The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast
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.
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Latest episodes
Jul 21, 2025 • 44min
385: How Dead End Deals Can Lead To Massive Paydays
Most investors walk away from messy title deals. Ryan McCreay runs toward them—and cashes in. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he uses DealMachine to uncover vacant, tax-delinquent properties, then leverages his skills as a licensed private investigator to track down long-lost heirs, resolve ownership issues, and claim six-figure equity. You’ll hear how he navigates intestate succession laws, handles negotiations with fractional owners, and even builds family trees to make the deal work. If you’ve ever skipped a property because it looked “too complicated,” this one’s for you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Ryan McCreay’s Real Estate Businesses4:01 - Texas Real Estate Laws For Deceased Property Owners5:16 - Working With Wholesalers To Find Next Of Kin8:17 - What If There’s No Family?10:56 - Running Numbers Early In The Process14:47 - What If There’s An Illegitimate Child?15:57 - Why He Doesn’t Do Construction On Properties17:55 - How The Conversations With Heirs Go20:31 - Tracking Down Family Members & The Conversations22:17 - Calculating Offers & Using Creative Finance25:16 - What If A Family Member Just Pays Their Portion Of The Taxes?26:50 - Trying This Approach For The First Time29:20 - Being A Private Investigator32:53 - Sellers That File Bankruptcy35:19 - Why Does He Use DealMachine?40:27 - How To Get In Touch With Ryan41:27 - Closing Thoughts43:26 - Outro LINKS:Ryan McCreay's Phone Number: 512-599-7576 Instagram: Ryan McCreayhttps://www.instagram.com/ryanmccreay/ Website: Solid Offer Nowhttps://solidoffernow.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/
Jul 18, 2025 • 36min
384: Why Every Real Estate Investor Should Write A Book
What if your next deal didn’t come from a cold call… but from your book? Chandler Bolt joins David to break down how real estate investors are using books to attract private money, establish authority, and scale their business. Whether you’ve done 10 deals or 1,000, Chandler explains how writing a book—yes, even if you’re not a writer—can be your secret weapon for growth. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro1:01 - Chandler’s Career In Helping People Write Books2:00 - Reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” And His Real Estate Investing3:26 - His Pathway Into Running Businesses7:52 - The Marketing Strategies He’s Used10:33 - How He Got Into Book Publishing12:32 - His Productivity Book15:01 - Why “Rich Dad Poor Dad” Was Successful18:29 - Using Books As Lead Magnets20:05 - How He Ended Up In Austin22:49 - How Long It Takes To Write A Book26:48 - What He Taught Investors At Brandon Turner’s Event28:28 - Getting Into Flying Airplanes & Having Hobbies34:41 - How To Get In Touch With Him35:33 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Chandler Bolthttps://www.instagram.com/chandler_bolt/ Website: Self Publishinghttps://www.publishedbook.com/audio/ 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/
Jul 16, 2025 • 36min
383: How Ryan 5X’d Profit By Shrinking His Team
After closing over 400 deals, Ryan Haywood made a move most investors fear—he downsized his team. In this episode, David interviews Ryan about why he cut staff, how it led to 5X more profit, and what it taught him about stress, leadership, and running a lean operation that actually works. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:15 - Ryan’s Investing Career So Far2:39 - Making More Profit With A Smaller Team9:44 - How He Restructured His Team12:35 - Finding Motivated Employees15:24 - The Trend Of Wholesalers Making Less As They Scale19:31 - Tough Times In Business28:32 - What His Students Think About Downsizing His Business31:02 - Ryan’s Court Case35:04 - Closing Thoughts35:35 - 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/
Jul 15, 2025 • 15min
382: The 4 LLC Structures Every Investor Should Know
Attorney Jon Feniak walks through the four main LLC structures real estate investors need to know—what they are, when to use them, and how each one impacts your business. From asset protection to tax strategy, this episode brings clarity to a topic that trips up a lot of investors. If you’re unsure whether your current setup is working for you, start here. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Why Real Estate Investors Need LLCs1:36 - The 4 Real Estate Investment Structures2:37 - Structure 1: No LLC4:42 - Structure 2: Single LLC6:28 - Structure 3: Holding Company10:35 - Structure 4: Full Separation14:42 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: LLC Attorneyhttps://www.instagram.com/llcattorneyofficial/ Website: LLC Attorneyhttps://www.llcattorney.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/
Jul 14, 2025 • 37min
381: How To Sell Your House Flipping Business For Millions
Most house flippers shut down their business when they burn out or move on — but what if you could sell it instead? In this episode, David talks with Andrey Sokurec, CEO of Homestead Road, who’s on a mission to buy top flipping businesses and turn operators into millionaires. They dive into what makes a business sellable, how to structure your exit, and why so many investors leave life-changing money on the table. If you’ve ever wondered what the endgame looks like in real estate, this is your roadmap. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:26 - Andrey Sokurec’s Background3:39 - The Type Of Businesses That Andrey Sokurec Is Looking For9:32 - Having Systems Across Multiple Businesses13:36 - Creative Pay Structure For Executives17:58 - Auditing A House Flipping Business’ Financials19:10 - Are House Flipping Businesses Worth More Than Wholesale Businesses?22:54 - What Homestead Road Does26:38 - What He’s Learned From “Mike The Billionaire”27:39 - His Training Product That He’s Building30:17 - Where To Find Andrey On Social Media30:32 - What Makes Him Want To Have A Billion Dollar Company33:05 - Andrey’s Final Tips36:27 - What He Hopes To Learn From CG37:09 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Andrey Sokurechttps://www.instagram.com/officialandreysokurec/ Website: Homestead Roadhttps://www.homesteadroad.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/
