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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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/
Jul 2, 2025 • 37min
375: $300k A Month From Wholesaling? Here's How They Do It
Brothers Nate and Nick Squires are bringing in $300,000+ a month through wholesaling—and in this episode, they break down exactly how. From building a lean, efficient operation to staying laser-focused on high-margin deals, you’ll hear the systems that power their seven-figure real estate business. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:15 - An Overview of Nate And Nick Squires’ Business0:59 - Their First Deals4:15 - How They Started Wholesaling While Working A Full Time Job8:54 - How Long It Took To Transition Out Of Their Full Time Jobs11:23 - Hiring Their First Employees16:57 - Going Through Tough Experiences In Business19:51 - The Flips They’re Doing Now23:25 - The Ethics Of Price Dropping On A Deal25:53 - What They’ve Learned From CG & Their KPIs29:22 - How They’re Planning To Step Up Marketing33:50 - Their Goals With The Business35:46 - Closing Thoughts36:54 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: CVG Homebuyershttps://www.instagram.com/cvghomebuyers/ Website: CVG Homebuyershttps://www.cvghomebuyers.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 1, 2025 • 15min
374: Why You’re Not Closing Deals (And What to Fix)
Jon Barbera breaks down the mindset and systems behind his “production over performance” strategy—how he makes $200k/month by cutting the fluff, targeting niche lists, and only making offers he knows will close. If you’re tired of walking properties and getting nowhere, this 15-minute training will flip your approach to lead gen and deal flow. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Focusing On Production Over Performance1:43 - Identify What’s Working & Understand Your Market3:29 - Getting Your Buyers5:12 - Find Distress In Your Market9:49 - Double Down On What’s Working12:11 - Write Down One Lead Source That Works Best For You & Focus On It14:40 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Jon Barberahttps://www.instagram.com/jonbarbera Website: Jon 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/
Jun 30, 2025 • 31min
373: How Robert Closes 22 Land Deals A Month
Robert Vaughan has been flipping land since 2004—long before it was cool. In this episode, he shares how he and his partner went from newspaper ads to running one of the largest land flipping operations around. You'll hear how they average 22 land deals a month, why they’ve stopped sending mail, and the systems they use to work 100K+ leads every month. If you're serious about land deals at scale, this one’s packed with insight. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:30 - An Overview Of Robert Vaughan’s Business1:51 - The Early Days Of His Investing Career4:52 - Why Land Sellers Are Usually 65 And Older7:04 - Finding Good Deals In A Market Where The Price Is High9:51 - His Numbers With His Land Deals & How The Market Has Changed12:02 - The People That Typically Buy His Land Deals13:13 - Successful Partnerships17:37 - The Structure Of Their Team & The Legality Of Cold Calling/Texting22:53 - The Markets They Invest In & New Investing Technology28:20 - What Hasn’t Changed In Real Estate29:24 - Closing Thoughts30:35 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Robert Vaughanhttps://www.facebook.com/robert.vaughan.24046 Website: Dirt Cheap Lotshttps://www.dirtcheaplots.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/
Jun 27, 2025 • 35min
372: High Interest Rates? Here's How Thomas Pivoted And CRUSHED It
When interest rates started climbing, Thomas Lehmann didn’t just survive—he adapted. In this episode, he shares how he went from struggling house flipper to dominating Florida’s mobile home market. You’ll hear how a disastrous flip with squatters led to a total reinvention of his business, what it takes to thrive in the affordable housing space, and why serving his community—through both housing and charity—fuels everything he builds. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:31 - Thomas Lehmann’s Transition From Medicine & Supplement Sales To Real Estate6:46 - Moving Into Mobile Home Construction9:44 - Becoming Bankable As A Company10:41 - How Much His Mobile Homes Cost & His Goals11:57 - Working With Charities15:08 - Thomas Thoughts On Passing Down His Wealth18:59 - Working Hard While Still In School21:37 - His Interest In Bodybuilding23:52 - What He’s Hoping To Learn At Collective Genius26:07 - What He’s Looking Forward To In His Business28:58 - Using DealMachine To Find Mobile Home Opportunities32:44 - What Are Impact Fees?33:33 - Closing Thoughts35:02 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Thomas Lehmannhttps://www.instagram.com/thomas_lehmann_real_estate/ Website: The Property Solutions Teamhttps://www.thepropertysolutionsteamdealership.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/
Jun 25, 2025 • 21min
371: Managing 400 Cold Callers From Egypt (Here’s How He Does It)
