Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

What did you think of todays show??EP 194 - Deal Case Study - Sometimes Deals Are Just Easy MoneyOn today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Mike DeHaan discusses a deal case study with one of our Instant Investor program members, Brenden Chetuck, where the process was smooth and the deal came easy. Yes, this happens.Is it luck? Is it experience? Or is it a bit of both? Either way, it is just as important to dissect the complicated deals as it is the easier ones, if you are serious about being a full-time investor. So, Brenden has volunteered to come on today’s episode to share his experience completing a deal that brought in easy money.You will hear about how the Class A property deal came to Brenden through an SMS lead, the type of seller he was working with and why the seller didn’t want to make a profit, and the final transaction that took place. Brenden also shares his tips on how to do a deal in a new market from a distance.These case study episodes provide invaluable real life insight on how deals go down, so be sure to tune in!Topics discussed in this episode:How Brendan found a lakeshore property deal through an SMS leadWhy the seller wasn’t interested in making money on the dealHow Brendan marketed the property and the final numbersThe importance of following up with people while going through the processWho Brendan sold the property toWhy you should keep the transactions as simple as possibleTips on how to do a deal in a new market at a distanceConnect with Brenden Chetuck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchetuck/If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

The podcast discusses the benefits of building a social brand for real estate business, including using social media, engaging in Facebook groups, and sharing daily activities. The hosts also touch on topics such as the morality of marketing to distressed sellers, Dave Portnoy's journey in building Barstool Sports, and conspiracy theories surrounding Oprah's compounds. They highlight the importance of consistency and genuine interactions in establishing influence and generating business opportunities.

What did you think of todays show??Operating At A Level That Competes with Hedgefunds with Aaron AmuchasteguiEpisode 192Systems provide every business a foundation for growth; they optimize time and resources while clearing a path to scale rapidly. Today's guest, Aaron Amuchastegui, is a master of system building, surviving the ups and downs of the real estate market to make millions.Hosts Mike and Dan are BIG advocates of systemization, so this conversation with Aaron has quite a few highlights they’re excited to share. From his mindset around hiring to his system for finishing flips in just 4-5 days, Aaron has a ton of knowledge and wisdom you’ll want to apply to your real estate business.In this episode, Aaron talks about making mistakes and learning from through multiple market cycles, his passion for analyzing the economy, and what you can do to capitalize on market shifts.Tune in to hear Aaron’s tips for long-term wealth, and scaling your business!Topics discussed in this episode:How Aaron’s background influenced his real estate careerWhat led to his buy and hold strategyHis approach to building systems and scaling businessHow he pivoted his business during the pandemicAaron’s current portfolio and where it’s shiftingHis real estate and economy predictionsWhat’s going on with cap rate compressionHow you can survive (and capitalize on) the ever changing marketConnect with Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronamuchastegui/Learn more about Aaron and check out his course offerings here: https://www.aaronamuchastegui.com/links/Listen to the Real Estate Rockstars podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/realestaterockstars?selected=CSN7111068363Grab Aaron’s book, Bidding to Buy: https://store.biggerpockets.com/collections/all-books/products/bidding-to-buyIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

What did you think of todays show??FF 191 - Dealing with Shiny Object Syndrome as a Real Estate InvestorOn this episode of Friday Focus, we are going back to our usual format where we answer questions we receive from our community that we think will be beneficial for all our listeners.In today’s episode, our host Mike DeHaan has chosen to answer two questions in a hybrid format. One question is from Jim Martin in Chattanooga where he asked: how do you deal with shiny object syndrome as a real estate investor? The other question is from Otto Kahn in North Dakota who asked: how do you balance the act of generating massive income while you are trying to generate massive wealth?These are all things that any entrepreneur struggles with and it really comes down to focusing your vision to make the right moves. Moves that Mike wants to share with you on today’s episode! You will hear how to avoid shiny object syndrome, why you should focus on making massive income first and the importance of choosing one way to do it, and how to set yourself up for success by creating a nest egg to raise your investment power.No matter where you are in your real estate investment journey, this episode is sure to provide some insight on how to stay focused and how to make massive amounts of wealth in a secure way.You don’t want to miss this one!Topics discussed in this episode:What is shiny object syndrome in real estate and how to deal with itOptions to choose from to focus on to make the most money possibleWhy you shouldn’t hold on to all the property you ownThe importance of focusing on developing a skill set in real estate first Creating a nest egg of cash so you can escalate your wealth growthWhat Altra Mosey means by “The best investment you can make is in the S&ME-500”If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

The podcast discusses the challenges and risks of owning rental properties, including dealing with bad tenants and unexpected repairs. The hosts recommend starting with wholesaling before investing in rentals. They share anecdotes about their experiences as landlords and offer tips for prospective landlords. The podcast also explores alternative passive income options, such as investing in hard money businesses or debt funds. The hosts express skepticism about the profitability of rental income touted on social media.