Jul 11, 2025 • 39min
380: Why Most Investors Make Less When They Scale (And How To Fix It)
Why do so many investors lose money when they scale? Leon Barnes from Collective Genius breaks it down with David — from leadership gaps to broken systems to chasing $10M without a real plan. Learn the exact mindset shifts and operational fixes that top-tier investors use to scale without burning out or going broke. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:43 - Leon Barnes’ Time In College Working On His Diction3:57 - Going From Selling Ads In The Yellow Pages To Real Estate13:20 - His Early Days In Collective Genius15:48 - What He Learned From CG As A COO For A Real Estate Business20:36 - It’s Hard To Believe Some Things Until You See Them22:19 - Hearing The Blueprints At CG24:12 - Why Scaling A Real Estate Business Is So Hard28:24 - How Leon Knows When Someone Has The Right Scaling Mindset33:50 - The Evolution Of Collective Genius38:42 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Leon Barneshttps://www.instagram.com/leongbarnes/ Website: Collective Geniushttps://www.thecollectivegenius.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/
Jul 9, 2025 • 32min
379: 70 Wholesale Deals A Month With NO Marketing Costs
Chris Eymann is doing 50–70 wholesale deals every month—without spending a dime on marketing. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he does it, why he shifted to focusing purely on dispositions, and how he bounced back after losing $6.3 million in 2008. You’ll also hear how he’s launching a hard money fund designed to scale with investors and unlock new financing opportunities. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:16 - An Overview of Chris Eymann’s Business1:15 - The Marketing Strategy He Recommends After Trying Different Approaches3:56 - How He Structures His Deals6:01 - The Phoenix Market8:28 - How He Sells His Deals9:53 - His First Real Estate Deal14:34 - Working With Foreclosure Deals In The Early Days16:52 - Lessons He’s Learned From How To Sell Properties19:52 - Building His Buyers List21:32 - Roadblocks He Had In His Business24:31 - What’s Next For Chris Eymann29:45 - How To Get Ahold Of Chris For Hard Money Lending30:51 - What He’s Hoping To Get From CG32:05 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Chris Eymannhttps://www.instagram.com/Chris_Eymann/ Website: Chris Eymannhttps://www.sellwholesalehouses.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/
Jul 8, 2025 • 16min
378: 5 Steps To Wholesaling Houses From Your Couch
In this 15-minute highlight, you'll get the exact five steps to start wholesaling houses virtually—without a license, a big budget, or even leaving your couch. Learn how to choose the right market, build a local team from anywhere, connect with motivated sellers, grow your buyers list fast, and close your first deal in 2025. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Step 1: Picking Your Territory2:56 - Step 2: Picking Your Marketing Channel6:05 - Step 3: Cash Buyers9:16 - Step 4: Motivated Sellers13:58 - Step 5: Sell The Deal15:30 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Chris Loganhttps://www.instagram.com/ChrisLoganREI/ Website: Chris Loganhttps://virtualwholesalingmadesimple.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/
Jul 7, 2025 • 43min
377: 160 Wholesale Deals A Year—With Just 7 People
Daniel Hoey scaled his wholesale company to 160 deals a year with just seven people on payroll—without being a real estate expert himself. In this episode, he reveals how a relentless focus on culture, data, and purpose-driven leadership became his unfair advantage. You’ll hear his plan to double production to 240 deals, his secret to keeping marketing under 30% of revenue, and why his team almost never turns over. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:26 - An Overview of Daniel Hoey’s Business4:27 - Setting A Target of 240 Deals/Year7:34 - The Structure Of His Team9:25 - The Importance Of Answering In The Evenings12:04 - The Other Businesses He Ran Before Investing16:32 - Why He Likes Wholesaling18:26 - His Approach To Marketing Spend & Top KPIs To Track28:47 - Other Aspects of Wholesaling That He Likes29:53 - Lessons He Learned From The Property Management Side of the Business31:15 - His Advice On Leadership41:44 - Where You Can Find Daniel Hoey42:18 - Outro LINKS:LinkedIn: Daniel Hoeyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hoey-911218162/ 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/
Jul 4, 2025 • 37min
376: 30+ Flips A Year And 54 Rentals—Without A Big Team
Cassidy Melhorn flips 30+ houses a year, owns a $1.8 million rental portfolio, and does it all without a big team or bloated overhead. In this episode, he shares how he scaled his business while staying lean, why he left engineering, and how real estate gave him the freedom to live on a lake, travel with his family, and play pickleball four days a week. If you’re chasing both profit and lifestyle, this one’s for you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:17 - An Overview Of Cassidy Melhorn’s Business & How He Got Started6:19 - How He Got 15 Deals His First Year In Business10:58 - What He Did After Getting A Mechanical Engineering Degree14:14 - Lamborghini Shopping & Building Passive Cash Flow19:17 - Why He’s Considering Doing More Wholesaling20:21 - Life Changing Advice From CG & His Team Structure22:55 - Where He Wants To Take His Business Next25:26 - The Goals He’s Still Chasing28:14 - Doing Flips On Double Lots & Finding Diamond Ore32:44 - David’s Racing Hobby36:29 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Vol Homeshttps://www.instagram.com/volhomes/ Website: Vol Homeshttps://www.volhomes.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/
