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The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

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2023/01/24
Latest episode
2026/02/06
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32 min.
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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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494: Why Banning Wall Street Won’t Fix the Housing Market
2026/02/06
There’s a growing belief that Wall Street and institutional buyers are the main reason housing feels unaffordable — and that banning them from buying homes would fix the problem. In this episode, David and Ryan sit down with Or Agassi to zoom out and look at what’s really happening in the housing market. We talk about institutional investors, REITs, build-to-rent, housing supply, and why the real issue is more complex than most headlines make it sound.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The 5-Step Private Money Method 0:31 - Step 1: Make Your List 2:36 - Step 2: Start The Discussion 6:16 - Step 3: Use The 16-Min Audio 8:15 - Step 4: Set The Q&A Appointment 11:37 - Step 5: Get Verbal Pledge 15:14 - Outro   LINKS: LinkedIn: Or Agassi https://www.instagram.com/privatemoneyauthority/   Website: Kai https://kai.pro/   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/
493: How To Get Private Money In 5 Steps
2026/02/04
Raising private money doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Jay Conner walks through his proven 5-step system for finding, qualifying, and securing private lenders using your existing network—without pitching, begging, or relying on banks. You’ll learn how to identify “lazy money,” start the right conversations, position yourself as the authority, and build a reliable pool of capital ready to fund your deals.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The 5-Step Private Money Method 0:31 - Step 1: Make Your List 2:36 - Step 2: Start The Discussion 6:16 - Step 3: Use The 16-Min Audio 8:15 - Step 4: Set The Q&A Appointment 11:37 - Step 5: Get Verbal Pledge 15:14 - 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/
492: How Creative Finance Deals ACTUALLY Work In 2026
2026/02/02
Creative finance gets talked about a lot, but most wholesalers don’t really understand it or don’t know when it actually makes sense to use in a deal. In this episode, creative finance expert Jeremy Davis breaks down how creative finance actually works in 2026, starting from the basics for beginners and moving into more advanced strategies experienced investors can use with sellers without blowing up their cash business. You’ll learn when creative finance makes sense, when it doesn’t, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost wholesalers deals — plus Jeremy shares a free resource at the end to help you go deeper.   Get Your Free Copy Of The Creative Cookbook: https://www.investorsemester.com/ebook   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:00 - What Jeremy Davis Is Going To Teach 0:56 - Where We Are In 2026 5:52 - The Problems With Co-living 9:05 - Why People Look For These Deals 15:30 - The Importance Of Focusing On One Thing 19:21 - Identifying A Creative Offer 30:07 - 10% Entry Fee & The Stack Method 40:24 - Summarizing Creative Finance 44:55 - Keeping Track Of The Deals 45:45 - How Sellers Can Still Buy Another House 47:25 - Closing Thoughts & Jeremy’s Ebook 48:12 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Jeremy Davis https://www.instagram.com/thejeremydavis/   Website: Investor Semester https://www.investorsemester.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/
491: He Did 300 Deals Last Year—And Still Cold Calls
2026/01/30
David and Ryan sit down with Adam Devine, a high-volume wholesaler who closed nearly 300 deals in 2025. Adam breaks down how his team actually operates day to day, why he still handles closings himself, and how keeping the business simple has allowed them to scale without losing control. This episode digs into volume, team structure, cold calling, and what really matters when you’re trying to grow sustainably.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - An Overview Of Adam Devine’s Business 0:52 - How He Got Started 6:26 - Breaking Down One Of His Deals 8:22 - DealMachine Quick Tip 10:15 - Taking Title & Estimating Repair Costs 15:11 - How They Find Their Leads 16:46 - How They Get Opt-In From Customers 17:03 - 2026 Plans & Their Team 18:52 - Hard To Get Data & Closing Thoughts 20:41 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Adam Devine https://www.instagram.com/theadamdevine/   Website: Purch Rock https://www.purchrock.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/
