The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

At just 21, Dylan Garcia is closing 5–8 wholesale deals every month — all built from cold calling, stacked marketing channels, and elite discipline he developed as a top wrestler in Florida. In this episode, Dylan breaks down how he got his first $60k deal, how he transitioned from JV partners to running his own operation, how he builds reliable buyers lists, how he trains VAs, and the KPIs he uses to keep deals flowing. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:33 - Dylan Garcia’s Wholesaling Business1:08 - How He Got Started4:05 - Wholesaling Through A Realtor & The Numbers7:07 - His Next Deal9:24 - Transitioning From Relying On JV Deals11:57 - Using Investorlift13:35 - Other Ways That He Finds Buyers & Helping Newbies16:29 - Cold Calling & Facebook Ads20:44 - The Lists He Pulls & Problems With Calling22:56 - How He Defines A Lead26:50 - What He Learned From Wrestling28:33 - Closing Thoughts & How To Get In Touch30:19 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Dylan Garciahttps://www.instagram.com/dylan.garcia007 Website: Gold Homebuyershttps://www.goldhomebuyers.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/

Most investors think they need dozens of deals to change their life — Greg Gaudet proves otherwise. In this episode, he breaks down how he built a Maui lifestyle off just a handful of deals per year, including the $5,500/month rental that became his foundation. You’ll hear how he went from struggling with addiction to owning 20 doors, what he learned partnering with Brandon Turner, and why the right few deals can outperform constant hustle. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Greg Gaudet’s Real Estate Business2:46 - Trying To Find His First Deal4:15 - Why He Wanted To Get Into Real Estate8:39 - What He Was Doing Before & Overcoming Addiction13:55 - Where His Business Is Now18:52 - One Of His Best Deals26:11 - Working Through Life Struggles28:46 - What He’s Going To Do Next32:17 - Loaning With A HELOC39:25 - Advice For People Looking To Start In Real Estate43:29 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Greg Gaudethttps://www.facebook.com/ggaudet1 Website: Maui Home Buyershttps://www.mauihomebuyers.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/

When you hear how John Figueiredo went from running a $100M cannabis company, IPO’ing alongside Jay-Z, and literally burying cash underground… to buying 19 rentals in his first year, you’ll understand why his pivot into real estate is one of the wildest stories we’ve ever covered. In this episode, John breaks down the markets he chose, the partners he trusted (and the ones he shouldn’t have), how he scaled a portfolio fast, and why real estate became the most stable, wealth-building move after surviving a high-risk industry. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:54 - John Figueiredo’s First Deal5:48 - What He Did After Buying His First Property9:55 - Finding Good Property Managers13:39 - Why He Was Interested In Real Estate15:48 - Getting Into Wholesaling18:26 - His Marketing Strategies25:00 - Scaling The Business and Underwriting Guidelines31:56 - Why He Uses Cash Instead Of Financing32:43 - Other Investments He’s Making and Asset Allocation38:13 - Selling His Cannabis Company43:31 - Closing Thoughts44:56 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: John Figueiredohttps://www.instagram.com/fig.time/ Links: John Figueiredohttps://linktr.ee/fig_time 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/

In today’s episode, Nathan Brooks breaks down the real reason so many investors leave money on the table: they’re choosing the wrong exit strategy. He walks through the simple, practical way to think about wholesaling, wholetailing, and flipping — and what actually matters when comparing deals, judging neighborhoods, reviewing finishes, and setting expectations with contractors. You’ll learn how to build a clear buy box, how to spot red flags early, and how to make fast yes/no decisions that speed up your cash cycle and protect your profit. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:39 - Nathan Brooks’ Three-Tier Approach5:34 - Wholesaling & Wholetailing9:32 - Optimizing The Wholesale Exit11:14 - Fix And Flipping14:20 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Nathan Brookshttps://www.instagram.com/nathanbrooksrei Website: Arch Capitalhttps://www.archcapital.ai 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/

