built wealth through a focused, steady approach—using simple systems, smart networking, and consistent follow-up. Whether you’re aiming for your first deal or your fifth, this is the blueprint for finding deals without burning out. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Investor Types Divided Into Tortoise Vs Cheetah1:23 - DealFinding 101: The Fundamentals3:52 - Utilizing Professional DealFinders8:19 - DealFinding 201: Seller Outreach11:33 - DealFinding 301: Advanced Methods15:06 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Coach Carsonhttps://www.instagram.com/CoachChadCarson/ Website: Coach Carsonhttps://www.coachcarson.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Are you tired of the constant struggle to find reliable end buyers for your wholesale deals? In this episode, we speak with Kurt Byers from New Western, a company with 35 offices nationwide that acts as a marketplace connecting wholesalers with over 200,000 pre-qualified investors. Kurt will explain how New Western works with thousands of wholesalers every year and closes close to 800 to 1,000 deals a month, effectively automating your disposition process. Learn how you can tap into their extensive network and simplify your business, moving away from the time-consuming task of buyer hunting. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview of Kurt Byers’ Business1:51 - Has The Industry Continued To Grow?4:15 - How New Western Works With Wholesalers5:29 - The Best Way To Present Deals To New Western9:29 - Pitfalls When Analyzing A Deal10:35 - How The Greater Real Estate Market Affects Off-Market Deal Investors13:01 - What People Don’t Know About New Western14:20 - Their Role In The Deals They Do17:24 - Where They Find Their Agents18:55 - Strongman Competitions20:16 - How He Found Himself In A Leadership Role At New Western21:20 - The Multi-Market Approach They Help With23:07 - Mindsets That Have Helped Him With Business27:01 - What Strongman Competitions Taught Him About Real Estate29:02 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: New Westernhttps://www.instagram.com/NewWestern/ Website: New Westernhttps://www.newwestern.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Tired of the same old wholesaling grind? Today, we have Karl Spielvogel, who uncovers hidden real estate opportunities by tackling the complex problems others avoid. Karl specializes in properties with tangled title issues, judgments, and other unique challenges. He'll share his secrets for turning these complicated situations into lucrative deals with less competition, offering a fresh perspective for ambitious wholesalers.Karl made $249,000 on one deal after finding out two of the owners were deceased. He left a note and a FedEx package explaining the situation to the living owner, and after nine months, she contacted him, leading to the deal. In this deal he bought three properties — one was bought for $57,000 and sold for $125,000! KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview Of Karl Spielvogel’s Business0:45 - Why He Specializes In Harder Deals That Turn Other Investors Away3:00 - What Is A “Variance”?3:57 - Title Issues He Had With A Complex Deal5:07 - The Mindset That’s Allowed Him To Focus On The Harder Problems6:01 - What He Was Trying To Accomplish When He Started His Business8:11 - How He Got His Creativity In Business Deals9:56 - What He Learned Recently12:56 - Using Long Term Investment Strategies & His Exit Strategy15:43 - The Ins And Outs Of Purchasing A Judgment22:08 - What Karl’s Looking Forward To In 202523:15 - How To Get In Touch With Karl And His Deal Criteria24:40 - Outro LINKS:Contact Karl: 704-995-5385Instagram: Karl Spielvogelhttps://www.instagram.com/karlspielvogel/ Website: Karl Spielvogelhttps://www.legacylinkproperties.com/consultants Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

David gets on the phone with a seller who isn’t desperate, knows what the property’s worth, and wants $100k for it. In this live call, you’ll hear how David builds trust, asks the right questions, and navigates the conversation toward a creative offer—without playing the lowball game. Plus, he breaks down the deal live on the spot, from ARV to repair costs to contract strategy. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - David Goes Through Warm Leads From Lead Mining Pros3:38 - Seller Explains Why He’s Interested In Selling8:04 - Finding Out What The Property Is Currently Rented For9:05 - Checking On Repairs12:53 - Digging Deeper Into The Seller’s Story13:51 - Talking To The Seller About Owner Financing16:38 - Thoughts After The Call19:19 - Q&A From The Audience24:17 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

