Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

What did you think of todays show??EP 123 - Why Reading Books is for SlackersUnlike all your school teachers and college professors, host Mike DeHaan is taking over this Friday Focus episode to explain why you should STOP reading and start taking action.Reading books like The 4-Hour Workweek and Rich Dad Poor Dad is great, but spending so much time reading about how to succeed will not get you closer to your goals. Today, Mike is sharing why he thinks reading books is for slackers, and what you should be doing instead.Mike’s advice is not just valid for reading either — listening to hours and hours of podcasts can also be a waste of time if you’re not integrating anything you’re learning into your own practices.Plus, you’ll get an update on the Collecting Keys “Big Dan Energy” shirts! Tune in for all this and more.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??The REAL Secret to being a successful Wholesaler, Hiring for Remote Jobs, How to find $50k in your coat pocketEpisode 122Being successful as a real estate investor is HARD work, and it comes at a cost — either your time or money. As stated in this installment of the Mike and Dan show, real estate is a “get rich eventually” type of business.Opposite of what many real estate investors on social media tell you, success comes from consistency and a foundational knowledge of the business. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: if something sounds too good to be true, it is.Today, we’re discussing the reality of working as a real estate investor, the REAL secret to scaling up as a wholesaler, and our struggle to find qualified candidates with this drive for our remote job postings. We’re also sharing one of our easiest wins, and the best deal we’ve seen from anyone in our circle.Listen in to find out how to educate yourself on real estate investing, and make it possible to score creative deals that can’t be taught from a book or popular influencer!Topics discussed in this episode:Corruption, true crime, and more conspiracy theoriesHow hiring for multiple remote positions is goingThe reality of working in off market real estateA warning for new real estate investorsSecuring a $50K deal with creative thinkingThe best off market real estate deal we’ve seenIf 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??Buying 121 Homes while balancing a W2 with David VernichEpisode 121“What I didn't realize was that financing was a unique ability. I thought everybody could do what I just did.”Balancing a W2 job with a portfolio of 119 homes, today’s guest has found a way to be successful in real estate, a field he admittedly had zero interest in. David Vernich is sharing how he went from middle class to millionaire, capitalizing on his financial knowledge and network of potential partners.In this episode and in his book “Middle Class to Millionaire,” David delves deeper into how he got wealthy with no money. You’ll learn his process, how he educated himself on real estate investing to find his niche, and what he wishes he knew when he was younger.Tune in to learn how someone jumped into real estate at age 45 and flourished, all with a W2 job!Topics discussed in this episode:David’s reality check and career shiftGood debt vs. bad debtFinding his niche in real estateHow David structures his deals with partnersThe inspiration behind David’s bookBuilding a real estate portfolio with a W2 jobDavid’s craziest real estate storyAdvice to those interested real estateGrab David Vernich’s book, Middle Class to Millionaire: Making the Leap to the Next Level, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Middle-Class-Millionaire-Making-Level/dp/1544532660Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidvernichIf 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 120 - Stop investing with a broke mindsetIn today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Dan Austin goes over the 3 mindset mistakes investors make when investing in real estate. Mindset is everything in every aspect of life. We essentially create our own realities, so if you think and act broke, well, you will probably end up being broke forever. Moving from a scarcity mindset to an abundant one is the key to unlocking the potential of your investments. Understanding that the money and energy you put into your investment is the best way to grow your wealth, will ensure your investment flourishes. This is why Mike and Dan want to share what they know about having an abundant mindset and how it has helped them scale their business and make way more than they would have if they thought and acted broke.Tune in to hear this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:Mindset roadblocksThe problem with a broke mindsetApproaching your business as an assetThe benefits of patience and being consistentHolding a long term visionIf 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??Paying Yourself as an Entrepreneur, When to Buy for Equity, and the Rise of the Recreational InvestorEpisode 119They say growth is painful, and that’s true even in real estate. The Collecting Keys hosts are experiencing their own growing pains right now, having had a week full of unexpected changes.Today, they share what’s changed on the business front and how they’re handling the challenges during this growth period. Plus, some amazing ideas are coming from members of the Instant Investor Program, and you’ll hear a couple of them in this episode.Mike and Dan also answer these important questions: How much do you pay yourself vs. how much do you invest as an entrepreneur? How do you have consistent growth as a real estate investor?Join this conversation for tips on making smart financial decisions, equity plays, business updates, and to learn how the rise of real estate investing knowledge is saving the economy!Topics discussed in this episode:Sudden business changesWhat to pay yourself vs. what to investThe state of the real estate marketThe rise of new real estate investorsCash flow and making equity playsThe widening economic gapWhat we’re excited about in the Instant Investor ProgramIf 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??Infinite Growth with The Most Unsexy Financial Product - Insurance - with Karl SchnitzerEpisode 118Did you know it’s possible to build wealth through…insurance? Insurance is more than a death benefit payout, and today’s guest will explain how insurance can help ANYONE build wealth - especially real estate investors.Joining the show to discuss this topic is Karl Schnitzer, realtor and infinite banking specialist at Producers Wealth. Karl opens up about his transition from law enforcement to real estate, and his passion for infinite banking. In this episode, he breaks down the concept of infinite baking and all the possibilities it has to offer, including  family generational planning, and MORE.After listening to Karl’s conversation with hosts Mike and Dan, you’ll understand how to leverage the cash value of a life insurance policy, and invest in your real estate goals.Tune in to learn more about the living benefits a life insurance can provide!Topics discussed in this episode:From law enforcement to real estateConcept of infinite bankingDesigning whole a life insurance policyPossibilities and limitationsAffordability of infinite banking4 pillars of the capital multiplierHow Karl uses infinite banking to scale his real estate businessThe woes of tenant evictionsAdvice to new real estate investorsConnect with Karl Schnitzer:  https://www.producerswealth.com/https://www.instagram.com/schnitz93/https://www.instagram.com/producerswealth/https://www.facebook.com/producerswealth/Check out The Producers Bank Podcast: https://www.producerswealth.com/000-welcome-to-the-producers-bank-podcast/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.

