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The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

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600 episodes
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Date created
2023/01/24
Latest episode
2026/10/16
Average duration
26 min.
Release period
3 days

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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

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602: $94K Real Estate Deal, Using This Creative Strategy
2026/10/16
Marketing novations can give real estate investors another way to close deals, and Travis Morrison shares how that approach helped him land a $94,000 deal. He explains how working with local agents to reach retail buyers can create room for larger fees while getting sellers more money. Before you write off your next lead over price, hear how he evaluates whether a different offer could work.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro & The $94K Deal 2:20 - Types of Novations Explained 4:17 - Not Lying to Homeowners 6:37 - Being a Cash Guy 8:29 - Offering Multiple Exit Options 10:14 - Estimating Repair Costs 14:12 - Cost of Capital & Formulas 17:09 - From Construction to Deals 19:59 - The E-commerce Failure 21:36 - Lesson: Shiny Object Syndrome 23:02 - Where He's At Now 25:58 - Future Business Goals 28:12 - Where to Find Travis & Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Travis Morrison https://www.instagram.com/tmorrisonorig/  Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
601: He Makes MILLIONS Flipping Vacant Land (Here's How)
2026/10/14
Flipping vacant land has become a multimillion-dollar business for Clayton Hepler, whose team has already completed over 90 deals this year. In this episode, he explains how he finds rural markets with buyer demand and evaluates properties to determine what he can afford to offer. Learn what separates a promising land deal from an expensive mistake before you put money into your next purchase.   Book A Call With Clay: https://landman.io/deal-engine   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The Land Opportunity 0:59 - The $1.3 Trillion Land Transfer 2:39 - Ways to Profit From Land 3:57 - Why Old Playbooks Fail Now 5:06 - The 9-Stage Land System 8:42 - Finding Sellers & Marketing 9:49 - Marketing Costs & Deal Flow 11:21 - The APCP Underwriting Formula 13:37 - Real Deal Examples 14:32 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Clayton Hepler https://www.instagram.com/clayhepler/   Website: Landman.io https://landman.io/deal-engine   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
600: 70+ Wholesale Deals This Year At Age 17. Here’s How
2026/10/12
Closing 70 wholesale real estate deals since February started with a partnership that helped 17-year-old Joey Russo turn consistent outreach into a growing business. He explains how his team finds motivated sellers through SMS marketing and evaluates out-of-state properties without seeing them in person. Hear why their first deal together netted just $2,000 and what changed as they learned to focus on deals their buyers actually want.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro: 70 Deals at 17 0:52 - How Joey Russo Got Started 4:05 - The First Deal Breakdown 7:55 - Why Wholesaling at 15 8:50 - Doing Deals as a Minor 9:46 - Making Offers Sight-Unseen 10:37 - Being Upfront With Sellers 11:32 - Negotiating Price Reductions 13:28 - Handling Low-Motivation Sellers 14:29 - Building a Buyers List 15:21 - Analyzing a Good Deal 20:07 - What's Next: Development 21:13 - The Teardown Tax Loophole 23:46 - Keeping Wholesaling Going 24:59 - Where to Find Joey & Advice 26:16 - DealMachine Feedback & Features 28:30 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Joey Russo https://www.instagram.com/joeyrussorei/   Website: Assignment Lab CRM https://assignmentlabcrm.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
599: How To Hire Contractors For Flips (After Losing $10K)
2026/10/09
Hiring the wrong contractor can eat through your house flipping profits, and Richmond investor Isaiah Goode learned that after paying $10,000 to an HVAC contractor who disappeared. He shares how he finds contractors, checks their work through jobsite visits and conversations with previous clients, and approaches payments after getting burned. Before you hand over money for your next renovation, hear what he changed about who he trusts and why.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - How Isaiah Got Started 2:51 - His Latest Richmond Flip 4:01 - Finding Deals on the MLS 7:59 - First Deals & Learning Curve 11:46 - Filtering MLS by Days & Saves 12:46 - Lessons From a Shifting Market 13:35 - Advice for Beginners 17:38 - Vetting & Finding Contractors 19:01 - Keeping Contractors on Budget 21:21 - Paying Contractors & Getting Burned 23:56 - Where to Find Isaiah & Wrap-Up 25:11 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Ezie Investments https://www.instagram.com/ezieinvestments/   Website: Ezie Investments https://www.ezieinvestments.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