With sky-high interest rates crushing cash flow, a lot of investors are sitting on the sidelines. But not Chandler David Smith. In this episode, he breaks down the seller financing strategies that help him lock in properties in today's market — and how you can do the same. You’ll learn how to pitch sellers, structure your offers, and uncover the hidden pain points that make seller financing a win for both sides. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Algorithmize Your Life2:14 - The Solution To Finding Cash-Flowing Real Estate In Today’s Market6:05 - Why Sellers Are Incentivized To Take Lower Interest Rates7:27 - How Chandler Structures His Deals To Pitch To Sellers13:09 - How He Analyzes Which Deals To Buy14:46 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Chandler David Smithhttps://www.instagram.com/chandlerdavidsmith/ YouTube: Chandler David Smithhttps://www.youtube.com/@ChandlerDavidSmith Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Luke Careccia didn’t wait around for deals to find him—he built a thriving real estate team that works directly with agents, flips listed properties, and closes assignment fees others miss. In this episode, Ryan and David dig into Luke’s exact strategy for turning agent relationships into consistent deal flow, how he decides what to pay out on assignments, and what most wholesalers are doing wrong in today’s market. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Luke Careccia’s Skits With Ed Bassmaster4:14 - Luke’s Business: Thrive Real Estate Team7:11 - Why He Started Wholesaling After Seeing A Settlement Sheet8:06 - Is Wholesaling Less Work Than Being An Agent?12:33 - Why Agent Outreach Is Changing The Culture Of Wholesaling14:41 - What Luke Says To Agents & His Process Of Working With Them20:41 - What Is The Process Of Dispo-ing An MLS Lead?24:23 - What Luke Was Trying To Accomplish When Starting Thrive28:00 - What Luke Is Looking Forward To In 2025 & Closing Thoughts32:10 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Luke Carecciahttps://www.instagram.com/introduced.as.luke/ Website: Luke Carecciahttps://linktr.ee/TheThriveTeam Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Locking up your first real estate deal is easier than you think—if you know what you're doing. In this episode, we break down the three essential contracts every wholesaler needs: the purchase agreement, the assignment contract, and the JV agreement. You'll learn how to secure a deal, protect yourself from losing it, and find the right buyers to close fast. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The Contracts You Need To Lock Up Your Deals0:42 - The Purchase Agreement5:35 - The Assignment Contract7:38 - The JV Agreement8:57 - How To Sell Your Deal14:39 - Building A Business That Produces Cash18:33 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Why do some sellers accept low offers, and how can you find them before anyone else? David breaks down the psychology of motivated sellers and reveals the top ways to uncover hidden deals in any market. From tax delinquent properties to distressed homeowners, learn how to spot the signs, reach out effectively, and secure off-market opportunities. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - How Michael Breedlove Made $15k In Two Weeks1:26 - Free Methods For Finding Motivated Sellers7:35 - Paid Methods For Finding Motivated Sellers9:19 - How To Contact Motivated Sellers14:08 - How To Handle Seller Appointments19:23 - Getting The Offer Price Right21:09 - Estimating Repair Costs23:24 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Tired of getting squeezed out by the competition? Jon Barbera breaks down how to eliminate your competition in wholesale real estate by going deep instead of wide. Learn why most investors waste time chasing too many leads—and how you can win bigger deals with less effort by targeting the right ones. If you want to dominate your market and make your competitors irrelevant, this is the episode you need. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Why Jon Barbera “Sucked” For His First Eight Years In Business1:25 - His Method Of Using Niche Lists2:56 - Breaking Down The Lists He Targets6:35 - Stacking Motivations With Your List8:22 - It’s The Quality Of The List, Not The Quantity Of Properties11:06 - Why Big Wholesale Companies Can’t Compete With Him14:58 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Jonatan Barberahttps://www.instagram.com/jonbarbera Website: Jonatan Barberahttps://prymeacademy.mykajabi.com/jonbarbera Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

