The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

$100M investor Thach Nguyen says we’re at the start of the next big run — and most people are missing it. In this episode, he shares the overlooked real estate strategy he’s all in on, how he builds without syndication, and why this moment feels like Bitcoin in 2010. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:36 – What Thach Nguyen’s Business Looks Like Today1:46 – Why He Does BRRRR & Single Family6:58 – Why He Doesn’t Do Syndication Anymore13:37 – Tips For Dealing With Stressful Times In Business18:32 – The Market Cycle Clock22:50 – The Microwave Mindset27:57 – Thach’s First Deal30:10 – The Balance Him And His Wife Have Now & Teaching His Kids33:58 – How Thach Finds His Deals37:17 – The Importance Of Growing With Your Partner38:57 – Being Homeless In The United States41:51 – Thach’s 8 Core Values44:55 – What Brings Thach Joy47:36 – Why Thach Preaches Living A Balanced Lifestyle53:39 - What He Would Do If He Had To Start From Scratch58:58 - Investing In Stocks1:01:10 - Is Another Housing Crash Coming?01:03:14 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Thach Nguyenhttps://www.instagram.com/ThachNguyen/ Website: Springboard To Wealthhttps://learn.springboardtowealth.com/adu Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Sam Primm didn’t just grow a massive following—he used social media to scale a real estate portfolio now worth over $50 million. In this episode, he breaks down the exact strategy behind his content, how it generates deals and private money, and what most real estate investors get completely wrong about building a brand online. Whether you’re on your first deal or your hundredth, Sam’s playbook will change how you think about posting. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Sam Primm’s Social Media Following0:12 - How His Ideation Process For His Content Started2:44 - How He Comes Up With Ideas Now5:12 - How The Algorithm ACTUALLY Works9:16 - What Makes A Post Go Viral?14:29 - How Sam’s Using AI In His Content15:19 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Sam Primmhttps://www.instagram.com/samfasterfreedom/ Website: Sam Primmhttps://freerentalwebinar.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Camron Cathcart had just $100 in his bank account when a medical emergency pushed him to change everything. Fast forward five years, and he’s built an $18 million rental portfolio, flips dozens of houses annually, and runs it all remotely from Maui. In this episode, David uncovers how Camron made the leap—by mastering networking, staying laser-focused, and never losing sight of the life he wanted for his family. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:17 - An Overview Of Camron Cathcart’s Business1:13 - How He Got His Start6:09 - Starting With Wholesaling9:06 - The Skills You Need To Find Success In Real Estate10:14 - How He Found Hedge Funds To Buy His Deals12:58 - Running His Business From Maui15:00 - Dealing With A Tougher Market17:15 - His Rental Portfolio20:09 - Building Out The Private Money Side Of His Business22:46 - Where He Plans To Take His Business26:48 - The Ethical Way To Wholesale29:21 - What Living In Maui Means To His Family36:34 - What Kept Him Consistent In Real Estate42:16 - Other Ways Than Meet-Ups To Connect With People45:04 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Camron Cathcarthttps://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ Website: Revel City Homebuyershttps://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Scott Morse runs a 150-person cold calling team making 4 million dials a month — and he’s figured out how to keep every call human. In this episode, he breaks down how to move beyond robotic scripts, train with AI, and coach reps using emotional intelligence instead of just metrics. If you’re managing a sales team or just want to get better on the phone, this one’s packed with practical, next-level advice. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:34 - What Lamassu Leads Does2:00 - Scott Morse’s Career In High Ticket Sales4:10 - Using Emotion And Curiosity In Sales6:21 - Following A Script Vs Discovering Hot Buttons8:04 - “Surfing The Wave” In High-Ticket Sales11:46 - The Importance Of Being In The Office Vs Remote13:34 - The Way Scott’s Business Is Structured14:48 - Using AI In His Sales Process18:20 - Is It A Mistake To Avoid Emotional Topics In Seller Conversations?25:25 - Why He Decided To Build A Cold Calling Business27:06 - His Business Goals29:38 - How To Get In Touch With Scott30:36 - The Idea Behind The Name “Lamassu”33:05 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Scott Morsehttps://www.instagram.com/scottmorse/ Website: Scott Morsehttps://lamassuleads.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Matt Bigach breaks down the exact system behind his 6-to-10 deals a month, each netting $25k–$35k in profit. He shares why he stopped flipping, how he built a machine that fuels both lifestyle and long-term wealth, and his strategy for scaling into apartments using the BRRRR method. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:18 - An Overview Of Matt Bigach’s Business2:21 - Their Apartment Complex Deals & The Wholesaling They Do3:31 - Why He Doesn’t Buy Single Family Homes5:56 - His Approach To Buying Apartment Complexes9:59 - His First Deal11:23 - Why He Wanted To Scale His Business15:15 - Why He’s Doing Wholesaling16:57 - What He’s Looking Forward To In 202517:53 - The Numbers On His Apartment Complexes & Wholesale Deals18:49 - The Biggest Challenge He’s Facing Right Now23:27 - Closing Thoughts24:06 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Nexus Homebuyershttps://www.facebook.com/NexusHomebuyers Website: Nexus Homebuyershttps://www.nexushomebuyers.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/ 

Eric Cline, a successful real estate investor, shares how he made $2.6M in just 12 months through cold calling—never even stepping foot in a house. He breaks down his effective 5-step sales process, emphasizing the importance of setting yourself apart on seller calls. Cline reveals the key performance indicators (KPIs) that drove his success and offers script tweaks to overcome common objections. With daily call volume insights, he shows that mastering cold calling can lead to significant profits in real estate.

