Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

What did you think of todays show??Are you noticing a misalignment between your goals and the employees that help run your business? That might be because as your business grows, you should also be evaluating your process for hiring and leading your team.After 42 employees in just 3.5 years, Mike and Dan are finally working with employees that are just as invested in the long-term growth of Collecting Keys as they are. Employees are more engaged, the sales team is doing great, and business is thriving!In this episode, they discuss how they reached this point, such as hiring new employees as they scale and creating an environment that encourages progress. Plus, Mike shares how this growth has also changed his view on popular business influencers.If you’re experiencing these kinds of growing pains, tune in to this episode!Topics discussed in this episode:Progress in business and new dealsMistakes entrepreneurs/small business owners makeScaling your business and the right hiring mindsetHow much culture fit matters in the hiring processWhere you should look for guidance/adviceIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Midterm Rental Mastery with Sarah WeaverEpisode 142According to today’s guest, Sarah Weaver, running a successful business as a real estate investor is all about mindset. If you want to grow, you have to think like an investor — and sometimes that means investing out of state.Sarah has found her niche in midterm rentals, and out-of-state investing was the game changer for her and many of her clients. She’s built four businesses to support other real estate investors, including Arya Design Services, which helps investors set up properties out of state.In this episode, she shares how she finds properties in new markets, her marketing strategies, and the process of self-managing her 19 properties. Plus, learn about her newest business, Invested Adventures, and how she’s able to live a nomadic lifestyle as a business owner.If you’re thinking about investing in midterm rentals, listen to our interview with Sarah now!Topics discussed in this episode:Why we’re so impressed with Sarah and her business mindsetHow Arya Design Services helps clients set up midterm rentalsThe difference between midterm rentals and short-term rentalsWhat to look for in a property locationThe choice to self-managing propertiesBenefits and cost of Arya Design ServicesFinding community through her company, Invested AdventuresThe “after effect” of tripsSarah’s craziest real estate investing storyInsightful advice to hopeful investorsFind more information on Sarah Weaver, including how to work with her, at https://www.sarahdweaver.com/Connect with Sarah on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sarahdweaver/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/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??EP 141 - Getting Started Marketing in a Virtual MarketOn today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Mike DeHaan joins us to dive a little deeper into the topic discussed on Wednesday’s episode, how to get started in a virtual market.If you have been thinking of moving your real estate business into the virtual space but don’t know where to start, we want to help you get an overview of the steps you need to take as well as tips on how to get started.In this episode you will hear how to navigate getting boots on the ground to do the groundwork for you, how to find local buyers, as well as how to be competitive against companies that are physically in local areas that you are not. We also have a few tips on how to market your virtual real estate business that you don’t want to miss. Tune in to hear this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:How to find someone to do due diligence on your behalfHow to find local buyersWhat to do if you’re having trouble selling dealsHow to be more competitive with established companies on the groundMaking your business look and feel localHow to market a virtual real estate 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/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??How Diverse Investing Is Halting Your Growth, Finding Locations For Virtual Investing, Why Successful Investors Choose To CoachEpisode 140Collecting Keys Podcast has never been a gatekeeper of information. So, if you want to achieve financial freedom, you’ve come to the right show.In celebration of our 100th episode, we’re dropping more of our real estate secrets, including the criteria we use to determine which locations to market in as virtual investors. Mike also shares the recent advice he got from a wealth advisor, that he wants to share with our listeners!This installment of the Mike and Dan show offers tips on investing in various levels of wealth, the best time to take risks, and defining your goals. What’s considered wealthy has changed, but these are tried and true ways to maximize your growth.Tune in for our conversation on wealth, investing in and out of real estate, and more!Topics discussed in this episode:The best ways to invest your moneyWhen you should diversify your investingTaking risks to build wealthOur criteria for virtual investing in different marketsThe appeal of coaching for real estate investorsIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Vertically Integrating for Massive Gains with Brian GreenEpisode 139Today’s guest craved the freedom and autonomy that’s possible as a real estate investor, so he took his business experience and jumped head first into real estate.Brian Green has achieved great success, boasting an impressive portfolio of multi-family properties, short-term rentals, and more. He’s a ground-up developer, broker and co-founder of real estate investment and property management company, Green Springs Capital Group.With all of his experience, Brian has great insights to help new real estate investors answer these questions and more: Do you know if you want to build a real estate business, or just be an investor? Are you skeptical of direct mail marketing?To learn how Brian vertically integrated his businesses and became a real estate savant, listen in!Topics discussed in this episode:The businesses that funded Brian’s real estate businessBuying his first property and learning real estate rolesThe case for direct marketingWhy major renovations are worth the investmentDetermining ARV and making offersHis construction and property management systems/processesProperty management and the benefits of short-term unitsThe importance of entitlements in ground-up developmentTwo of Brian’s craziest real estate storiesHis best advice to succeed in real estateFind more information on Brian’s company, Green Springs Capital Group: https://greenspringscapitalgroup.com/Connect with Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenspringscapital/Get in touch with Brian via email at brian@greenspringscapital.comIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??We aren’t here to feed you fluff, we are here to share what works. What we know is, investing in real estate is the best way to build your wealth portfolio, regardless of what the media is telling you. On today’s Friday Focus episode, Dan Austin joins us to share how to cut out the noise of the world telling you to invest in anything other than real estate and 3 things you should be doing to maximize your efforts. When media outlets start pedaling the same narrative of where to spend your money, that should be a major red flag. The goal is to stay focused on what works and stick to the basics, and Dan wants to share how he does this and more!You don’t want to miss this one!Topics discussed in this episode:Why you shouldn’t rush out to buy goldThe fear cycle that sells through clicksAnalyze what has worked for you and other successful people in the pastConsistency and focus are keyCircling back to previously dead leads with a new planIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Choosing Investments in a Turbulent Climate, Finding The Best CPAs and Lawyers, Working Smarter not HarderEpisode 137What would an episode of the Mike and Dan show be without some pop culture and world news commentary peppered in between some real estate investing education?This episode of Collecting Keys addresses what’s going on in the world, macroeconomics, and bracing for the next election year. It seems that times are getting harder (just watch the news), but does that affect how you should be investing?On the topic of marketing, we talk about the importance of data tracking, what to do when your response rate is consistently low, and how much it hurts to fork out the money for marketing - even though it’s worthwhile.We’re sharing our thoughts on investing in this turbulent climate, what you should do before transferring a deed, Lionel Messi’s $400 million contract offer, and MORE. Listen in now!Topics discussed in this episode:What we’re seeing in the news and on social mediaIs the rich flying their private jets polluting the air?Why we’re renegotiating deals in long escrow periodsThe search for a skillful lawyer and CPAHow to analyze your marketing after consistently low response ratesShould we start making investments in Europe?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/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Becoming a Cash Flow Master with Drew WiardEpisode 136“What is wealthy? To me, wealth is a measure of time. It's how long you can live the current lifestyle you have if nothing else came in.”In this episode, Collecting Keys hosts Mike and Dan are joined by their friend and fellow real estate investor, Drew Wiard, to discuss his path to building wealth. Drew’s mindset around business and passion for working has led him to generating passive income and taking control of his time in just 7 years as a real estate investor.Drew shares how he scaled his business in a competitive market, talks about his residential and commercial ventures, and making decisions in the interest of his goals. You’ll learn the benefits and downsides of land contracts, how to raise money and build relationships with your network, and more.To hear our conversation on success and how you can build an impressive real estate portfolio, tune in now!Topics discussed in this episode:Drew’s unintentional start in real estate investingWhy we love to work even after finding successHow Drew scaled his business in a competitive marketThe ins and outs of land contractsMaking the leap from residential to commercial propertiesHow he funds his commercial investmentsDeciding when to sell and when to refinanceWhat values Drew is teaching his childrenOur bad experiences with sewersDrew’s advice to newbie real estate investorsConnect with Drew Wiard:https://www.instagram.com/theflyinginvestor/https://www.tiktok.com/@theflyinginvestorIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??EP 135 - The top 3 Investments to make when you start your Real Estate BusinessIt blows our mind what some people will spend their money on when investing in real estate. Things that are trivial and won’t allow them to maximize their profits. So on today’s Friday Focus episode our host Mike DeHaan joins us to share 3 key areas where he thinks investors should be spending their money for maximum return to grow their real estate business.Spending money where it matters is so crucial to the growth of your business. It not only makes your life easier, but it gives you an opportunity to create more wealth. We all know the saying, “you gotta spend money to make money”, but it’s how and where you spend your money that matters most.Tune in to hear where Mike thinks you should be spending your money and how to choose the right route that works for you.You don’t want to miss this one!Topics discussed in this episode:Choosing a good customer relationship management toolImportance of a call center in real estate investmentPicking the right coach and/or mastermind group for youIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Escaping the Entrepreneur Rat Race, Renovating Flips vs Rentals, Are we the Most Flood Prone Investors Ever?Episode 134Many entrepreneurs take pride in working 80+ hour weeks, thinking that sacrifice represents their dedication. But is it really necessary, or can we escape the rat race and still succeed?During this episode, hosts Mike and Dan revisit the concept of the abundance mindset and using your time effectively as an entrepreneur. From hiring employees to reinvesting back in your business, leaving the scarcity mindset behind is key to helping you scale your business.Tune in to learn how you can determine when it’s safe to loosen the reins and let your systems do their work, and the best way to spend your time as a business owner. We also cover the importance of having a good reputation, solving problems as an entrepreneur, and making smart financial decisions as a real estate investor.This installment of the Mike and Dan show is relevant to all business owners, so listen and share with your network!Topics discussed in this episode:Reflecting on our past successesManaging time to make your business grow as an entrepreneurHow to go from a survival to abundance mindsetThe challenges of scaling a business and why many people failMore basement flooding in Collecting Keys propertiesSpending more on flips versus rentalsIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload 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:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com