David shares the real estate investing strategies that took him from saving pennies on a $50K salary to building a $4M rental portfolio generating $12K/month in passive income. He breaks down why real estate beats stocks, how to find great deals in any market, and the mindset shift that changed everything. If you’re ready to escape the rat race, this is where you start. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - What Inspired David To Get Into Real Estate2:28 - Is Now A Good Time To Buy Real Estate?8:54 - What Prevents People From Getting Started In Real Estate?9:46 - How Wholesaling Works11:26 - Breaking Down The BRRRR Strategy13:28 - The Birth Of DealMachine And What It Can Do For Investors15:54 - The Difference Between Being An Agent And Investing17:02 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Ryan’s not one to waste an opportunity—even on vacation. While staying in Austin, he spends time driving for dollars, scouting distressed properties, and adding leads to his pipeline. He shares his process for identifying key distress signals, from overgrown yards to aging roofs, and explains why visually spotting leads can be more powerful than pulling lists. Along the way, he discusses his approach to entering new markets, the benefits of staying in Airbnbs to scope out neighborhoods, and how he’s landed deals outside of his home market before.KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:58 - Why Ryan Prefers To Look For Run-down Properties1:38 - Some Examples Of Signs Of Distress3:44 - What Is A 3-tab Roof?4:50 - Why Ryan Is Looking For Leads In Another Market?7:53 - More Examples Of Distressed Properties15:56 - Closing Thoughts16:04 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

BRRRR investing can be a game-changer—unless you get it wrong. In this episode, David shares the biggest mistakes he made with the BRRRR method and what he’d do differently. From contractor pitfalls to financing nightmares, learn from his hard-earned lessons so you don’t make the same costly errors. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Guest Breaks Down His Current Situation0:36 - The Pitfalls David Experienced In His Real Estate Journey4:53 - David’s Current Portfolio And Rental Cash Flow8:12 - The New Strategy He Tried This Year10:14 - Why David Doesn’t Do Section 8 Rentals12:08 - How He Handles His Rentals Being Out Of State14:06 - How David Funds His Rentals18:10 - How Do You Find A Good Contractor?20:31 - David’s Process For Finding Deals23:54 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Flipping houses the traditional way can be a grind—but what if there’s a smarter, lower-risk approach that saves time and effort? In this 15-minute highlight from our latest DealMachine Masterclass, Casey Gregersen breaks down his strategy for flipping houses with less hassle, more efficiency, and a fresh perspective on making deals work in today’s market. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - A New Strategy For Flipping Houses1:12 - Why Do You Need A Better Way To Flip Houses?2:06 - What Is The Revive Method?3:18 - Why This Strategy Works5:00 - The 5 Steps Of This Method6:15 - The Difference Between The Revive Method And Novations6:58 - The Deal Criteria To Look For9:12 - How To Run The Numbers14:03 - How To Position This To The Seller15:12 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Casey Gregersenhttps://www.instagram.com/caseygregersen Website: Casey Gregersenhttps://caseygregersen.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

David breaks down the four biggest reasons you're struggling to land your first deal—and how to overcome them. He answers real questions from Khang Le's students, sharing hard-earned insights on rental strategies, deal analysis, and the mindset shifts that make all the difference. If you've been stuck on the sidelines, this one's for you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:19 - How Do You Grow After Having One Rental?2:18 - What Do You Look For In A Potential BRRRR Deal?4:48 - What’s The Difference Between A Wholesale Deal And A Rental Deal?6:10 - Is David Looking For Deals And How Do You Handle The Workload?8:51 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