Real estate agent John Apple breaks down how one segmented neighborhood list and a simple email drip turned into two transactions totaling $2.6M in volume. In this episode, he shares exactly how he circle-prospects every listing, the nurture sequence that finally triggered a response, and why treating your listings as lead-generation assets can unlock more opportunities than you think. If you’re an agent — or you know an agent who wants a smarter way to grow their business — this one’s worth the listen. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:34 - John Apple’s $2M Deal7:32 - The Email Copy He Uses10:05 - What He Did Before Using DealMachine’s Data11:00 - The Data He’s Looking For & How He Found DealMachine13:40 - Where He Wants To Go Next & Closing Thoughts15:21 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: John Applehttps://www.instagram.com/buywithapple Website: John Applehttps://www.buywithapple.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/

Cold calling expert John Wahib returns to break down the six improvements that instantly upgrade your calling results — from choosing the right lists to avoiding spam ratings, dialing smarter, using better filters, fixing name-pronunciation issues, and leveraging DealMachine’s new Radius tool to find untouched leads. David and Ryan unpack each tactic with him and reveal why consistent daily calling always beats weekend marathons. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:49 - Niche Vs Mass Lists3:39 - Using Different Dialers7:38 - Using The “Right” Filters9:51 - Name Pronunciation13:18 - DealMachine’s New Radius Tool14:58 - Calling At Different Times17:24 - Closing Thoughts18:01 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: John Wahibhttps://www.instagram.com/johnwahib Website: Callrealshttps://www.callreals.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/

Tyler Williams and Joshua Dochee share how they generated over half a million dollars in their first year by leaning into novations instead of traditional wholesaling. They break down the exact pitch they use, how they move deals in the middle of nowhere, why Tyler’s first contract happened in a high-school bathroom, and how this strategy lets them scale nationwide without relying on cash buyers. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:50 - How They Got Into Wholesaling3:13 - Getting Started With Novation Deals8:54 - Why They Do Novations & The Listing Process13:10 - How They Find Their Deals & Their Marketing17:24 - How They Know What To Offer In Different Markets18:27 - What Motivated Them21:36 - Closing Advice23:04 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Tyler Williamshttps://www.instagram.com/tyler.williams_._ Instagram: Joshua Doceehttps://www.instagram.com/joshua.jmd.dochee 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/ 

Robert Thomas Suleski, an experienced real estate investor, shares his unconventional approach to success in the industry. He reveals how he consistently generates $17K per deal by using high-volume ringless voicemails and SMS, reaching up to 20,000 voicemails daily. Robert discusses his efficient seller screening process and four tailored offers that convert 15 discussions into two deals each month. He also touches on the legalities of his marketing strategy, ensuring effectiveness even in saturated markets.

If you’ve ever wondered how many cold calls it actually take to land a deal, David and Ryan break down the real numbers with DealMachine member Karim Mahmoud—a cold-calling veteran who now leads a team of 50 callers. Karim lays out the exact call counts, lead ratios, best call times, dialer setups, and the DealMachine filters his team uses to consistently find high-profit opportunities. It’s a clear look at what separates callers who land contracts from those who never gain traction. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:08 - Karim Mahmoud’s Background & How He Got Started3:59 - The Structure Of His Team7:04 - Breaking Down The Numbers8:08 - How Karim Defines A Qualified Lead12:44 - Using A Script & The Times They Call14:14 - Using A Multi-Line Dialer17:31 - The Filters He Likes In DealMachine21:18 - Closing Thoughts & Why He Started Wholesaling23:20 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Leverage Solutionshttps://www.instagram.com/leveragesolutions.us Website: Leverage Solutionshttps://leverage-solutions.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/ 

Raising money for real estate isn’t as simple as asking your friends to invest—there’s a right way to do it. In this conversation, David and Ryan sit down with Devin Robinson to break down how investors can legally and safely raise capital using micro-funds. Devin explains why most people approach private money the wrong way, how fund structures really work, what you can and can’t say publicly, and the simplest path to fund your next deal without risking legal trouble or strained relationships. If you’ve ever wanted to use other people’s money the smart way, this episode lays out the roadmap. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:48 - Devin Robinson’s Updates2:36 - His Seller Finance Deals8:21 - The Funding Software He’s Building16:47 - Raising Money From Non-Accredited Investors23:44 - Getting People Interested In Funding Your Deals26:41 - Winding Down His Real Estate Fund29:40 - Why He Loves Funds34:14 - How To Get In Touch With Devin35:02 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Devin Robinsonhttps://www.instagram.com/devin.robinson1/ Links: Devin Robinsonhttp://linktr.ee/devin.robinson1 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/