598: STOP Treating Probate Sellers Like Every Other Lead
2026/10/07
Probate deals take more than pulling a list and asking who wants to sell, and Andrew Becker explains how his team gets ahead of investors doing exactly that. He shares how going directly to the source and understanding the probate process help him reach the right people earlier and have better conversations. Learn why treating these sellers like every other lead can mean missing the opportunity before you even make contact.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - What Is Probate? 2:10 - Why Probate Over Other Leads 7:09 - Inside A Probate Deal 11:35 - Understanding the Executor (PR) 14:57 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Andrew Becker https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewbecker/   Website: Billions CRM https://www.joinbillions.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
597: They Says the 70% Rule Is Dead. He Disagrees
2026/10/05
The 70% rule still guides Randy Garrison’s buying decisions, even when other investors say it no longer works. He explains how buying at 70% of after-repair value minus repairs leaves room for unexpected costs while protecting his profit. With 10–15 flips a year, Randy shares why he targets at least $35,000 after expenses and passes on thinner margins. He also discusses how driving for dollars and conversations with sellers help him find off-market opportunities that fit his numbers.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - What Randy Garrison's Business Does 1:59 - Army Career to Real Estate 8:37 - Mentoring Other Investors 10:13 - The 70% Rule Explained 11:56 - Finding Deals & Solving Problems 18:08 - What a Typical Month Looks Like 21:35 - Managing Rentals with DoorLoop 25:13 - His Wife's Role in the Business 28:14 - DealMachine Feature Requests 33:35 - Closing Advice & Where to Find Him 35:51 - Outro   LINKS: Facebook: Randy Garrison https://www.facebook.com/randy.garrison.796   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
596: Finding & Managing Cold Callers for Wholesale Deals
2026/10/02
Finding and managing real estate cold callers takes more than hiring someone with a good phone voice, as outsourcing business owner Adham Aboelenein explains. He shares where he finds experienced callers and how reviewing their recordings helps turn seller conversations into better qualified leads for your wholesaling business. Before handing off your next list, learn what to look for in a caller and how to keep them on track.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:01 - Intro & Host Check-In 1:24 - Slowest Year & Fewer Deals 3:02 - Choosing Lifestyle Over Scaling 4:11 - Meet Adam Aboelenein & His Company 6:21 - Lessons Managing Cold Callers 8:03 - Cold Caller KPIs 8:58 - Finding & Vetting Callers 11:12 - When Callers Go Wrong 12:24 - Breaking Down a Cold Call Script 16:37 - Advice for the Younger Generation 18:29 - Where to Find Adam 19:30 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Adham Aboelenein https://www.instagram.com/adhamaboelenein/   Website: Galaxy Call Centers https://www.galaxycallcenters.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
595: STOP Asking Sellers About Motivation and Price (Ask This)
2026/09/30
Most wholesalers are taught to qualify sellers by asking about motivation, property condition, timeline, and price, but Jon Barbera says those questions rarely uncover what actually drives a deal. He explains how to move past surface-level answers, identify what the seller fears will happen next, and shape an offer around the outcome they truly need. The result is a more human sales conversation that helps investors solve real problems instead of negotiating against a number.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The Four Questions That Don't Matter 1:53 - An Offer Is a Solution, Not a Number 4:56 - The $145k Seller Story 7:56 - Why the 70% Formula Fails 14:04 - Stop Chasing Volume 15:29 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Jon Barbera https://www.instagram.com/jonbarbera/   Website: Pryme Wealth Academy https://pwmcall.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
594: Can Cold Email Find Your Next Off-Market Deal?