David didn’t set out to build a real estate software company—he just needed a tool to help him find more deals. That tool turned into DealMachine. In this episode, he sits down with Dustin Heiner to share his journey from real estate investor to tech founder, the lessons he learned along the way, and the surprising ways his mindset had to shift to make it all work. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Being Around People Who Are Ahead Of You3:31 - When David Started Investing In Real Estate7:13 - How Does DealMachine Help Investors?10:17 - DealMachine Hacks12:45 - Dustin On Getting Deals From His Network15:08 - Red Flags To Watch Out For16:28 - A Hack With Appraisals For The BRRRR Strategy20:02 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Dustin Heinerhttps://www.instagram.com/thedustinheiner/ Website: Dustin Heinerhttps://masterpassiveincome.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Most investors leave thousands on the table every year—because they don’t know these tax loopholes. In this episode, David sits down with real estate tax strategist Ana Klein to break down 8 tax strategies the wealthy use to keep more cash in their pockets. From cost segregation to the Augusta Rule, learn how to legally lower your tax bill and maximize your real estate profits. If you're in real estate, you can't afford to miss this one. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview of Ana Klein’s Business1:40 - Some Standard Tax Savings You Can Get From Owning Real Estate4:14 - What Is Cost Segregation?6:47 - Other Tax Strategies With Real Estate9:16 - Self-Directed IRAs12:16 - Can You Write Off Part Of Your Rental Properties?15:28 - Writing Off Interest On Your Real Estate Debt17:36 - Understanding Capital Gains Tax On Real Estate19:49 - Paying Reduced Property Taxes With Homestead Tax Exemption22:51 - How Real Estate Taxes Can Fluctuate & Flipping Land27:02 - Paying Taxes With House Flipping28:14 - Why Ana Got Into Real Estate Tax Strategy32:24 - How To Get In Touch With Ana33:01 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Ana Kleinhttps://www.instagram.com/taxbossana/ Website: Ana Kleinhttps://linktr.ee/taxbossana Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

When it comes to selling your wholesale deals, do you want more money or less work? James Quigg from New Western breaks down the three main dispo methods—handling it yourself for max profit, using online marketplaces for quick exposure, or fully automating the process to scale fast. Each has its pros and cons, and picking the right one can make all the difference. Tune in to learn which dispo strategy fits your business best! KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Dispo Method 1: Doing It All Yourself3:20 - Pros and Cons of Method 14:49 - Dispo Method 2: A Hybrid Method Using Online Sources6:24 - Pros and Cons of Method 28:00 - Disco Method 3: Fully Automated Dispo11:21 - Pros and Cons of Method 312:47 - Pro Tips For Dispositions15:03 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: New Westernhttps://www.instagram.com/NewWestern/ Website: New Westernhttps://www.newwestern.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

In this episode, David sits down with Vikram Deol and Cody May from Sheridan Street to uncover the harsh realities that cause most agents to fail and quit. From ineffective sales processes to poor messaging and a lack of strategic follow-up, they reveal the mistakes holding agents back and share actionable strategies to overcome them. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready to level up, this episode is for you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:22 - Breaking Down Cody And Vikram’s Business5:50 - The 5 Step Framework To Help An Agent Warm Up A Lead13:14 - What They Found Surveying Calls At Their Call Center16:12 - Recapping The 5 Steps & Giving An Example18:33 - A Great Question To Ask Sellers20:47 - Examples Of Using The 5 Steps In Conversation29:30 - Role Playing The 5 Steps36:11 - What Most Agents Do42:20 - Cody And Vikram’s Training Program43:05 - Their Advice For Agents Who Are Struggling46:45 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Sheridan Streethttps://www.instagram.com/sheridanst.io/ Website: Sheridan Streethttps://sheridanst.io Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job and living off rental income, this episode is for you. David sits down with Dustin Heiner, an investor who replaced his 9-to-5 income with rental properties and became “successfully unemployed.” From out-of-state investing to the debate between cheap and expensive rentals, Dustin shares his strategies for building wealth and escaping the rat race. Discover why he still chooses single-family homes after 30+ properties and learn his secrets to financial freedom. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:27 - An Overview of Dustin Heiner’s Business1:14 - Why He Decided To Pursue Real Estate8:28 - The Rentals He Had Before He Quit His Job10:28 - How He Funded His Rentals12:37 - The Maintenance For His Properties & Lower Price Point Properties14:58 - The Buy Box He Recommends In Today’s Market17:09 - Not Selling Rental Properties19:40 - The Hotels And Apartment Complexes Dustin Owns21:49 - Why He Still Prefers Single-Family Houses23:28 - How He Found His Property Manager25:08 - What He Did After Finding Out His Property Manager Was Stealing From Him27:50 - Advice For People Struggling To Get Their First Deal29:58 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Dustin Heinerhttps://www.instagram.com/thedustinheiner/ Website: Dustin Heinerhttps://masterpassiveincome.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

