Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

What did you think of todays show?? Buying Commercial Offices (During Covid) for Huge Returns with Carlos Rovira Episode 174 There’s no way to predict the future of the real estate market, but sometimes taking risks pays off. That’s exactly what happened with today’s guest when he invested in office spaces during the turbulent time of the pandemic, when remote work increased and buildings were emp...

What did you think of todays show?? EP 173 - Getting Creative with Creative Finance If you’ve listened to more than a few episodes of Collecting Keys Podcast, then you’ve heard a thing or two about creative financing. In this episode, Dan dives deeper into the subject by detailing one of their most recent seller finance deals. He goes over how to recognize the opportunity for one of these deals, h...

What did you think of todays show?? The AirBNB Revenue Collapse, Perks Of Business Credit Cards, When Deals Are Too Good To Be True Episode 172 Whether you’re reading an article, looking at social media or considering a business proposal that seems too good to be true, it’s always best to do your own research before trusting what’s presented to you. This episode of the Mike and Dan show is dedicat...

What did you think of todays show?? Most real estate investors that were impacted by the Great Recession are no longer in the game. They experienced hard times and gave up, lacking the adaptability that today’s guest had to survive losing almost everything in 2008. Kevin Amolsch is a real estate investor and owner of Pine Financial Group, a lending company that’s funded almost $1 BILLION in loans...

What did you think of todays show?? RE - REPOST - Marketing Secrets to Go From W2 to 7 Figures in 15 Months with Tarah Fernandes THIS IS A REPOST OF Episode 83 FROM FEB 20TH 2023 We’re excited to introduce our first female guest, Tarah Fernandes, a data and real estate marketing master. With her marketing knowledge and her husband’s skills in sales, they’ve been able to scale their wholesaling bus...

What did you think of todays show?? Stories from the Past, Why You Need To Regularly Inspect Your Rentals, Should You Still Listen to Robert Kiyosaki? Episode 170 Since we’re wrapping up Q2, this episode of the Mike and Dan show is covering what’s new in Collecting Keys business. They’re reminiscing about how far they’ve come, and their experience as real estate investors, so far. You’ll learn the...

What did you think of todays show?? Developing Sales and Marketing Expertise to Become a Wholesaling Master with Steve Keighery Episode 169 Moving from Sydney, Australia, the second least affordable city in the world, to New Orleans, was a big change for today’s guest, especially when it came to the world of real estate. But Steve Keighery was able to succeed in a brand new real estate market, and...

What did you think of todays show?? EP 168 - Things to consider when choosing a business coach Mike DeHaan is no expert on business coaches, but he and Dan Austin have learned a lot from their personal experiences hiring coaches, and Mike wants to share his knowledge with you. On today’s Friday Focus episode, Mike DeHaan joins us to relay his knowledge and experience on what to consider when choos...

What did you think of todays show?? Importance of a Lead Manager, How VR Might Affect Real Estate, The Gotchas of "Buying A Business” Episode 167 This week’s episode of the Mike and Dan show includes our regular real estate news roundup, as well as updates on Collecting Keys business. From vital partnerships to housekeeping in our CRM, this episode covers all the basics that have helped drop...

What did you think of todays show?? How To Hire True Virtual Professionals with Greg Brooks from Rocket Station Virtual Staffing Episode 166 Virtual assistants are the backbone of any entrepreneur’s business, especially for real estate investors. Hosts Mike and Dan have shared their own struggles with finding quality VAs, but companies like Rocket Station are changing the game. Rocket Station, a v...

What did you think of todays show?? EP 165 - Marketing and Sales KPIs - Measure the right things and forget the rest Mike and Dan have marketed in 30 to 40 markets, so they know a thing or two about the best way to measure marketing and sales KPIs.  They have tried, failed, and succeeded many times and which has allowed them to learn what works and what doesn’t. So, on today’s Friday Focus episode...

What did you think of todays show?? When to Sell Your Real Estate, Deciding When to Step Back or Go Big, and Developing Financial Maturity Episode 164 “If it no longer fits your vision or your goals for your life, you should absolutely look at downsizing or selling some of your real estate.” This is one of the lessons hosts Mike and Dan learned this week after selling one of their properties. On t...

