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 30, 2024 • 17min
269: How Ryan Locked Up Three Deals In Just 7 Days By Himself
Ryan’s in the middle of his 30-day challenge, but he’s already locked up three deals in just seven days! In this episode, David and Ryan break down how he’s tackling the challenge, the strategies he’s using, and what’s keeping him motivated. If you’re ready to hit the ground running, this episode is your guide to making deals happen. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Why Is Ryan Doing Another 30 Day Challenge?0:49 - What Are The Rules?1:54 - Selling The Properties To His Contractor3:13 - The Sellers From The Challenge So Far6:07 - The Road Bumps With The Title Work7:15 - How Ryan Felt He Was Rusty10:00 - Could A Beginner Replicate His Results In 7 Days?13:09 - What His Team Thinks Of Him Doing The Challenge14:02 - Why The Challenge Is So Different This Time15:43 - Ryan’s Words Of Advice16:21 - Join Our Cold Calling Challenge! (It’s Free)16:45 - 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 27, 2024 • 27min
268: The Top 3 Tips You Need To Know Before Partnering Up
Thinking about teaming up with a partner? David sits down with Andrew Newlon, who shares the top 3 tips that helped him build a successful 11-year partnership. Learn how to align on goals, define your purpose, and avoid the common pitfalls that can derail partnerships. This episode is packed with simple, actionable advice to help you create partnerships that last. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:26 - What Does Andrew Look Forward To Most At Collective Genius?1:06 - Looking For Help With Project Management2:38 - Wholesaling Is Andrew’s Bread And Butter3:44 - What His Team Looks Like Now5:23 - The Rental Side Of His Business In The Beginning6:20 - Why He Wanted To Build A Business8:17 - What His First 3 Years Looked Like In Real Estate12:21 - Finding Wholesale Deals13:10 - Leveraging Direct Mail & Targeting Absentee Owners15:13 - How It Feels To Leave Your 9-516:55 - Finding His Rhythm In Year 317:37 - Successfully Splitting Up A Partnership22:45 - Where His Business Is Now26:43 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Andrew Newlonhttps://www.instagram.com/newlon_andrew/ Website: Andrew Newlonhttps://www.ozarkshousebuyers.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 25, 2024 • 9min
267: Deck The Halls With A Dad Joke Challenge! (And Real Estate Tips)
David and Ryan go head-to-head in a Dad Joke Challenge packed with groan-worthy laughs and real estate wisdom. This holiday episode delivers equal parts humor and practical tips, making it the perfect break from the family chaos—or a reason to gather everyone around for a good laugh. Don't miss this festive mix of fun and investing insights! KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:29 - Joke 1: How Does A Dual Agent Sleep?2:14 - Joke 2: Why Don’t Real Estate Investors Get Lost?2:41 - Joke 3: What Does A House Wear?3:40 - Joke 4: Why Did The Investor Bring A Map To The Closing Table?6:13 - Joke 5: What Kind Of Building Weighs The Least?6:35 - Joke 6: What’s A Real Estate Investor’s Favorite Type Of Music?7:01 - Joke 7: What’s A Realtor’s Favorite Christmas Song?7:14 - Joke 8: Why Do Investors Love Fixer Uppers?8:24 - Join Our January Cold Calling Challenge! (It’s Free)8:54 - 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/
Dec 24, 2024 • 15min
266: Everything You Need to Know About Real Estate Marketing in 15 Minutes
Think real estate marketing is complicated? Think again. In just 15 minutes, Brent Daniels lays out everything you need to know to generate leads, connect with sellers, and grow your business. This highlight from the DealMachine Masterclass is packed with actionable strategies that simplify marketing and help you see results fast—no fluff, just what works. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The Importance of Getting Reps When Talking To Sellers3:59 - The 3 Steps To Becoming A Real Estate Entrepreneur6:39 - All Roads Lead To PPC: 4 Tiers To REI Marketing8:33 - You Need To Post On Social Media EVERY Day11:14 - The Sales Cycle Of Outbound vs Inbound Marketing13:39 - Build Up Your Skills With Outbound Before Going With Inbound Marketing15:15 - OutroLINKS:Instagram: Brent Danielshttps://www.instagram.com/realbrentdaniels Website: Talk to Peoplehttps://www.talktopeople.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 23, 2024 • 24min
265: He Was A Janitor, Now He Builds 50 Homes Per Year
Seven years ago, Josh Swart was working as a janitor. Today, he’s building 50 homes per year and leading one of the most scalable real estate businesses out there. In this episode, David sits down with Josh to break down his journey—from humble beginnings to mastering build-to-rent projects, leveraging social media for million-dollar opportunities, and turning infill lots into profitable deals. Josh shares the lessons, struggles, and strategies that helped him scale from his first flip to a thriving development business. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:27 - Josh’s Approach To Building His Social Media Brand6:58 - Do Sellers Look At Your Social Media?10:10 - How Josh Got Started In Real Estate After Working As A Janitor14:18 - Securing Funding For His First Flip16:56 - “Move Fast & Break Things”18:42 - Where He’s At Today19:40 - How He Evolved To New Builds & His Current Focus23:53 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Josh Swarthttps://www.instagram.com/joshswart/ Website: Josh Swarthttps://www.joshswart.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 20, 2024 • 23min
