Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

What did you think of todays show?? “It's easy to be passionate about a business, and to really try to build something well, when you were starting it and building it to solve your own problem.” Collecting Keys Podcast host Mike says this in response to today’s guest, CEO of Ballpoint Marketing and Call Porter, Justin Dossey. Both companies serve real estate investors, using direct mail and p...

What did you think of todays show?? The future has arrived, and we are here for it! AI has been making headlines as of late because of how incredibly sophisticated it has become.  It would be a shame to not use this new technology to push your businesses forward. So our host Mike DeHaan is here on today's episode to share how he and Dan Austin have been saving themselves time and money by usi...

What did you think of todays show?? In true Mike and Dan fashion, this episode of Collecting Keys Podcast is a mashup of real estate analysis and opinion, plus witty commentary on current events. You’ll hear everything from Twitter’s headline of the week, to their New Year’s resolutions. Mike and Dan may have some issues with their own properties, but there’s a lot of exciting things happening soo...

What did you think of todays show?? We’ve talked about wholesaling, flipping and short-term rentals. We’ve talked about multi-family and commercial properties. We’ve even talked to a real estate developer and virtual landlord. Today you’ll hear something new on Collecting Keys Podcast , as we’re joined by historic multi-use real estate investor Eric Rice. In contrast to the problems some people ha...

What did you think of todays show?? It’s that time of year again where everyone is setting goals or trying to create new habits. So we thought we would chime in and give some practical advice and tools to you, our listeners, to help you on your road to success. These tried, tested, and true methods are guaranteed to help you reach your goals, maybe even those big hairy audacious goals that seem im...

What did you think of todays show?? Episode 95 Collecting Keys Podcast is starting off this new year with a fresh episode of the Mike and Dan show. Real estate predictions, business updates, and loads of entertaining commentary are awaiting you! Mike and Dan share their 2023 market predictions, the primary strategy they’re using to navigate real estate in the new year, and the 3 best investments Y...

What did you think of todays show?? When you find something that interests you, sometimes it’s best to jump in and get started. As Mike and Dan always warn against, “analysis paralysis” is dangerous because in the ever-changing world of real estate, there’s no room for hesitation or self-doubt. Speaking with Collecting Keys Podcast hosts Mike and Dan today about his surprising real estate journey...

What did you think of todays show?? Lines of credit have a reputation of being very secure, but that isn’t entirely true. We were one of the “few” where a line of credit was pulled and had to pay it back within days. This happens more often than we think, so we thought we would take this opportunity to relay what we discovered about lines of credit and how to stay productive while financing.  In t...

What did you think of todays show?? Winter is a quiet time for real estate, but it’s been an eventful week for Collecting Keys Podcast hosts because Mike and Dan have been canceled. Well, their $100,000 line of credit has been canceled for another year, that is. In this episode, find out what happened and get an inventory of Mike and Dan’s current projects. Since the market is slow, it’s the perfe...

What did you think of todays show?? One amazing deal can change the trajectory of your real estate investing, but so can smaller deals that add up to plenty of cash flow to grow your portfolio. Brad Dumas is a wealth manager and ex-Notre Dame football player, who accomplished this by starting his real estate journey with turning his primary residences into rentals. He’s sharing his acquisition str...

What did you think of todays show?? In today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Investorman Dan, wants to answer a question that was previously posed to him: What are you doing in your business to adjust your marketing strategy so that you can continue to buy properties while the market is shifting while we're kind of in these uncertain times? There is no cut and dry answer to this question, an...

What did you think of todays show?? It’s another installment of the Mike and Dan show! As Mike says, you can expect “a deep dive into everything business related, what we're working on and what's happening in the world, both business and not.” In this episode, Mike and Dan talk about the hard work it requires for going after multi-family assets, as well as their journey transitioning fro...

What did you think of todays show?? It’s a falsehood that you can get into the real estate market without spending any of your own money. Everyone needs designated finances to get into real estate, and today’s guest did that in an unconventional way — playing online poker. Not only did Damon Amato build his own house from poker money, but he also started a real estate career that has led to multi-...

What did you think of todays show?? There seems to be a common theme among success minded people when it comes to setting yourself up for success. Waking up at the crack of dawn, journaling, meditating, sauna, gym, etc.  These are great for your physical and mental health, which does play a big part in your success, but if that is your main focus, these mindset hacks can become distractions from a...

What did you think of todays show?? Another week, another update on Mike and Dan’s projects! With an estimated half a million in capital tied up from just this year’s dealings, business is reminiscent of the current real estate market: things could be better. On this episode, Mike and Dan make predictions for the market and give their opinion on the success of flipping houses during this time of i...

What did you think of todays show?? Episode 85 Struggling with the disposition process? Real estate investors know how expensive it can be to use most platforms on the market, but today’s guest has created a new marketplace that’s built around the power of human connection. Paul Wakim is a co-founder of this platform, called TwnSqr, which helps members build relationships in the industry and work...

What did you think of todays show?? EP 82 - How To Manage Your Properties Better Than A Property Manager Episode 82 One of the problems with Property Management companies is that they will never care about your properties as much as you will.  They are large expensive assets, so don't you want them to perform the best and be protected?? In this episode, Dan dives into tips and tricks on how t...

What did you think of todays show?? Real estate moves slower during the holiday season, but there’s still work you can do that will pay off in the new year! In today’s episode of Collecting Keys Podcast , you’ll learn how you can nurture leads during a time of year when everyone else is taking time off. Mike and Dan also share the marketing copy they’ve had success with, as well as the minor detai...

What did you think of todays show?? Today’s guest, Dr. Pranay Parikh, has bought $200 million worth of real estate in the past 16 months. Yes, you read that right! We’re talking to Pranay about how he achieved his goal of passive income through real estate, and built a team of investors called Ascent Equity Group. Physicians have high-stress jobs that take up a lot of their time, which is why many...

What did you think of todays show?? When in conversation about our investor group, we are asked one question quite often, which is, what exactly is our goal with the group as more people join? Along with this question, there have been comments made saying, if what we do really works then we would be off doing it and not needing to create a group. So, on today’s episode, we wanted to address these...

What did you think of todays show?? It’s bulking season for Mike, and buying season for mega corporations like JP Morgan Chase! Join Mike and Dan on this episode of Collecting Keys Podcast to hear updates on the real estate market, including predictions on inflation and the possibility of changing interest rates. They also talk about the shift from fixer uppers to new builds, and the announcement...

What did you think of todays show?? EP 79 - Why you should have a business plan for each property Episode 79 This is the time of year that people start talking about the goals they want to accomplish in the new year and there’s usually a lot of talk around how to set goals. That’s not what we are talking about in today’s episode.  What we want to talk about is how to implement those goals, as in t...

What did you think of todays show?? Early retirement is a dream for all of us, but can you imagine being in the secure financial place necessary to actually do it? Today’s guest is Kurt Burchert, who started investing in real estate about 10 years before retiring at the young age of 35. On this episode of Collecting Keys Podcast , you’ll hear how Kurt leveraged his success in business to get start...

What did you think of todays show?? You’ve probably heard the saying: “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” If you want to elevate your current situation, you have to do things differently, with people who are already where you want to be, not where you were or where you currently are. This is a sure way to catapult yourself to success, and remove barriers along th...

What did you think of todays show??   EP 76 - What Are Your Options When A Flip Doesn't Sell? Episode 76 It’s been a tough week for business for Collecting Keys Podcast hosts, Dan and Mike. Usually, they’re asking guests to share crazy real estate stories, but today you’ll hear a couple of their own! From unexpected costs on rental properties, such as maintenance issues and falling trees, to...