After getting laid off, Micah Johnson turned a setback into a $12,000 payday on his first wholesale deal. In this episode, he shares how he made it happen fast with Ryan’s guidance and the mindset shift that set him up for success. Whether you’re facing challenges or just starting out, Micah’s journey proves that the right support and strategy can change everything. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:41 - Celebrating Micah Johnson’s First Deal1:02 - Why He Decided To Start Wholesaling After Working In Real Estate2:54 - How He Found His First Deal5:14 - Working With A Realtor On Pocket Listings7:47 - How He Found A Buyer9:57 - Where He Plans On Getting More Deals10:33 - His Income Goals With Wholesaling12:22 - How He Felt After Losing His Job & Feeling Discouraged16:24 - How Many Appointments He Went On Before One Deal21:07 - His Performance Coaching Business24:44 - How To Keep Fighting When You’re Ready To Quit28:46 - Advice For People Struggling To Get Their First Deal29:21 - Where To Find Micah Johnson31:41 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Micah Johnsonhttps://www.facebook.com/micah.johnson.790 Website: Micah Johnsonhttps://www.thecollectiveflow.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Ryan's Coaching Program:https://www.skool.com/deal-mentor-academy-4559/about

In this 15-minute masterclass highlight, Liz Faircloth shares three powerful lessons that turned a vacant commercial building into a six-figure success story. Learn how mastering your market, doing competitive due diligence, and strategically repositioning a property can transform even the toughest real estate challenges into profitable opportunities. Liz Faircloth's Free Market Analysis Tool: https://info.therealestateinvesther.com/dealmachine-feb2025 KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The Deal That Taught Liz Faircloth 3 Hard Lessons3:09 - Knowing Your Market Vs Knowing The Deal7:16 - Understanding The Micro Ecosystem8:49 - The Data That Matters10:43 - Projecting Rents12:54 - Deep Evaluation Of A Property14:48 - Key Takeaways15:16 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Liz Fairclothhttps://www.instagram.com/therealestateinvesther/ Website: Liz Fairclothhttps://www.therealestateinvesther.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Think ugly, cheap houses aren’t worth your time? Think again. In this episode, Stephanie Lombardo shares her secrets to finding rundown properties, adding value, and flipping them for big profits. She explains why mid-level flips are perfect for beginners and how to avoid costly mistakes. You’ll also learn her strategies for working with contractors, deciding between flips and rentals, and balancing real estate with family life. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:41 - An Overview of Stephanie Lombardo’s Business1:15 - Why She Decided To Start Flipping Houses2:03 - Hard Lessons She’s Learned In Business4:23 - Working With The “Ugly, Cheap” Flips8:58 - The Impact That House Flippers Have11:00 - How Her And Her Husband Divide The Work12:23 - Stephanie’s Coaching Business14:22 - How She Decides What To Keep As A Rental17:00 - Her Advice For Aspiring Flippers With Analysis Paralysis18:29 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Stephanie Lombardohttps://www.instagram.com/flippinempire/ Website: Stephanie Lombardohttps://flippinempire.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