2026/09/28
Cold email marketing generated 46 land leads and two pending contracts for a Virginia investor using a campaign run by Wisconsin real estate investor John Maxi. He explains how he chooses seller lists and starts conversations with a simple message asking whether an owner would consider selling their property. Before putting more money into your next off-market marketing campaign, hear what worked and why John says these results exceeded his usual expectations.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:01 - Intro & Overview of John Maxi's Business 1:25 - Wholesale Deals & Assignment Fees 5:18 - Acquisition vs Dispo Preferences 9:52 - First Flip Story 11:35 - Marketing Approach 14:56 - List Size & Targeting 15:56 - Email Volume & Reply Rates 17:35 - Email Messaging 18:41 - Vacant Land Results 19:32 - Email Gotchas & Deliverability 22:00 - Campaign Costs 23:18 - DealMachine Data Integration 25:02 - Speed-to-Close Postcard Edge 26:02 - Where to Find John 28:12 - New API & Feature Requests 30:06 - Closing Thoughts 30:28 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: John Maxi https://www.instagram.com/johnkmaxi/   Website: Maxi Homebuyers https://www.maxihomebuyers.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
593: Managing 250 Rentals In Just 2 Years
2026/09/25
Three brothers landed their first client with a postcard and grew to manage 250 vacation rentals in just two years. Zachary and Alex Meringoff break down how they target owners and what makes their direct mail work. They also share how delivering better service turned those early clients into a steady source of referrals. You’ll hear how they’re building a team to keep up with that growth while keeping homeowners happy.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro & Overview of Ocean City Vacation Homes 1:07 - Closing The First Deals 3:00 - Postcard Content & Targeting 4:42 - Why Vacation Rentals 7:16 - Building The Team 11:00 - Communication Is Everything 12:38 - Why Property Management Is Bad 14:42 - Finding DealMachine & Tech Stack 17:07 - Outsourcing Cleaning & Quality Control 19:42 - Goals & Expansion Plans 21:06 - Limiting Beliefs & Competitors 25:49 - Advice For Beginners 32:26 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Ocean City Vacation Homes https://www.instagram.com/ocvacationhomes/   Website: Ocean City Vacation Homes https://www.oceancityvacationhomes.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
592: How to Raise Private Money For Real Estate In 5 Steps
2026/09/23
You may already know someone who could fund your next deal. Jay Conner breaks down his five-step approach to raising private money through relationships you already have. He explains how to introduce the opportunity and build interest without making an awkward ask. It starts with lining up the money before you need it.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Raise Money Without Asking 0:51 - Who Is a Private Lender 1:44 - You Make the Rules 2:56 - Not a JV, Hard Money, or Bank 4:30 - Mindset and Protecting Lenders 5:32 - When to Use Private Money 7:19 - Deal or Money First 12:05 - Final Mindset and Protections 13:38 - Closing Documents 14:05 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Jay Conner https://www.instagram.com/privatemoneyauthority/   Website: Jay Conner https://www.jayconner.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
591: 6 Deals Per Month Without an Acquisitions Team
2026/09/21
Tyler Dumont does six deals per month while handling acquisitions himself. He joins David to share how he finds motivated sellers and keeps his marketing consistent. Learn why he still knocks on doors and relies on just one or two core buyers. Plus, hear how slow follow-up can cost you a deal.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:01 - Meet Tyler Dumont & His Business 0:51 - First Deal & Hedge Fund Sales 1:43 - Why Fix and Flips Now 3:54 - Finding Deals & Driving for Dollars 8:01 - Marketing Channels & Spend 9:41 - Marketing Cycles & Texting Debate 13:59 - Vetting Serious Sellers 16:40 - Lesson From a Bad Deal 19:21 - Limiting Beliefs & Staying Consistent 20:43 - Current Projects & Bigger Deals 22:29 - Access to Capital Advantage 24:09 - Advice for Beginners 26:01 - Where to Find Tyler & His Backstory 27:36 - Hard-to-Get Data & Wrap-Up 29:07 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Tyler Dumont https://www.instagram.com/tylerndumont/   Website: The Simplex Group https://thesimplexgroup.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
590: The Hard Lessons Behind 17 Years in Real Estate
2026/09/18