What did you think of todays show?? Building The Best Deal Pipeline With Perfect Marketing Copy with Paul DoCampo Episode 163 Every part of the deal pipeline is essential to a real estate investing business, but lead generation and nurturing are key to building an effective pipeline. Ironically, a lot of investors struggle with these first stages. Marketing copy is crucial to your lead generation...

What did you think of todays show?? EP 162 - Building The Perfect Marketing Pyramid to Maximize Deal Flow Trying to improve your deal flow? In this week’s Friday Focus episode, Mike has a solution that will maximize your leads and create a successful marketing system: the marketing pyramid. Mike’s marketing pyramid features 3 tiers of marketing, and he outlines each level and the people you target...

What did you think of todays show?? Commercial RE Is In Trouble, Dealing with Rotating Interest Rates, The Best Way To Protect Yourself From a Downturn Episode 161 We keep hearing about the real estate slump, but Mike and Dan finally found solid evidence of the nationwide vacancies in commercial real estate — on Twitter. But did they really? Can tweets from high-profile people be trusted? During t...

What did you think of todays show?? Becoming An Expert of All Asset Classes with Charlie Kao Episode 160 They always say you need to "choose your niche" to be successful, but what if you really could become an expert in every asset class? In this episode, Mike and Dan join Charlie Kao and hear about how he has developed a method of analysis that allows him to make educated investments in...

What did you think of todays show?? EP 159 - How to maximize profits by partnering with the RIGHT RE Agent Back in episode 112, hosts Mike and Dan touched on the benefits of building a relationship with a real estate agent — such as helping you make an extra $100K a year! If you haven’t heard this one yet, go give it a quick listen. In this episode, Dan dives deeper into how you can help each othe...

What did you think of todays show?? This week’s news coverage during the Mike and Dan show is a little different, because it might actually be good for investors and potential homeowners! If you haven’t heard about the new loan program from Rocket Mortgage, this episode breaks it down and explores how you can take advantage of it. This leads into a discussion on the affordability issue in housing,...

What did you think of todays show?? Buying Distressed Notes To Make Millions with Scott Carson Episode 157 We’re veering off the topics of wholesaling and flipping to explore a new topic: note investing. In this episode, Mike is joined by Scott Carson, a note investor and host of The Note Closer Show Podcast. He found his creative niche in this long lost part of real estate, buying over a billion...

What did you think of todays show?? EP 156 - Major Lessons from Mike's First House Flip There’s no education like the mistakes you make from flipping your first house. This was our host Mike DeHaan’s experience where he learned his most important lessons going in blind when flipping his first house. There will always be things you can’t control when flipping houses, because you don’t know wha...

What did you think of todays show?? The Truth about Cash Flow, The HomeVestors Scandal, and Marketing to Entrepreneurs Episode 155 If you’re hoping to start investing in real estate and live off cash flow from just a few properties, stop reading and press play. During this episode, hosts Mike and Dan tell you the truth about cash flow, the misconceptions, and how to stabilize your properties. You’...

What did you think of todays show?? Using Direct Mail to Find Multifamily Properties with Ryan Corcoran Episode 154 In this episode, we’re speaking with guest Ryan Corcoran about one of our favorite topics: direct mail. Ryan has found success in the tough niche of off-market multi-family real estate investing, building a portfolio of 250 keys in just 7 years. We discuss our shared passion for dire...

What did you think of todays show?? In today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Dan Austin is diving deeper into Wednesday’s conversation about his and Mike’s experience at Mansion Mastermind with their business coach, Steve Rosenberg. This is a high level recap giving you hard and fast points from the last episode as well as some new information you do not want to miss. Dan explains the three parts...

What did you think of todays show?? How to Choose A Coach, Top Takeaways from $50k Mastermind, Systems in REI Businesses Episode 152 We’re big proponents of creating systems to make your real estate business run smoothly, but these systems are the key to succeeding in any business. In this episode, Mike and Dan reflect on their own business journey and the systems that have made their day-to-day o...

What did you think of todays show?? From Taking 2 Years To Your First Deal to 1000 Units with Matt Picheny Episode 151 Of the skills that will make you a successful real estate investor, commitment to doing the hard work even when the deals are flowing in is perhaps the most important. Today’s guest, Matt Picheny, has an impressive background as an entrepreneur and Tony Award winner, but he also b...