They bought land for $237K in 2021. Now, it’s worth $32 million just 4 years later. In this episode, Seth and Tori Bolt reveal how they built a $32M short-term rental empire with Bolt Farm Treehouse, boasting 2,500+ 5-star reviews, a $700 average daily rate, and 93% occupancy — all while staying 100% off Airbnb.Turn Your Short Term Rental into a 7 figure business (workshop): https://www.boltfarmtreehouse.com/strworkshop KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:33 - The Difference A Mastermind Can Make5:05 - An Overview of Seth And Tori Bolt’s Business6:43 - Learning And Overcoming Every Pitfall Of Their Business8:38 - How They Grew To 23 Villas10:49 - Tough Lessons They Learned Along The Way16:13 - What They Did Next After Taking A Big Loss In South Carolina25:18 - What They Did With $1 Million In Reservations28:29 - How They Knew They Had To Fire Their Contractor30:14 - How Does Creativity Play Into Designing Short-Term Rentals?33:46 - Advice For People Who Have Struggled With Airbnb37:51 - Closing Advice From Seth And Tori42:57 - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways45:47 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Bolt Farm Treehousehttps://www.instagram.com/boltfarmtreehouse/ Website: Bolt Farm Treehousehttps://www.boltfarmtreehouse.com/strworkshop Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Most investors either give up too soon or waste money going too long without results. In this episode, Nicholas Nick joins David and Ryan to break down the numbers—how much marketing does it really take to land a deal? Whether you're cold calling or sending mail, knowing the right benchmarks can save you time and money. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:53 - An Overview of Nicholas Nick’s Business1:49 - What He Was Trying To Accomplish When He Started His Business3:26 - The Marketing Campaigns Nick’s Company Does4:42 - Why Pay Someone To Cold Call Instead Of Sending Mail?7:12 - How Many Calls Does It Take To Get A Deal On Average?9:57 - How Many Calls Do His Agents Make A Day?14:17 - How Can You Tell If An Agent Is Doing A Good Job?17:08 - Incentivizing Agents To Do A Good Job21:53 - Advice For New Cold Callers26:01 - How Good Is DealMachine’s Dialer?26:33 - Why Nicholas Uses A Triple Line Dialer32:20 - What’s Coming Up For Nicholas Nick?35:50 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Nicholas Nickhttps://www.instagram.com/nicholasnicksays/ Website: Nicholas Nickhttps://www.leadminingpros.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Talking to sellers can make or break your real estate deals. In this 15-minute masterclass recap, Jiries Dawaher walks through the entire seller conversation—from the first call to the final offer. Learn how to ask the right questions, present comps effectively, and handle objections like a pro. If you’re struggling to turn leads into contracts, this is the episode you need. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The First Phone Call & Inbound Calls5:35 - Before The Meeting Homework8:18 - Showing Up To The Meeting9:59 - Showing The Seller The Comps10:51 - Doing The Paperwork (Not Signing The Contract)12:23 - Going Through The Rehab Spreadsheet With The Seller13:53 - Giving The Offer15:21 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Jiries Dawaherhttps://www.instagram.com/jiriesd Website: Jiries Dawaherhttps://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Flipping land in the U.S. while living in Ireland? That’s exactly what Ciaran Sheil does, and in this episode, he breaks down his process. David and Ryan dive into how he finds deals, handles negotiations, and closes transactions—all without ever stepping foot in the States. If you’ve ever wondered how to invest remotely, this episode is for you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction1:43 - How Do You Wholesale Land?4:12 - How Do You Find The Land?6:36 - How Ciaran’s Acquisitions Process Works9:43 - Why Don’t Sellers Just List Their Land With An Agent?13:14 - How He Finds His Leads16:41 - How Would People Get Started Flipping Land In The US From Overseas?19:42 - Why He Chose This Over Any Other Business21:38 - Ciaran’s Big Goal With His Business23:34 - Closing Thoughts25:25 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Ciaran Sheilhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013211319718 Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Allen Prather is flipping 100 homes this year and building a 100-unit rental portfolio—all while transitioning from car dealerships to real estate investing. In this episode, he shares how he’s scaling his business, the challenges of high-volume flipping, and why wholesaling is next on his list. If you’re serious about growing your real estate business, don’t miss this one. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview of Allen’s Business1:37 - How Many Flips They’re Currently Doing & How They Get5:13 - Working With Kiavi As A Lender7:21 - Doing Deals With Wholesalers9:21 - Why Allen Got Started In Real Estate12:15 - How Does Real Estate Compare To Owning Car Dealerships?19:13 - His Pathway To 100 Flips21:59 - Allen Asks Ryan About Wholesaling30:30 - Their Investing In Sarasota32:31 - Allen Gets A DealMachine Demo38:58 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Allen Pratherhttps://www.facebook.com/prathercars Website: Allen Pratherhttps://www.pratherbuyshomes.