490: You Don’t Need More Leads — You Need This
2026/01/28
If deals are falling through the cracks, the answer isn’t always more leads. In this episode, Mark Stubler, founder of Joe Homebuyer, breaks down a simple way to see exactly what’s happening inside your pipeline — from first lead to closed deal. You’ll learn where deals actually get stuck, what to fix first, and how better visibility can unlock more revenue without increasing your marketing spend. Stick around to the end to get access to the free tracking tool shared in this episode.   Get Joe Homebuyer's LOACC Tracker: https://thejoetracker.com/   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - You Need More Clarity, Not More Leads 1:55 - What Is LOACC? 2:39 - Defining Leads & Opportunities 4:50 - Opportunities To Appointments 5:50 - A Real Life Application Of LOACC 11:34 - The LOACC Tracker 15:10 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Mark Stubler https://www.instagram.com/markstubler/   Website: Joe Homebuyer https://www.joehomebuyer.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/
489: $1.4M Courthouse Deal—LIVE on the Podcast
2026/01/26
David and Ryan sit down with Armando Banuelos, a 20-year courthouse auction veteran, to break down how he actually wins deals at the courthouse steps—and then, in the middle of the episode, he negotiates and locks up a $1.4M deal live on the podcast. Armando explains how preparation, patience, and understanding auction mechanics separate real buyers from spectators, why courthouse deals still work today, and what most investors completely misunderstand about buying this way.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - An Overview Of Armando Banuelos’ Business 1:12 - How He Got Started 4:18 - Outsourcing The Work & Finding Contractors 5:35 - How Much He Made From His First Deal 6:51 - Getting Deals From The Courthouse Now 8:50 - Bidding On A House Live & How Auctions Work 16:09 - What He’s Going To Do Next 18:13 - Closing Thoughts 19:32 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Armando Banuelos https://www.instagram.com/armandobanuelos.cig/   Website: Capitol Buys Houses https://www.capitolbuyshouses.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/
488: 100+ Deals A Year—By Keeping It Simple
2026/01/23
In this episode, David Lecko sits down with Joshua Thompson, who runs a high-volume wholesaling operation in the Augusta market and closes over 100 deals a year. Joshua breaks down why his team intentionally walked away from flips and creative strategies, how shiny object syndrome holds wholesalers back, and what happens when you simplify and commit to one core strategy. They dive into sales psychology, negotiation, team structure, and what it actually takes to scale wholesaling without adding unnecessary risk or complexity.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - An Overview Of Joshua Thompson’s Business 2:25 - His Fire-Damaged Rental 5:32 - His First Wholesale Deal 8:53 - The Deals He’s Doing Now & Sales Tips 14:58 - Music & Church 17:47 - What His Team Looks Like Now 19:19 - Being Profitable As A Wholesale Company 20:32 - Where He Wants To Take His Business Next 25:15 - The Marketing They’re Doing & Referrals 30:18 - Who He’s Learned A Lot From 32:48 - The Worst Advice He’s Ever Received 34:59 - Hard To Get Data 39:13 - Can You Catch On Fire As A Real Estate Investor? 40:36 - Can You Die As A Real Estate Investor? 42:11 - Books He’s Reading Right Now 44:53 - His Social Media 46:08 - Extra Questions From Moustafa 48:35 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Joshua Thompson https://www.instagram.com/joshuaathompson107/   Website: SOS Home Offers https://www.soshomeoffers.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/
487: One Of Most OVERLOOKED Real Estate Strategies
2026/01/21
In this episode, Matt Porcaro breaks down one of the most overlooked real estate strategies investors can use today to make deals work in tough markets. Matt explains how combining renovation loans, housing density, and value-add thinking can unlock hidden income, increase buying power, and create real cash flow and equity when traditional strategies fall short.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - What Is The 203k Loan? 1:53 - 203k Loans And ADUs 4:30 - The Perfect Storm 6:15 - The Caveats To This Approach 8:42 - Driving For Dream Homes 12:22 - Equity And Income Arbitrage 14:50 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Matt Porcaro https://www.instagram.com/the203kway   Website: The 203k Way 203kway.com/livetraining   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/