Marawan Mahmoud runs a massive cold calling operation in Egypt — with 400 reps dialing every day for real estate investors. In this episode, David and Ryan dig into how he hires top talent, manages quality across hundreds of reps, and uses DealMachine data to cut $9,000 in monthly costs. If you’re thinking about outsourcing cold calls or building a team, don’t miss this one. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:34 - An Overview of Marawan’s Business2:46 - The Texting And Cold Calling They’re Doing Every Month5:20 - How DealMachine Has Helped Their Business7:18 - How He Hires And Manages 400+ Cold Callers16:24 - An Interesting Fact About Egypt19:43 - How Marawan And His Business Partner Share Responsibilities20:07 - Closing Thoughts & Where To Find Marawan20:56 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Marawan Mahmoudhttps://www.instagram.com/marawanmahmoud10/ Website: Redg VAhttps://www.redgva.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/
Jun 24, 2025 • 16min
370: The Cheat Code For Talking To Any Seller (And Winning More Deals)
Struggling to connect with sellers? Jake Leicht breaks down the four investor personality types—sharks, whales, dolphins, and sea urchins—and how to speak each seller’s language to build trust, gain control, and close more deals. Whether you're pitching or partnering, this masterclass highlight gives you the tools to win more with words. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The $100K Communication Cheat Code0:24 - Breaking Down The 4 Personality Types2:35 - Spotting These Personality Types In The World9:19 - Building Rapport With The 4 Personality Types15:01 - Recapping15:19 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Jake Leichthttps://www.instagram.com/JakeLeicht/ Website: Jake Leichthttps://www.theflipsecrets.com/ Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
Jun 23, 2025 • 27min
369: How Joe Wilson Scored $10K On His First Deal
Joe Wilson made $10K on his first real estate deal—but it was anything but easy. In this episode, Ryan and David sit down with Joe to break down every painful hurdle he had to overcome: difficult sellers, shifting numbers, and the mental battle of not giving up. You’ll hear exactly how Ryan’s coaching helped Joe push through the chaos, lock up the deal, and walk away with a $10,000 assignment fee KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:38 - The Story Of Joe Wilson’s First Deal7:01 - How He Felt When The First Buyer Had To Leave The Deal14:38 - Why He Decided To Get Into Wholesaling & His Mission Work19:27 - What He Was Doing Before He Found Ryan Haywood22:09 - Ryan’s Thoughts On Coaching Joe24:07 - Joe’s Closing Advice24:54 - How To Get In Touch With Ryan For Coaching26:59 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Joe Wilsonhttps://www.instagram.com/JHWilson43/ 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/
Jun 20, 2025 • 46min
368: Should You Invest In Real Estate Or Small Businesses?
Is real estate still the best path to financial freedom—or is small business ownership a better investment? In this episode, Brian Luebben breaks down why he moved away from traditional rentals to focus on acquiring cash-flowing small businesses. You’ll hear how he structures deals, what he looks for in operators, and why this strategy is helping others leave their six-figure jobs faster than real estate ever did. If you’re an investor weighing your next move, this is a must-listen. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:20 - Brian Luebben’s Story Of Getting Started In Real Estate5:50 - Why He Recommends Commercial Real Estate To His Students10:53 - Why He Decided On His Approach To Partnering With Small Businesses15:18 - His Current Business Projects & How His Deals Are Structured23:51 - How He Selects Which Businesses To Partner With28:16 - Brian’s Mindset Tips For Success30:52 - Balancing The Work/Life Balance35:54 - What He’s Learned From Interviewing Successful People39:26 - Why His Students Are Losing Their Jobs42:24 - How Brian Feels About College44:55 - Closing Thoughts45:58 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Brian Luebbenhttps://www.instagram.com/BrianLuebben/ Website: Brian Luebbenhttps://www.actionacademy.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/
Jun 18, 2025 • 37min
367: From $20K Loss to 100+ Deals—Here’s How
Megan Ahern lost $20,000 on her first real estate flip—and still went all-in. She and her husband moved into a travel trailer behind their properties, used VA loans to acquire rentals with zero down, and built deep relationships with local banks to scale. In this episode, she breaks down how she bounced back from early mistakes, where she finds private money, and how she built a 100+ deal portfolio from scratch. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:19 - How Megan Ahern Got Her Start In Real Estate3:13 - How They Did Their First Remote Flip & Lost $20K8:23 - Making $80K On Their Next Flip9:45 - Getting A VA Loan For Their Live-In Flip11:32 - Renovating Properties Without Contractors13:49 - What They Did After Making $80K On A Flip16:26 - The Types Of Loans They’re Using Now & Finding Private Money21:27 - The Deals They’re Doing & Financing26:42 - How They’ve Approached Market Shifts In Their Business30:37 - Is Real Estate Easier Now?32:37 - How Megan Approaches Interior Design With Their Flips34:06 - How Her And Her Husband Divide Up The Work In The Business35:18 - Her Favorite Tattoo And The Story Behind It35:54 - Where To Get In Touch With Megan & Closing Thoughts36:40 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Megan Ahernhttps://www.instagram.com/the_tatty_investor/ Website: Megan Ahernhttps://www.tattyinvestor.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/
