The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast
David Lecko, Ryan Haywood
It is a tragedy that 95% of the country is brainwashed into believing that you have to work 50 hours per week for 50 years just to retire. By that point, you might not even enjoy your time off!
This podcast helps you escape the traditional 9-5 and embark on a fulfilling, financially rewarding journey.
We will show you how it is possible to make your annual salary, monthly through a proven business model called wholesaling real estate.
Why wholesaling real estate? This perfect strategy doesn't require significant capital to actually purchase the property yourself, it allows you time freedom without being at someone’s beck and call, and you can make 15% of each deal. You simply find distressed properties and connect them with investors. It's a flexible and scalable way to enter the world of real estate without many of the traditional barriers and offers 5 figure paydays.
If you're a newcomer to this world, this podcast is specifically designed for you. Here's what you can look forward to:
Wholesaling 101: We break down the ABCs of wholesaling. And no, 'B' doesn't stand for 'Boring.'
Beginner’s Bootcamp: Think of this as your training wheels in real estate, only a lot less embarrassing than the ones on your childhood bike.
Action Steps: Get ready to jot down exactly what to do next.
Support Squad: Dive into a community of fellow newbies with experts we bring in to help. You will achieve success much faster when you have access to people who have achieved what you want to achieve, and the support from those on the same path.
Ready to get started? Let's get you listening all the way to the bank.
Subscribe and leave us a review!
Sign up for a free trial of DealMachine : https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
This podcast helps you escape the traditional 9-5 and embark on a fulfilling, financially rewarding journey.
We will show you how it is possible to make your annual salary, monthly through a proven business model called wholesaling real estate.
Why wholesaling real estate? This perfect strategy doesn't require significant capital to actually purchase the property yourself, it allows you time freedom without being at someone’s beck and call, and you can make 15% of each deal. You simply find distressed properties and connect them with investors. It's a flexible and scalable way to enter the world of real estate without many of the traditional barriers and offers 5 figure paydays.
If you're a newcomer to this world, this podcast is specifically designed for you. Here's what you can look forward to:
Wholesaling 101: We break down the ABCs of wholesaling. And no, 'B' doesn't stand for 'Boring.'
Beginner’s Bootcamp: Think of this as your training wheels in real estate, only a lot less embarrassing than the ones on your childhood bike.
Action Steps: Get ready to jot down exactly what to do next.
Support Squad: Dive into a community of fellow newbies with experts we bring in to help. You will achieve success much faster when you have access to people who have achieved what you want to achieve, and the support from those on the same path.
Ready to get started? Let's get you listening all the way to the bank.
Subscribe and leave us a review!
Sign up for a free trial of DealMachine : https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
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Dec 17, 2025 • 38min
471: 100+ Deals Per Year—Doing Wholesale the Right Way
JR Reed breaks down how he consistently closes 100+ deals per year in Houston by using wholesaling to fund his business while building long-term wealth through buy-and-hold. He explains why rentals shouldn’t pay your bills early on, why he avoids constant price drops, how messy title deals became his biggest profit driver, and what changed after a tough market forced him to tighten operations. JR also shares how his team is structured, why integrity matters more than squeezing every deal, and what “playing the long game” in wholesaling actually looks like. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro1:28 - JR Reed’s Business4:38 - How He Got Started In Wholesaling8:11 - His First Deal11:28 - Doing Foreclosure Deals13:44 - Working With Older Folks16:45 - How His Business Has Evolved22:27 - DealMachine Quick Tip25:34 - Why His Revenue Increased By $1M This Year27:58 - What His Team Looks Like & Books He’s Reading32:04 - How To Get In Touch With JR32:31 - Closing Advice35:55 - The Data He’s Looking For37:34 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: JR Reedhttps://www.instagram.com/onlyfollowjr Links: JR Reedlinktr.ee/J.R.Reed 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/