Frank Iglesias shares the hard lessons he’s learned from 17 years in real estate and hundreds of deals. He explains how renovation delays and overlooked details can turn a promising deal into a loss. We also discuss understanding what sellers actually want, finding deals through relationships, and why he now prefers simpler projects. Whether you’re chasing your first deal or growing your business, Frank’s experience can help you avoid some expensive mistakes.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro & Frank Iglesias’ 17 Years in Real Estate 2:12 - The $30,000 Fence Story 6:00 - Why Fences Matter to Wholesalers 7:38 - Getting Started with Foreclosures 8:58 - Why Flipping Is Hard Now 10:35 - Targeting Reasonable Sellers 16:06 - First Wholesale Deals 20:39 - Evolving Marketing Strategies 23:52 - Building a Lean Team with AI 26:30 - Lessons from Billionaires: Business Is People 29:59 - Betrayal & Hell on Earth Story 31:16 - Comps vs. Market Trends 34:43 - Favorite Exit Strategies & Wholetailing 37:46 - Where to Connect & Substack 39:03 - Advice: Play the Long Game 41:03 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Frank Iglesias https://www.instagram.com/frank.iglesias/   Website: REI Coaching With Frank https://www.reicoachingwithfrank.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
589: 5 Steps to Wholesaling Houses Virtually
2026/09/16
Chris Logan went from dropping every deal he put under contract to closing 40 in a single year, and it happened when he stopped chasing sellers and found his buyer first. In this masterclass, he covers how to pick a territory you have never visited, and the four things you have to get from a seller before you actually have a lead. If you are marketing hard and still watching contracts fall apart, the problem is probably not your leads, it is who you lined up to buy them.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Choosing Your Territory 1:27 - Building Your Power Team 3:08 - Why Cold Calling Wins 5:12 - Find Your Buyer First 6:28 - Three Types of Buyers 8:10 - Targeting Motivated Sellers 10:55 - Four Things to Get on Calls 12:01 - Selling the Deal 13:35 - Qualifying Your Buyers 14:59 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Chris Logan https://www.instagram.com/chrisloganrei/   Website: Virtual Wholesaling Made Simple https://www.virtualwholesalingmadesimple.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
588: Is This BETTER Than Rentals?
2026/09/14
Owner financing turns a house into mailbox money, and Jack has built his entire one man portfolio around it instead of renting. He explains how a contract for deed actually works, from the 10 percent down payment that keeps a buyer invested to the single foreclosure he has filed in 20 years. He also walks through the four house package he just put under contract in Lancaster, South Carolina for $450,000 that appraised at over $700,000.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Becoming the Bank 1:49 - Early Rentals & Mobile Home Parks 3:36 - Four Deals in Lancaster 6:42 - Contract for Deed Explained 10:47 - Marketing Owner Financing 13:39 - Finding Deals with AI & Mail 15:55 - Financing with an Equity Line 17:35 - How Jack Got Started 20:56 - Backing Out & First Real Deal 23:47 - Foreclosure & State Differences 25:59 - Advice for Beginners 28:13 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

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5 out of 5
391 reviews
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ErikTheRed760 2025/02/25
Informative
David was born to do Podcasts. Aside from his success in Real Estate, he is responsible for the episodes having excellent flow and keeps us listeners...
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Ema loo 2024/12/23
Awesome App with Amazing Support!
DealMachine is an amazing tool for real estate investors, especially for those focused on driving for dollars. It makes the process of finding potenti...
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Amomba 2024/12/12
Deal Machine Rocks
Thank you for the insightful podcast!
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Home dream 1 2024/11/19
Loved the Podcast
Great Information thanks for sharing
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Mr. Trec Worldwide 2024/10/18
The ease of DealMachine
I am Tracy Thompson , a wholesaler and newbie investor in upstate New York. I just finished listening to a podcast episode that was very informative a...
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Mbuckl55 2024/07/26
Fantastic driving for Dollar podcast
I really enjoyed this podcast, it give you all the tools you need to go out there and do your first and beyond deals.
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jen4shipman 2024/07/15
Amazing App
If you want to invest in real estate you definitely need this app as it has so many features all in one to help you make money. We love it!!
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Grow your marketing with DM
Truly the best partner to have building your biz and marketing campaigns Helps keep consistent productivity on going
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Del’Win 2024/06/19
Deal Machine is Awesome
Very informative info on these podcast
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Kelley 9790 2024/06/13
Ditch your W2!
Great resource!
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