The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

Bob Schneider shares the hard lessons he learned on his journey from running a family real estate business to mastering fix-and-flips. Hear how he navigated the challenges of auctions, lead generation, and finding his groove in real estate, and discover the strategies that helped him turn mistakes into lasting success. If you're looking to avoid costly missteps and build a stronger business, this episode is packed with takeaways. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - An Overview of Bob Schneider’s Business3:22 - Using Live Auctions To Sell Houses5:24 - Bob’s Method For Generating Leads6:40 - His First Investor Deal10:15 - How He Got Started With Finding Motivated Sellers18:29 - Bob’s Goal With His Business21:41 - How His Family Reacted To His New Approach With An Old Business24:16 - What He Hopes To Learn At CG This Year28:19 - Bob’s Advice For Aspiring Investors29:24 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Bob Schneiderhttps://www.facebook.com/BobbyVRealty Website: Schneider Group RAIhttps://schneidergrouprai.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/

Are cold calls still safe for homebuyers? With the new FCC rule taking effect on January 27th, this bonus episode unpacks what it means for real estate investors. From navigating compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to avoiding costly mistakes, we break down everything you need to know. Tune in to learn how to protect your business while staying effective in your outreach. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - The 4 Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make Regarding Cold Calling Compliance0:39 - Defining The TCPA, FCC, and FTC1:57 - DealMachine’s Recent Blog About TCPA Compliance3:24 - Mistake 1: Using ChatGPT For Legal Advice3:54 - Mistake 2: Offering Agent (Or Related) Services To The DNC List4:23 - Mistake 3: Not Looking At Case Law From Prior Litigation5:15 - Mistake 4: Getting Confused About Whether New FCC/FTC Laws Apply To Them6:03 - 4 Reasons Why The New Rules Don’t Apply To Investors Using DealMachine7:00 - How David’s Keeping Himself Compliant10:30 - Outro LINKS: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/

Cameron Moore shares how he built a real estate business that does 64 deals a year. From his first $13,000 wholesale deal to scaling a successful operation, Cameron breaks down the strategies, lessons, and challenges that shaped his journey. He dives into what drove him to pursue flipping, how he handles marketing expenses, and his advice for aspiring investors looking to land their first deal. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - How Cameron Moore Got His Start0:56 - His Biggest Lesson From The Past Year3:25 - Cameron’s First Deal7:17 - What He Did After Getting His First Deal10:39 - What Drove Him To Pursue Flipping13:21 - The “Darkest” Period Of David’s Career16:18 - What Cameron Is Doing To Avoid The “Roller Coaster”18:17 - What He’s Spending His Marketing Budget On19:16 - His Goals With His Business22:06 - Cameron’s Advice For Aspiring Investors24:40 - What He Hopes To Take Away From CG25:55 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Cameron Moorehttps://www.instagram.com/_cameron_moore_/ Website: Arena Home Buyershttps://www.arenahomebuyers.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/

Colby Kirk, a multifamily investor who transitioned from being a real estate agent, shares his remarkable journey in the world of real estate. He discusses his shift to wholesaling, revealing the practical steps to find lucrative deals. Colby dives into turning mismanaged properties into profitable assets, providing insights on securing funding through hard money loans. He contrasts investing in single-family versus multifamily properties and offers valuable advice for new investors looking to score their first deal.

Brandon Bateman, founder of Bateman Collective, shares his expertise in PPC marketing tailored for real estate investors. Discover why your landing page could be your biggest bottleneck and how to optimize it for better conversions. Learn the art of location targeting, a critical factor that can significantly enhance your campaign's effectiveness. Lastly, Bateman emphasizes the importance of data, revealing that leveraging it effectively can give you a competitive edge in real estate marketing.

Grant RR shares his inspiring journey from working low-paying jobs to owning 48 single-family rentals. Riding along with David, Grant dives into the strategies that helped him scale his portfolio, including frugal living, finding off-market deals, and leveraging partnerships. Tune in to discover how Grant turned his drive for financial freedom into a thriving real estate portfolio. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - How David Started In Real Estate & What Led To Creating DealMachine2:01 - Why He Never Does Multi-Family3:59 - Grant’s Real Estate Journey & His Goals4:33 - What Grant Was Doing For Work6:09 - How He’s Acquired His 48 Rentals9:41 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Grant RRhttps://www.instagram.com/granttheinvestor/ Website: Grant RRhttps://linktr.ee/grantrr 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/

Join David as he teams up with Noah Gilliom to tour a rental property and share actionable insights on managing and flipping rentals. From maintenance checklists to optimizing costs with vendor discounts, this episode is packed with tips to maximize your real estate investments. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - How Noah’s Streamlining Costs In His Business2:28 - David’s Rental Portfolio3:45 - Diving Into The Rental Checklist6:07 - Rental Scams & How To Prevent Them9:46 - Using Templates For Renovations13:56 - Potential Problems You Find In Crawl Spaces &17:01 - Noah’s Closing Advice For Newbies17:36 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Noah Gilliomhttps://www.instagram.com/nigilliom/ Website: Noah Gilliomhttps://linktr.ee/noahgilliom 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/

Keeping a strong wholesale real estate sales team is easier said than done. In this episode, David helps a fellow investor tackle high turnover and uncover the key strategies to build a team that actually wants to stay. From hiring smarter to setting the right expectations and creating a culture of accountability, this conversation breaks down the real reasons salespeople leave—and what you can do to keep them. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Surveying Employees & Using Test Projects To Find Great Hires9:20 - Looking For Negative Feedback To Find Weak Points In Your Leadership17:55 - How The Guest Is Paying His Salespeople22:47 - His Biggest Takeaway From This Call & Final Question25:58 - Outro LINKS: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/

Dedric and Krystal Polite, stars of 50/50 Flip on Hulu and A&E, built a real estate empire using cold calling and pay-per-lead marketing. In this 15-minute highlight, they break down their 2% Rule for finding motivated sellers, how they scaled from DIY calls to hiring pros, and why cold calling still works in 2025. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Do It Yourself Cold Calling & The 2% Rule3:14 - Hiring Cold Callers & Listening Back To Their Calls5:31 - What Stats From A Professional Cold Caller Looks Like7:14 - Hiring A Trained Cold Caller9:56 - What Is Seller Financing?13:12 - Using Pay Per Lead As A Marketing Strategy15:01 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Be Polite Propertieshttps://www.instagram.com/bepoliteproperties Website: Be Polite Propertieshttps://politeproperties.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/

David answers real audience questions on building and leading a winning team—from identifying leadership potential to structuring career paths and handling tough conversations. If you're scaling your business, these insights will help you lead with confidence and clarity. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Introduction0:09 - How David Uses Employee Surveys0:26 - Finding Where Employees Fit & Training Leaders2:40 - What Are Some Test Projects For Sales Positions?3:07 - Outro LINKS: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/