Dec 16, 2025 • 15min
470: 5 Proven Steps To Make Direct Mail Actually Work
Most investors say direct mail “doesn’t work”—but top investors know that’s not true. In this episode, we break down the five exact steps top investors use to win with direct mail, from building the right lists and sending mail that actually stands out, to answering calls live, staying consistent long enough to see results, and following up until deals close. This is the same framework that’s been tied to over $100 million in profits and equity from direct mail campaigns across multiple markets. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The Lead Engine That’s Generated $100M+0:19 - Step 1: Lists3:31 - Step 2: Be Creative7:34 - Step 3: Answer The Phone LIVE8:53 - Step 4: Consistency Is Key12:34 - Step 5: Follow Up14:54 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Justin Dosseyhttps://www.instagram.com/justinmdossey/ Website: Ballpoint Marketinghttps://www.ballpointmarketing.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/
Dec 15, 2025 • 21min
469: Multiple $40K+ Deals Per Month (Here's How He Does It)
In this episode, David and Ryan sit down with Robinson Bautista, a one-man wholesaler pulling 2–3 deals per month at $40K+ each—all while closing 90% of his deals through text message alone. Robinson breaks down how he finds sellers, why SMS is the only marketing channel he uses, and the simple system that lets him run a tiny operation while still landing massive spreads. If you want a leaner, higher-profit wholesaling model, this is the blueprint. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:34 - Robinson Bautista’s Business & His First Deal2:27 - What He Did Next6:17 - Working As An Acquisitions Manager8:57 - Tough Deals That Didn’t Work Out10:50 - Transitioning To Work For Himself12:56 - Using DealMachine’s Data17:18 - Feedback For DealMachine & Our Comps20:27 - Where To Find Robinson21:07 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Robinson Bautistahttps://www.instagram.com/robinson.bautistaa/ Website: Robinson Bautistahttps://sellrobhouses.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/
Dec 12, 2025 • 34min
468: 100+ Deals After Pivoting From Land to Houses
Michael Dente went from small land deals to a full-scale single-family operation with more than 100 closings. In this episode, he breaks down why land was the perfect entry point, what pushed him to pivot, how novations now make up most of his business, and how PPC and cold callers keep his cost per deal surprisingly low. He also shares how he discovered a company was stealing his PPC leads, how he rebuilt his systems, and how he now uses DealMachine data to target 80,000+ optimized records each month. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:35 - How Michael Dente Got Started In Real Estate2:40 - Infill Lots vs. Larger Tracts & Finding Buyers6:32 - How Investing Changed His Life After Being An Agent9:03 - What He Did After Land Flipping11:08 - How He’s Generating Leads Now & Moving To SFH14:27 - How He Picked His Markets16:39 - How Many Deals He’s Done & Novation Deals20:29 - What His Team Looks Like21:59 - His Biggest Challenge & Hiring VAs28:12 - His Feedback For DealMachine32:50 - Closing Thoughts33:20 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Michael Dentehttps://www.instagram.com/only1_michaeldente/ Website: Michael Dentehttps://michaeldente.exprealty.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/
Dec 10, 2025 • 4min
467: Ryan Closed a Deal While We Were Filming?!
Ryan walked into the studio fresh off a brand-new deal that came in while he and David were filming. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how it happened—why a seller from years ago suddenly called him back, how a surprise city lien almost killed the deal, and how he still walked away with an $8,000 assignment despite the tight numbers. David and Ryan dig into the real lesson here: the hidden power of long-term follow-up and repeat sellers who trust you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:26 - How Ryan Found His Deal2:36 - Repeat Business Is Good Business3:02 - How Many Deals Ryan Has Done In Total3:22 - Closing Thoughts3:57 - 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/
Dec 9, 2025 • 15min
466: Cold Calling Made Simple — What Really Works?