What did you think of todays show??In today’s episode we dive deep into a topic that many of you may not be totally versed on, short sales and pre-foreclosure. Even though there isn’t a huge market for this, it is still a way to make money in real estate, which is why we have brought in a short sale and pre-foreclosure expert to give us some insight, Bob Vieira.Our hosts Mike DeHaan and Dan Austin sit down with Bob to pick his brain about all things short sale and pre-foreclosure. They discuss how a short sale comes to be, how to put a short sale deal together and the process, how to market it, where in the U.S. these deals are more prominent, and much much more!Bob is a well rounded expert in this field bringing a wealth of knowledge on this topic that we believe will be getting more traction in the years to come. So if you want to get ahead of the curve, which if you are a listener of this show, we know you do, tune into today’s episode for a crash course on short sales and pre-foreclosures.You don’t want to miss this one! Topics discussed in this episode:A simple explanation of what a short sale isHow Bob got into a short sale focus in his businessBob’s first ever short saleThe order of operation of a short saleWhat to do if the property is appraised too high but below mortgage valueHow do you work in the margin in a short sale?A common situation where short sales take placeHow people are using their equityIs there a demographic that is in pre-foreclosure?How Bob’s short sale business worksBob’s biggest real estate lossIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https:

What did you think of todays show??EP 188 - Deal Case Study - Real Time Analysis of a Mike and Dan DealOn today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Dan Austin joins us to dissect a real time analysis of a deal Mike and Dan are currently in. Dan hopes to give you a full picture of how deals start out and the initial numbers that are worked out,  where they will eventually share how the deal completes as it happens in the coming episodes.Dan goes over how this deal came in and the marketing involved, the type of home and seller they were dealing with, the type of financing that is out there and the hierarchy of what is best, the type of financing that was used for this deal, their thought process while running the numbers, as well as the final initial quote and deal they all agreed on.This deal case study is being presented as a tool to understand how deals go down in real time and how the initial numbers may or may not match the outcome. Either way, join us on the journey of this deal to find out how it goes!Topics discussed in this episode:How the deal came inThe type of home and its value according to Mike and DanThe key to a real estate investor’s business: convenienceWhy we need to start using creative financing as a toolThe seller financing negotiation that took placeThe final initial numbers agreed onRisks and opportunities with this property and dealIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Consumer Debt Concerns, Increase in Underwater Sellers, Can Rent Keep Rising?Episode 187We’ve all noticed the larger grocery bill, rising labor costs, even mortgage and insurance payments, but will inflation have a major, long-lasting effect on real estate?In this episode, your hosts talk about the rise of consumer debt, if the inflation bubble will pop, and what rising rent prices mean for the economy. This leads to a discussion on the “golden handcuffs” phenomenon, the increase in underwater sellers, and more.Mike and Dan also share weekly updates on Collecting Keys business, including deals currently in escrow and how partners in the Instant Investor program are succeeding in this tough time.Tune in to hear what the future might look like for real estate investors!Topics discussed in this episode:How HOAs are causing us problemsThe rise in consumer debtWhat rising rent prices mean for the economyGolden handcuffs phenomenonWhy we’re seeing so many “underwater” sellersWhat’s new in Collecting Keys businessIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Hustling your way to Millions with Lars AndersonEpisode 186Real estate is unlike most other careers in that anyone can scale a business and gain financial independence in just a few years.Lars Anderson, a real estate agent and investor for only 4 years, is one of those people that has built wealth through hard work, consistency and discipline. His mindset is what empowered him to become an expert in his area, where he’s invested in multiple asset types.In this episode, Lars shares his buying strategy, how he grew his impressive portfolio and establishes trust with sellers. He also talks about his big wins and the mistakes he’s learned from.Tune in as we discuss the power of mindset, how to succeed in real estate, and more!Topics discussed in this episode:Lars’ approach to life and workHow mindset helped him become more and more successfulThe importance of disciplineWhat’s in his portfolioWhere Lars finds his dealsHow he stands out amongst the competitionOne big real estate win and one mistakeHow to find guidance/mentorshipConnect with Lars Anderson:https://www.facebook.com/LarsAndersonRealEstate/https://www.instagram.com/larsy.anderson/If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??EP 185 - Deal Case Study - Buying A Property with Code ViolationsWe are doing something a little different on this week’s Friday Focus episode. Our host Mike DeHaan sits down with Dylan Koch from the Instant Investor program, to talk about a deal Dylan facilitated where the home had multiple code violations.Mike and Dylan discuss the type of property in question, how the deal was found, what type of seller Dylan was working with, the code violations presented by the city, and how this deal was actually quite lucrative at the end of the day.Mike uses this case study as a learning tool on how to avoid situations like this as well as possibly opportunities that can be found in not so desirable situations.So tune in to learn more about what to do when buying a property with code violations, and much more!Topics discussed in this episode:The type of property Dylan was working withHow Dylan found the deal and what the seller was likeThe code violations Dylan learned about after the deal was doneWhy the buyer stuck with the dealWhat Dylan learned after doing this dealIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeCheck out the NEW Big Dan Energy shirt (and more!) in the Collecting Keys Merch Store: https://store.collectingkeyspodcast.com/Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com