The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast
David Lecko, Ryan Haywood
Welcome to the DealMachine Podcast, where we help you get more out of your wholesaling business by showing you what’s working around the country.
We talk to real estate investors who are actively closing deals right now. You’ll hear how they generate leads, what their marketing costs look like, how they comp properties, and what their assignment fees actually are. Cold calling. Direct mail. SMS marketing. Dispositions. Hiring. Scaling.
We focus on what’s producing revenue in today’s market — and what isn’t.
If you’re already wholesaling, this will help you tighten your process, improve your margins, and make smarter decisions.
If you’re newer, this gives you visibility into what the business looks like once it’s working. You’ll understand the numbers, the systems, and the mistakes to avoid before you scale.
The goal is simple: more predictable deals and a stronger operation.
Subscribe and leave us a review!
Start a free trial of DealMachine: https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
We talk to real estate investors who are actively closing deals right now. You’ll hear how they generate leads, what their marketing costs look like, how they comp properties, and what their assignment fees actually are. Cold calling. Direct mail. SMS marketing. Dispositions. Hiring. Scaling.
We focus on what’s producing revenue in today’s market — and what isn’t.
If you’re already wholesaling, this will help you tighten your process, improve your margins, and make smarter decisions.
If you’re newer, this gives you visibility into what the business looks like once it’s working. You’ll understand the numbers, the systems, and the mistakes to avoid before you scale.
The goal is simple: more predictable deals and a stronger operation.
Subscribe and leave us a review!
Start a free trial of DealMachine: https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
Episodes
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Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 25min
MC 002: Real Estate Wholesaling: Top Seller Objections You Will Face & How to Overcome Them
Want to quit your JOB? Dive into this enlightening episode as we welcome Zack Boothe, a millionaire real estate wholesaler who turned his life around from window cleaning to making $1M per year without investing a dime into properties. As our guest, Zack reveals the secrets behind his success and shares how you can quit your 9-5 job to earn a yearly salary each month through real estate wholesaling. Learn practical strategies to handle the top seller objections in the industry, transform hurdles into victories, and make $20k per deal. Listen in and discover how to redefine your financial future with Zack's proven techniques in real estate wholesaling.David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Zack's Social: @zackboothehttps://dfdmastery.com/
Jul 12, 2023 • 33min
031: $800k Per Year Income At Age 22 With No Money Down: Meet Kapil Singla
In this compelling episode of the DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast, David Lecko chats with Kapil Singla, a young investor who carved a successful path in real estate at just 22. Kapil's inspiring journey from an immigrant working tirelessly to pay off family debt to his first life-changing wholesale deal, holds powerful lessons for beginners. Hear Kapil's actionable insights and get inspired to transform your life through real estate investing, just as Kapil did.David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
Jul 10, 2023 • 27min
030: Escaping the 9-5: Can You Make $100k On A Deal Wholesaling Vacant Land?
Ready to break free from the 9-5 grind? Join host David Lecko as he uncovers the secrets of getting your first real estate deal with zero upfront investment. In this episode, expert guest Jaren Barnes, lead educator at the Land Maverick Society, shares game-changing strategies for aspiring real estate wholesalers on what they can do with vacant land. Discover how to find lucrative land deals using creative marketing techniques like direct mail, texting, and cold calling. Learn how to determine property values and leverage the expertise of local land-specialized real estate agents. Jaren's insights will empower you to kickstart your wholesale journey without needing any money upfront. Tune in now and take the leap toward financial freedom.David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Jaren's Social: @land.maverickshttps://www.landmavericks.com/podcast
Jul 7, 2023 • 36min
029: 9-5 Escape: Jonathan's First Deal Made $25k
Join us as Jonathan Swanson shares his journey from corporate healthcare to real estate investing. Get inspired by his first deal story, and learn about the transition to a career that offers both financial freedom and flexibility. Perfect for aspiring investors eyeing their first wholesale deal.David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Jonathan's Social: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanSwansonWilmingtonNCRealEstate/https://www.letssellitnow.com/
Jul 5, 2023 • 29min
028: Turn Your Annual Salary Into Your Monthly Salary: Oscar Covarrubias' Wholesaling Real Estate Journey