Cold calling doesn’t have to be complicated. Abdul Ghaffar breaks down the exact system his team uses to turn raw lists into warm conversations, collect real motivation fast, and consistently close contracts. He shares the KPIs they track, the mistakes beginners make, and how to structure calls so sellers feel informed—not pressured. If you want a simple, proven framework for getting more deals from your calls, this episode gives you the blueprint. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Adbul Ghaffar’s Business2:47 - His Cold Calling Playbook & How To Talk To Sellers6:37 - The Biggest Mistakes New Callers Make10:11 - The Closing Timeframe To Give The Seller10:57 - Advice On If You Haven’t Gotten A Deal Yet12:26 - Using A Cold Calling Service14:31 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: AK Callershttps://www.instagram.com/akcallers Website: AK Callershttps://www.akcallers.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/
Dec 8, 2025 • 21min
465: 25 Deals From Door-Knocking Pre-Foreclosures At Age 23
In this episode, David and Ryan talk with 23-year-old investor Peter Lymberopoulos, who’s already closed 25 pre-foreclosure deals using door-knocking as his main marketing strategy. Peter breaks down how he finds these leads, how he builds trust with sellers who are days away from auction, and how consistent outreach turned into life-changing deals, including one that started with a $3 McGriddle and became a $45k assignment. If you want a simple, low-cost system to generate high-margin deals without paid marketing, this episode gives you the exact approach that’s working right now. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Peter Lymberopoulos’ Journey In Real Estate1:52 - How He Found Wholesaling & His First Deal7:41 - How Many Deals They’ve Done8:30 - Making Offers On Preforeclosures10:52 - The Dallas-Fort Worth Market & His Team Members16:36 - What He’s Going To Do Next18:04 - Having A Business At A Young Age19:48 - Closing Thoughts20:22 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Peter Lymberopouloshttps://www.instagram.com/peterlymbo.rei 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/
Dec 5, 2025 • 14min
464: 2+ High-Margin Deals Per Month Using AI—Here’s The System
John Diamantakos breaks down how he’s using AI to qualify sellers, manage conversations, and consistently close 2+ high-margin deals each month. He explains the system he built, how it plugs into DealMachine’s data, and why slowing down acquisitions helped him create a sharper, more targeted pipeline. If you want a real look at how AI can power a lean, profitable operation, this episode walks through the full approach. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:29 - John Diamantakos’ Business1:54 - Why He Transitioned Into Real Estate3:53 - How He Found His First Deal & Funded It5:35 - What He Did Next & Building Spartan Closer8:47 - What He’s Doing With The Deals He’s Getting11:21 - How He’s Selling His Deals12:07 - What He’s Looking Forward To13:10 - How To Get In Touch13:38 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: John Diamantakoshttps://www.instagram.com/thejohnnydiamond Website: Diamond Tree Propertieshttps://www.diamondtreeproperties.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/
Dec 3, 2025 • 25min
463: 2 Million Cold Calls Per Year—Here's What They Learned
In this episode, David sits down with Ali Amin and Omar Eltabei from Lead Stream Call Center to break down what running 2 million seller calls per year actually teaches you. They reveal how they hire top-performing cold callers, the data that really moves the needle, why 60% of deals come from “generic” lists, and how they diagnose weak results across different markets. If you want a clear look at cold calling at scale, this conversation lays it out. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Ali Amin And Omar Eltabei’s Business & How They Started3:35 - Transitioning From Engineering To Real Estate4:32 - Their First Deal They Called7:31 - Hiring A Talented Cold Caller11:31 - How They Handle Data15:31 - How They Diagnose Issues & Handling Acquisitions21:04 - Their Pricing Structure24:24 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Lead Stream Call Centerhttps://www.instagram.com/lead_streamcc/ Website: Lead Stream Call Centerhttps://www.leadstreamcallcenter.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/
Dec 2, 2025 • 16min
462: Are You Keeping Enough Profit From Your Deals?
Most investors have money coming in… but no real clarity on how much of it is true profit. In this episode, David Richter breaks down the exact benchmarks, percentages, and systems you should follow to finally understand what you’re actually keeping from each deal and how to manage your cash the right way. He’ll show you how to avoid being “deal rich but cash poor” and give you a simple framework you can plug into your business today to stay profitable on purpose. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:50 - The Business Hierarchy Of Needs2:37 - REI’s Paradox3:22 - The Real Estate Rat Race & What To Spend Your $$$ On4:58 - What Success Actually Looks Like7:47 - The Winning Financial Framework10:50 - Most Requested Numbers By Flippers13:40 - Successful Team Benchmarks15:25 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Richterhttps://www.instagram.com/thedavidrichter/ Website: SimpleCFOhttps://simplecfo.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/
