Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

What did you think of todays show?? On today’s Friday Focus episode, our host, Investorman Dan, wants to help answer a question that was posed in our Instant Investor program: What rules of thumb, if any, are we currently using to analyze possible buy and hold deals? Also, how to use rules of thumb, as well as when these rules of thumb become outdated and replaced with experience working within th...

What did you think of todays show?? Rob Rowsell lived in a state of addiction and homelessness for 10 years, using meth and crack cocaine, and committing his fair share of crimes. Fast forward a few years where he had completed rehab, achieved sobriety, bought a business, and entered the real estate market. Rob, with his wife and partner, ventured into and succeeded in the tough world of real esta...

What did you think of todays show?? We hire and trust experts in their respective fields because we can’t know and do it all. So putting that trust in a professional to help you get things done is crucial to your success.  However, have you sat back and thought about how many experts have let you down when you needed them, leaving you with feelings of mistrust? Specifically property managers. We t...

What did you think of todays show?? KPIs, or key performance indicators, are the report card for your business, but what “subjects” are the most important? On this episode of Collecting Keys Podcast , hosts Dan and Mike are also sharing the three main KPIs they track for their marketing and wholesale business, and how they use this data to make marketing decisions. Dan and Mike may have been ghost...

What did you think of todays show?? Today, your host, Investorman Dan, wants to give you some words of encouragement. When people’s successes are being broadcasted constantly, for things that seem so impossible, the daily grind can feel like a slow burn as you learn about one in a million success stories popping up everywhere, and you’re still building the foundation of yours. Dan wants to remind...

What did you think of todays show?? Google’s Executive Chairman, Eric Schmidt, said “Revenue solves all known problems.” For those of us in the real estate game looking to raise capital, this is especially true. So, how do you find and convince people to invest in your business? Jason Wright has solved this exact problem with his company, Intentionally Inspirational. Through digital strategies lik...

What did you think of todays show?? What do you do when you have an extra chunk of change sitting in your bank account, where it’s large enough to be noticed, but small enough that it’s hard to know where to invest to make a difference to your financial future? Firstly, if you are already thinking this way about money, this is a very positive sign and you are already way ahead of others. No matter...

What did you think of todays show?? Can you believe it’s been a full year of the Collecting Keys Podcast ?! Dan and Mike have come a long way since that not-so-great first episode (if you haven't already, they suggest you NOT go listen to it). Now, they’re over 50 episodes in and their businesses are thriving. This casual episode includes Dan and Mike reflecting on their progress in podcastin...

What did you think of todays show?? In this Friday Focus, Dan Austin goes over how to properly Joint Venture with other investors to squeeze even more out of deals. He goes into a few partnerships that have formed within our Instant Investor Coaching Program between members and how they are able to go from there being no deal to making some big paychecks. Although always wanting to Joint Venture c...

What did you think of todays show?? One of the most valuable traits anyone looking to get into the real estate investment game can have is an internal drive. Someone who won’t be deterred by problems, especially those unforeseen circumstances that test you in new ways never before experienced, has the potential to collect many keys. Two people who possess this internal drive, having started from t...

What did you think of todays show?? In this episode we share a recent interview Mike did on the Tribe of Millionaires podcast which gives a great insight onto his background as well as some lessons that can be learned form his experiences as he was bootstrapping his investing career. Notes from the Tribe of Millionaires Episode: What’s the worst thing that can happen in real estate? Probably, it’s...

What did you think of todays show?? Episode 64 Mike is BACK from his month away in Africa. Lets see how the business did while he was gone. They discuss Mikes trip and how this month was a good test of the business's systems as things are constantly changing while the market shifts. In this episode they cover: -Take away's from Mike's trip -Do South African's like Elon Musk? -S...

What did you think of todays show?? We’re back with another Friday Focus episode, and this week, host Dan Austin is offering his thoughts on current market conditions. If you’ve been following the news, there’s no doubt you’ve noticed conflicting reports on the state of the real estate market. Will the real estate market crash? Are we currently in a recession, or are we about to enter one? In trut...