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Most investors don’t realize they’re using government lists the wrong way—or missing out on better data entirely. In this video, David breaks down the biggest mistakes real estate investors make when pulling and marketing to government lists. Learn how to unlock high-quality leads, avoid wasting money, and tap into hidden data sources that can give you an edge. Get the 1000 code enforcement city lists inside my free House Flipping 101 community: https://elite.davidlecko.com KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The Most Misunderstood Lead Source1:00 - Mistake 1: You Have Access To These Lists With DealMachine1:40 - Mistake 2: Marketing To Divorce Lists Instead of "Intrafamily Transfer"2:28 - Mistake 3: Making Errors When Looking For Government Lists4:51 - Mistake 4: Only Focusing On Government Lists6:47 - Closing Thoughts LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Most first-time wholesalers make a few thousand on their first deal—but Dennis Freeman walked away with $50K in just one week. In this episode, Dennis breaks down exactly how he found the deal, how he locked it up under pressure, and why he transitioned from wholesaling to the BRRRR strategy. If you're looking for real-world insights on making big moves in real estate, this is one to tune in for. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:27 - How Dennis Freeman Got His Start In Real Estate3:11 - The Dispo Process For His First Wholesale Deal5:16 - Turning His Garage Into An ADU8:28 - The Difference In Midwestern Markets Vs West Coast10:17 - Dennis’ Advice For New Investors LINKS:Facebook: Dennis Freemanhttps://www.facebook.com/dennis.freeman.54390 Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Half of all real estate deals never make it to closing—so what’s stopping them? In this 15-minute masterclass highlight, David Olds reveals the hidden pitfalls that kill deals and the simple systems top investors use to keep contracts from falling apart. If you’re tired of losing deals at the last minute, this is your fix. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - How Many Deals Are You Losing?1:37 - The Obstacles And Distractions Investors Face2:33 - Introducing ezREIclosings4:14 - Doing The Math On Lost Deals7:12 - Why Are These Deals So Hard To Close?11:18 - What ezREIclosings Has Done For Investors12:26 - Gaining The Edge In A Crowded Market14:21 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Oldshttps://www.instagram.com/davidoldsrei/ Website: David Oldshttps://linktr.ee/davidoldsrei/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Carlos Lujan, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, is already flipping sneakers and watches—but now he’s got his sights set on real estate. In this episode, David breaks down the similarities between reselling and wholesaling, shares key steps to getting started, and gives Carlos a game plan to land his first deal. If you’re looking for practical, no-BS advice on real estate investing, this one’s for you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Why Does Carlos Want To Get Into Entrepreneurship?1:41 - How Flipping A House Compares To Reselling Shoes4:18 - How To Take The Next Step Towards Real Estate7:56 - Discipline Creates Success10:40 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Costa Karellas made $120K on his first flip in Boston—but instead of doubling down, he pivoted to wholesaling remotely in Kansas City. In this episode, he reveals why he made the switch, the power of partnerships, and the Marine Corps mindset that drives his success. Plus, David shares insights on balancing investing while running DealMachine. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:10 - What Costa Karellas Learned From Being A Marine Corps Captain5:16 - His Goal When He Started His Business7:47 - The Power Of Leveraging Partnerships11:20 - Getting The Reps12:19 - How Long Costa Has Been In His Market13:32 - Learning Skills Before You Hire Someone Else17:34 - Moving Slow To Move Fast20:34 - David Speaks On Investing Alongside Running DealMachine22:44 - Costa’s Business Partners And Personality Profiles He Looks For26:31 - His Worst Day As A Real Estate Investor31:33 - Why He Decided To Switch To Wholesaling34:03 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Costa Karellashttps://www.instagram.com/costa_karellas/ Website: Costa Karellashttps://www.kl-propertygroup.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/