Dive into this inspiring episode featuring Oscar Covarrubias, a real estate entrepreneur who remarkably turned his annual salary into his monthly earnings through wholesaling real estate. Discover how Oscar transitioned from a modest income to reaping $40,000 per month, illuminating his path from independent wholesaling to joining a franchise. Oscar's journey is a testament to the power of strategic investment, perseverance, and vision. Don't miss out on this extraordinary story that can spark your own financial transformation in the real estate industry.David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Oscar's Social: @oscarcova_89
Jun 30, 2023 • 51min
027: Earn $10K-100K/Month with 7-Figure Virtual Real Estate Wholesaler King Khang
Join us as we sit down with Khang Le AKA King Khang, the inspiring Vietnamese immigrant who reshaped his life and blazed a trail in the real estate industry. Despite starting with humble beginnings in a mud hut in Vietnam, Khang drops wisdom about overcoming adversity, embracing hard work, and seizing the opportunities America provides. He shares his journey from a high school dropout living in a shed to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur with a team of seven VAs, running a business that yields six figures a month. Tune in to get motivated by Khang's story and gain insights into the mindset and strategies that can help you too transform your life through real estate investing.David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Khang's Social: @realkingkhanghttps://www.wholesaletomillion.com/
Jun 28, 2023 • 30min
026: 20 Deals A Year In Seattle at Age 22 With Vayna Jerabek
In this episode, we spotlight the remarkable journey of Vayna Jerabek, a young and ambitious real estate maverick. At 18, she decided to forego the traditional college path to pursue a career in real estate wholesaling and fixer-upper investing in Seattle's challenging market. Four years on, her unconventional decision has yielded impressive results, with Vayna closing an astounding 20 deals per year. Tune in as we delve into her bold start, strategy evolution, and the innovative techniques that catapulted her to success. Vayna’s narrative isn't just a success story; it's a testament to the power of determination, entrepreneurial spirit, and a young woman's courage to blaze her own trail in the high-stakes world of real estate.David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Vayna's Social: @vay.namaehttps://linktr.ee/vay.namae
Jun 26, 2023 • 34min
025: Escaping the 9-5: How Casey Franchini Generates $100,000 Of Income With Only 6 Real Estate Deals
In a departure from our normal focus of getting your first wholesale real estate deal, this episode features the inspiring journey of Casey Franchini, who transitioned from a 9-5 grind to financial independence through buy and hold real estate investing. By intelligently executing just six real estate deals in Memphis, Casey managed to replace her full-time income, proving that it's feasible to achieve financial freedom with the right strategy. Hear firsthand how she navigated her way through the world of property investment, and glean valuable insights that could help you on your journey. Don't miss this inspiring departure from our typical discussions on real estate wholesaling!David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Casey's Social: @brickbybrickwealthhttps://brickbybrickwealth.com/
Jun 23, 2023 • 37min
024: Zero to 2,000 Deals: Kickstart Your Wholesale Real Estate Journey with Marck de Lautour
Are you ready to embark on your first wholesale deal in real estate? Then this episode is a must-listen! Our guest is Marck de Lautour, a seasoned investor who went from being a complete novice to closing a remarkable 2,000 deals in Kansas City, Missouri. Listen in as Marck unfolds his inspiring journey, revealing how he navigated challenges and overcame market saturation in the foreclosure landscape. Discover his ingenious shift from foreclosure auctions to direct mail and other effective lead generation methods. This episode is brimming with insightful advice, invaluable lessons, and practical tips to help you score your critical first—and many more—wholesale deals in real estate. Don't miss out on this wealth of knowledge; tune in and let Marck guide you on your path to success.David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Marck's Social: @marckdelautourhttps://sbdhousing.com/
Jun 21, 2023 • 39min
023: Leveraging Your 9-5 Income For Your First Real Estate Investment via the 203K Loan with Matt Porcaro
In a departure from our usual discussions on getting your first wholesale real estate deal and becoming an investor without a penny, this insightful episode with Matt Porcaro, the founder of 'The 203k Way', takes a deep dive into using your 9-5 income to fuel your first real estate investment. Matt illustrates the power of the FHA 203K loan, revealing how he transformed his regular income into a stepping stone towards long-term property investments. This episode explains how you can buy a fixer-upper and finance the repair costs as well with an extremely low down payment for those without a lot of cash. David's Social: @dleckohttps://www.dealmachine.com/podRyan's Social: @heritage_home_investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/Matt's Social: @the203kwayhttps://the203kway.com/