Connor Walsh is pulling in $37,000 per deal—fifty times a year. But it wasn’t always that way. After losing $70k on two flips, he pivoted hard into wholesaling, bought a laundromat, scaled multiple businesses, and came back swinging. Learn how he tripled his cold calling budget, doubled his business, and built a company that closes every week—without compromising ethics. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:34 - Connor Walsh’s Biggest Takeaway From CG2:43 - How His Business Career Got Started7:00 - Losing $70K On His First Two Flips8:41 - Buying A Laundromat11:24 - The Real Estate Market In Boston13:31 - How Many Deals He Does Per Year & His Team Structure16:06 - Ethical Grey Areas In Wholesale Real Estate20:07 - How He Scaled His Marketing In The Last Few Months23:30 - Cold Calling Metrics26:12 - Why It Took 6 Months To Close His First Deal From Cold Calling30:01 - His Other Marketing Channels32:40 - His Diet And The Books He’s Reading37:07 - Books And Podcasts That Connor Recommends39:11 - Tommy Harr’s Speech At CG40:27 - Where To Find Connor41:18 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Connor Walshhttps://www.instagram.com/paulfrancis_developmentgroup/ Website: Connor Walshlinktr.ee/pfdg Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Donovan Camarotti flipped his first house at just 18—and he hasn’t looked back. Now 22, he’s consistently closing 10 wholesale deals per month and has pulled in as much as $150,000 on a single deal. In this episode, Donovan sits down with David and Ryan to break down his journey, how he finds most of his leads today, and the mindset shift that helped him scale fast without getting stuck holding too much inventory. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:10 - An Overview of Donovan Camarotti’s Business1:10 - Why He’s Focused On Wholesaling More Than Flipping Now3:07 - How He Got His Start In Real Estate4:57 - How He Funded His First Deal & How He Found It8:43 - How They Estimate Repair Costs10:20 - Why He Stopped Estimating Rehab Costs For Wholesale Deals12:41 - His $150K Deal & How He Finds Them15:50 - What He Learned As A Buyer18:00 - What Happens When A Buyer Doesn’t Conform21:15 - Their Strategy With Meta Advertising25:07 - What His Team Looks Like26:17 - What He’s Looking Forward To This Year28:14 - Challenges That He’s Facing Right Now30:12 - Smoothing Out The Closing Process33:52 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Donovan Camarottihttps://www.instagram.com/camarottihomes/ Website: Donovan Camarottihttps://www.camarottihomes.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Colin Murphy has been flipping land in the U.S. from Spain for over a decade. In this episode, he breaks down how he built a real estate business overseas, the tools and strategies he uses, and the surprising challenges that come with investing across continents. Whether you're abroad or just curious how it’s done, this one’s full of insights you can actually use. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro1:03 - An Overview of Colin Murphy’s Business1:46 - Why He’s Flipping Land From Spain3:38 - Why He Decided US Real Estate Would Be His Business7:34 - Funding Land Deals11:41 - Finding Comps With Land Deals13:34 - How He Finds His Land Deals15:48 - The Age Demographics He Targets For His Deals17:24 - Who Colin Is Buying His Deals From18:58 - The Contact Info He Was Using Before DealMachine19:15 - The Difference In Data Quality21:10 - How He Approaches Text Message Marketing24:35 - His Morning Routine As An Investor25:36 - What He’s Hoping To Get From CG27:44 - The Process of Setting Up A US-Based Business From Overseas30:36 - How To Get Ahold of Colin31:36 - Closing Thoughts31:47 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Colin Murphyhttps://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy/ Email: Colin MurphyColin@CGMLand.com Website: Colin Murphyhttps://www.cgmland.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Uncle Karl (Karl Spielvogel) breaks down real deals that turned into over $1 million in profit—all from leads most investors would throw away. In this 15-minute masterclass highlight, you’ll learn how to unlock hidden value in probate properties, tax delinquent homes, and even judgment-laden land deals. If you want to stop skipping the deals with problems and start closing massive paydays, this one’s for you. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:16 - Heir Deal Case Study 13:36 - Heir Deal Case Study 29:34 - Judgment Deal Case Study 114:23 - Uncle Karl’s Trifecta14:55 - Outro LINKS:Contact Karl: 704-995-5385Instagram: Karl Spielvogelhttps://www.instagram.com/karlspielvogel/ Website: Karl Spielvogelhttps://www.legacylinkproperties.com/consultants Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/