486: 150 Deals Per Year, 1300 Doors—Here's Their System
2026/01/19
Brian Ferguson and Brayden Robertson from Fergmar Capital break down how they consistently close 100–200 deals per year while owning over 1,300 doors — all in a small market of just 66,000 people. They explain why small markets can be a strategic advantage, how their single-family business funds long-term plays like multifamily and shopping centers, and the discipline required to scale without chasing big-city competition.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - An Overview Of Fergmar Capital 3:38 - What They’ve Learned In The Past Year 6:24 - Why They Hold Their Multi-Family Properties 9:42 - Their First Shopping Center Deal & The Game Plan 15:43 - Why They Don’t Focus Only On Shopping Centers 18:45 - How They Find Their Wholesale Deals 25:40 - Doing Novation Deals 31:19 - Learning From CG & Data They Want 35:17 - The Worst Advice They Ever Received 37:03 - Making Multi-Family Deals Work In A Tough Market 40:12 - The Books They’re Reading 43:32 - Can You Die As A Real Estate Investor? 45:09 - Closing Thoughts & Their Social Media 45:47 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Fergmar Capital https://www.instagram.com/fergmarcapital/   Website: Fergmar https://fergmar.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/
485: 350 Deals A Year in a Small Market (INSANE)
2026/01/16
Dakota Bailey has quietly built a seven-year real estate operation that put 350 deals under contract in a single year — all in a small Midwest market. In this episode, Dakota breaks down how he went from car sales to running a high-volume wholesaling business, why simplifying his operation was critical to scaling, and how hiring the right acquisitions manager led to 37 deals in one month. He also talks candidly about inventory risk, leadership mistakes, hard conversations, and the mindset required to stay calm while managing dozens of active deals at once.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - An Overview Of Dakota Bailey’s Business 3:06 - The Importance Of Focusing On One Strategy 4:36 - The Story Of How He Got Into Business 11:11 - Buying Out His Partners 15:46 - Sales Tips 18:33 - What His Team Looks Like Now 20:17 - Personal Development 23:25 - His Book & Early Struggles 28:17 - The Biggest Thing He Learned Last Year 31:07 - Losing Money On Deals & Stress Management 36:05 - How They Find Their Deals 39:51 - Data They’ve Been Looking For 46:13 - The Dangers Of Investing 48:54 - What He’s Excited For & His Other Businesses 53:24 - Closing Thoughts And Dakota’s Social Media 53:39 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Dakota Bailey https://www.instagram.com/dakotabailey.in   Links: Dakota Bailey https://linktr.ee/DakotaBailey   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/
484: Your Website Is Costing You Real Estate Deals, Guaranteed
2026/01/14
Trevor Mauch, founder of Carrot, breaks down the website mistakes that quietly cost real estate investors deals—even when you’re getting traffic. He walks through a practical framework for building pages that feel clear, trustworthy, and easy for sellers to take the next step, plus simple changes you can make to your layout, structure, and content so more motivated sellers actually call or fill out your form.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - The 11-Part High Performing Web Pite Framework 1:23 - Part 1: Design For Humans First, AI Will Follow 7:09 - Part 2: Add Structure, Depth, Clarity 9:53 - Part 3: Bake EEAT Into Your Page Layout 14:56 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Trevor Mauch https://www.instagram.com/trevor.mauch/   Website: Carrot https://carrot.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/
483: 200+ Deals a Year—The Hard Lessons Nobody Warns You About
2026/01/12