What did you think of todays show?? Building your wealth knowledge is key to building your wealth. If you’ve mastered the latter, one thing that can cut down your net earnings is paying a record-high capital gains tax. From working days at Marcus & Millichap and nights waiting tables at The Cheesecake Factory, Brett Swarts now owns two financial businesses and has helped his clients defer hund...

What did you think of todays show?? On today’s Friday Focus quick episode, our host Mike DeHaan reflects on what it means to be truly happy.  Our society focuses so much on material and monetary gain as a means to happiness. However, as Mike and his wife travel through Zimbabwe, a country whose economy has plummeted, where the so-called “dream” is so out of reach, he found that the people of Zimba...

What did you think of todays show?? Episode 60 Through his successful corporate career in Telecom, today’s guest mastered the art and science of sales, funnel management, marketing, strategic business planning, and financial forecasting, and he used these skills to build multiple seven-figure real estate businesses. Tuning in, you’ll hear from Sterling Chapman, a father, husband, real estate inves...

What did you think of todays show?? In this episode Dan explains why it is more important no than ever that you manage your rehab schedules.   Topics discussed in this episode: Labor costs are through roof,  Murphys law will kill your project the longer you are on a project,  You don't want to try catching falling knives as the market is shifting.   Dan also shares some tips on how to ensure...

What did you think of todays show?? Episode 58 If you’re a short-term rental investor looking to find the most profitable Airbnb locations around the world, this episode is for you! Today, we talk to none other than ‘The Airbnb Data Guy’, John Bianchi, about approaching Airbnb rentals and analytics from a pure data standpoint.  John shares his advice on finding what he calls the Airbnb ‘sweet spot...

What did you think of todays show?? On today’s Friday Focus episode, we will be discussing business partners. Do you need a business partner? Will having a business partner be beneficial or a hindrance to your company?  There is always a pull toward bringing on a business partner as your business starts to grow. People will see your success and want to join the party, especially people closest to...

What did you think of todays show?? Episode 56 Wholesaling has a mixed reputation among real estate professionals, with some viewing it as a low-risk way to get started as an investor and others likening it to posing as a real estate agent without a license.  Regardless of what your opinion is on this sometimes contentious topic, it often makes sense to buy from wholesalers and, if you do, there a...

What did you think of todays show?? On last weeks Friday Focus we heard from Mike and what he wished he knew when he started out, today it is Dan's turn and he dives into the biggest thing he wish he knew which was the importance of having a follow up system. In marketing people often say "The Fortune Is In The Followup" but what does that REALLY mean and how do you do it? Its certa...

What did you think of todays show?? Collecting Keys Podcast Episode 54 There are endless lessons to be learned when flipping a house. The process involves buying a distressed property, fixing it up and reselling—ideally, quickly—to make a profit. Usually, these types of properties are found through foreclosures, bank short sales or auctions.  When it comes to old properties, you can often just kee...

What did you think of todays show?? On this episode of the Friday Focus, Mike talks about the NUMBER 1 thing he wish he knew when he first started (or at least was trying) to wholesale real estate. Surprise this isnt a marketing tip, or systems tip, but just a mindset and general sales approach that so many new wholesalers dont initially understand. Have you learned this lesson yet on how to deal...

What did you think of todays show?? Having a network of friends and connections is a must in any field of business. But building strong relationships takes more than just reaching out to experts. Don’t be passive and wait. Create connections and bring value to your relationships in the world of real estate. In this episode, Mike and Dan discuss the right way of networking as a new investor. Learn...

What did you think of todays show?? On this Episode of the Friday Focus, Mike dives into one of the BEST ways he found to create capital to invest in Real Estate. And that is the Live In Flip. BUT he approaches things with a different view. Believe it or not you dont have to subject yourself to a live in flip where you are having to be without a kitchen for a month or having to sleep in the living...