264: I Inspected 19 Rentals – Here’s What Went Wrong
When was the last time you walked through all your rental properties? In this episode, David takes you inside his inspection of 5 of his 19 rental properties to uncover hidden issues, unexpected repairs, and maintenance that tenants often overlook. From broken windows to leaking showers, he shares the critical problems he found and explains why proactive inspections save you thousands in the long run. Whether you own one property or twenty, this episode will show you how to protect your investments and keep your rentals in great shape. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:26 - First Property10:48 - Second Property14:22 - Third Property16:11 - Fourth Property19:52 - Fifth Property22:20 - Closing Thoughts23:04 - 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/
Dec 18, 2024 • 16min
263: The #1 Way To Train Your Team To Be More Empathetic
Building a strong, empathetic team isn’t just about training—it’s about connecting. In this episode, we share behind-the-scenes insights from a DealMachine team meeting. From creative approaches like using Kahoot for engagement to strategies for handling challenging customer interactions, we dive into actionable tips for training your team to excel. Tune in for lessons on fostering empathy, improving communication, and creating a collaborative culture that drives success. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction2:09 - Our Kahoot Game6:48 - Recent Wins With The DealMachine Team8:18 - The New DealMachine Map9:40 - Wins From People Joining Virtually10:34 - The Investors That Came To Meet With David13:07 - Shout Outs15:07 - Wrapping Up15:23 - 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 17, 2024 • 15min
262: 10 Ways To Get People Bringing You Deals Consistently
In this 15 minute highlight, Camron Cathcart shares 10 practical strategies to build a network of connectors who consistently bring you off-market deals. From local meetups to personal check-ins, Camron breaks down how to turn relationships into reliable deal flow. Whether you're new to real estate or scaling your business, these actionable tips will help you stay ahead. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Who Are Connectors?1:02 - Method 1: Local Meetups2:02 - Method 2: 1-on-1 Meetings3:30 - Method 3: Online Presence4:37 - Method 4: Clear Buying Criteria6:25 - Method 5: Be Responsive/Be Quick8:10 - Method 6: Joint Ventures9:34 - Method 7: Be Easy11:26 - Method 8: Provide Feedback11:55 - Method 9: Regular Check-Ins13:37 - Method 10: Create A Connector Mastermind/Meetup14:49 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Camron Cathcarthttps://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ Website: Camron Cathcartlinktr.ee/camcathcart 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, 2024 • 29min
261: 19 Rentals, $1M Later: Lessons from the Road
David Lecko takes listeners on a car ride to tour his 19 rental properties, nine of which have appreciated by over $1 million in just five years. Joined by Bruce Arellano, a California investor transitioning to the Indianapolis market, they discuss managing rentals, the BRRRR strategy, and lessons learned from scaling a portfolio in two very different markets. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:28 - Why Bruce And His Wife Moved To Indianapolis3:00 - California’s Squatter Rights4:42 - The Rental Scam David Discovered6:09 - Bruce Says Vetting People In Indy Is Easier Than California7:50 - How Him And His Wife Divide Up The Duties12:55 - His Current Approach To Marketing13:59 - The Differences With Midwest Markets15:39 - How David Chose His First Investment Party & Self-Managing His Rentals20:29 - What Bruce Is Looking To Learn From Riding With David21:21 - Why David Wanted To Take A Look At All Of His Properties24:27 - People On The Internet Who Hate On Landlords25:38 - Bruce’s Background In The Military26:35 - Where Bruce And David Are At In Their Real Estate Careers27:09 - The Payment Structure That Bruce Recommends For Acquisitions28:18 - David’s Takeaway28:32 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Bruce Arellanohttps://www.instagram.com/investing4arellanos/ 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 13, 2024 • 22min
260: How Clint Scored $94k In 7 Months With Just 2 Deals
Clint Keith, COO of Heritage Home Investments, shares how he went from no real estate experience to earning $94,000 from his first two flips in just 7 months. Join Ryan as they dive into Clint's transition, the lessons he learned navigating distressed properties, and how those deals set the stage for his ongoing success. Whether you're new to real estate or considering your next move, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction1:14 - Clint’s Experience In Real Estate So Far2:58 - Walking Through Ugly Houses5:45 - The Most Disgusting Thing Clint Has Seen8:14 - His Experience Making $50K On His First Flip11:58 - What He Made On His First Two Deals14:58 - Clint’s Life Now After Diving Into Real Estate17:25 - His Advice For Aspiring Investors20:52 - Closing Thoughts & How To Get In Touch With Clint22:04 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Clint Keithhttps://www.instagram.com/clintkeith5/ LinkedIn: Clint Keithhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-keith-79a62541 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/