David sits down with Cory Miller and Ryan Weimer, two former engineers who now close 200+ real estate deals a year in a single market. They break down the hard lessons they learned scaling too fast, becoming illiquid, surviving a major market correction, and rebuilding the business with better systems, smarter hiring, and a stronger wholesaling model. From growing a 4,000-person buyers list to why outbound still drives a massive share of their revenue, this conversation is a realistic look at what it actually takes to scale without burning the business down.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Cory Miller And Ryan Weimer’s Partnership 6:06 - Wholesaling In Boise, ID 10:10 - Building A Buyers’ List 12:41 - What Their Team Looks Like 15:44 - How They Determine Where To Buy 17:25 - Marketing To Mobile Homes On Land 19:31 - Their Greatest Lesson 22:38 - What They Look For In An Acquisitions Manager 29:27 - The Worst Advice They’ve Ever Received 33:21 - The Hazards Of Real Estate 35:29 - What They’re Most Excited About In 2026 38:14 - Closing Thoughts & How To Get In Touch 38:41 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Cory Miller https://www.instagram.com/coryoffernowid   Instagram: Ryan Weimer https://www.instagram.com/realryanweimer   Website: Offer Now Idaho https://www.OfferNowID.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/
482: 100+ Flips a Year — Here’s the System Behind It
2026/01/09
Josh Berlin breaks down how he scaled from his first flip in 2023 to running a machine doing 100+ flips and 200+ total deals per year. David digs into the exact systems behind the volume—standardized rehabs, inventory management, marketing shifts, and how Josh avoids burnout while keeping margins intact.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - An Overview Of Josh Berlin’s Business 2:14 - Managing Contractors With 100+ Flips 5:35 - How He Got Started & Building His Portfolio 11:06 - The Buyers For His Deals & Wholetailing 12:35 - ARVs In Northern Alabama & The Finishes 14:33 - Scaling To 100 Deals A Year 16:20 - Marketing & Funding Deals 18:24 - The Toughest Moment They’ve Had 20:16 - Presenting At CG & Sketchy Situations 23:33 - The Worst Advice He Ever Received 25:18 - Who He’s Learned A Lot From 26:34 - Lessons Learned As An Entrepreneur 28:09 - Can You Catch Fire As A Real Estate Investor? 28:39 - Can You Die As A Real Estate Investor? 29:20 - Extra Questions From Moustafa 30:59 - Doing Business With Family 33:11 - Where They Want To Take The Business 34:40 - Feedback For DealMachine 36:42 - Closing Thoughts 37:01 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: North Alabama House Buyer https://www.instagram.com/northalabamahousebuyer   Website: North Alabama House Buyer https://www.NorthAlabamaHouseBuyer.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/
481: 6 Steps To Flipping Land Virtually
2026/01/07
Ray Zhang breaks down his exact system for flipping infill land virtually—without a team, rehabs, or site visits. In this episode, Ray explains how he’s flipped 500+ lots, generated over $900k in a year, and built a repeatable 6-step process you can run in just a few hours a day. He also shares the simple safety checks he uses to protect deals and avoid costly mistakes.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - The 4 Reasons Why Ray Zhang Loves Land 4:53 - Ray’s 6 Step System 5:58 - Step 1: Market Selection 7:13 - Step 2: Make Offers 9:24 - Step 3: Value The Land 10:15 - Step 4: Renegotiate 11:18 -  Steps 5 and 6: Realtor/Title Company & Selling The Land 13:56 - What He Spends The Most Time On 15:29 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Ray Zhang https://www.instagram.com/virtualflipland   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/
480: Flipping $40M in One Year By Treating Agents Like Gold
2026/01/05
Cade Silva breaks down how he flipped $40M in just one year across 15 deals by building agent-first relationships instead of chasing sellers. He explains why paying full commissions unlocked better deals, how he scaled into high-end flips, and the systems he uses to manage risk, contractors, and capital in today’s market.  KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Cade Silva’s Real Estate Business 1:34 - Working With Investors As An Agent 2:57 - The Deals He’s Done This Year & Scaling 7:41 - His Current Deals & The Formula He Uses 11:28 - What His Day To Day Looks Like 12:56 - Why He Went All In On Flipping 17:21 - His Biggest Challenge So Far 21:20 - More Tips From Cade 23:02 - Deals Where He Lost Money & Lessons Learned 27:24 - Keeping Deals As Rentals & Direct To Seller Marketing 31:07 - Getting Funding 32:50 - What He Wants To Learn From CG 33:58 - Who He’s Learned A Lot From 35:54 - The Worst Advice He’s Ever Gotten & Podcasts He Likes 38:29 - What He Likes Other Than Real Estate 39:50 - Extra Questions From Moustafa 42:07 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Cade Silva https://www.instagram.com/cadejsilva   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
387 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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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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