What did you think of todays show??EP 117 - Why I Started A Podcast, and Other Entrepreneurs Should TooOn today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Mike DeHaan is sharing his and Dan Austin’s Collecting Keys Podcast origin story. Although their wives are not fans of the “Mike and Dan show”, they’ve since found that you all enjoy listening to their podcast, so they thought they would give you some context around how and why they started this podcast and why entrepreneurs should invest in creating a podcast of their own.In this episode, you will hear how Mike and Dan went from best friends to business partners, how they grew their show organically, and how they created a business out of podcasting.Creating this podcast was one of the smartest decisions they made, even though it takes a lot of resources to maintain, there are a ton of major benefits of having a podcast as an entrepreneur that they want to share with you in this episode.Tune in to hear this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:The evolution of Mike and Dan’s friendshipHow the name “Collecting Keys” came to beWhy you shouldn’t listen to the first ten episodes of Collecting KeysHow they grew their showCreating a business out of podcastingHow their Instant Investor Program was bornWhy they started the partnership programBenefits of podcastingWhy building a personal brand is importantThe amount of work and money it takes to run a podcastIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! 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 instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:collectingkeyspodcast.cominstagram.com/collectingkeyspodcastInstantinvestorprogram.cominstagram.com/mike_investsinstagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??The Otter.ai Invasion, Changes in Real Estate Finance, and the Collecting Keys $10,000 ChallengeEpisode 1162023 is well under way, and it’s proving to be a good year for the Collecting Keys hosts. After a slow winter, deals are coming in and closing but as is expected in real estate, there’s still struggles to overcome.In this episode, hear the complex story of one of their current struggles: a property in Detroit that’s a great example of why educating yourself on real estate is crucial if you’re thinking about investing. We also discuss a few things like, who really started Bitcoin? What’s the true story of the Chinese balloon incident? How is Elon Musk getting into real estate?Tune in as we talk changes in real estate, put on our conspiracy theory hats, and plan the Collecting Keys $10,000 Challenge!Topics discussed in this episode:Annoyances with Otter.aiConspiracy theoriesBig companies investing in real estateInflation’s effect on real estateChanges in real estate financingThe new HELOC methodBusiness updatesIf 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??Episode 115We’re excited to introduce our first female guest, Tarah Fernandes, a data and real estate marketing master. With her marketing knowledge and her husband’s skills in sales, they’ve been able to scale their wholesaling business to multiple 7-figures in just 15 months.During this episode, you’ll learn how they started a business as partners, and now run it all with a “super small, lean, mean team.” Tarah gives a step-by-step guide on how they analyze marketing data to focus efforts on key leads, plus shares tips and resources.Tarah also offers up advice on building trust with buyers, making deals in a buyer’s market, and more marketing secrets you don’t want to miss.Anyone who wants more knowledge on renting or wholesaling should tune in to this episode!Topics discussed in this episode:Adding wholesaling to her real estate portfolioTarah’s marketing work in real estateTheir first deal and establishing a businessWhat helps them snag bigger dealsCultivating buyer relationshipsTarah’s marketing process and resourcesHer favorite deal and biggest checksAdvice to new or small scale investorsConnect with Tarah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tarah_ferns/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.nstantinvestorprogram.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 114 - The top 3 ways to lose 50k on a flip“Rule number one, don't lose money and rule number two, don't forget rule number one.” - Warren BuffetOn today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Dan Austin, wants to tell you about the top three mistakes people make when flipping property that causes them to lose money. The main reason why we do this podcast, to help you maximize your investments, and part of that is minimizing your losses. So we have pinpointed three main mistakes people make when flipping property. The good news is they are easily avoidable, and we want to help you circumvent these mistakes while you’re flipping homes so you can make the most money possible.In this episode you will hear the top three ways to lose money on a flip, and ways to avoid it with detailed examples and tips that Dan has used to ensure a high return on his flips.You don’t want to miss this one!Topics discussed in this episode:The biggest mistake people make when flipping propertyHow to look for natural bordersLooking at prices holisticallyThe second biggest mistake people make when flipping property Understanding costs of thingsThe third biggest mistake people make when flipping propertyEstimating the time it takes to complete a projectIf 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.nstantinvestorprogram.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