David Lecko, Ryan Haywood

The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

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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 ma...

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David Lecko, Ryan Haywood

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Jul 10, 2026

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213: The Right Way To Scale In Wholesaling 23.09.2024

In this episode, we dive into the right way to scale your wholesaling business without losing control or sacrificing profitability. David and Ryan discuss key insights on when to hire your first team member, how to delegate tasks like transaction coordination, and what to focus on as you grow. Special guest Aaron Swart shares his journey from wholesaling to building new homes, revealing the strate...

212: Wholesaling Is The Starting Point 20.09.2024

Max Vollmer shares his journey from starting with no experience, connections, or money to building a successful real estate development business. He started by wholesaling vacant land and quickly made $25,000 on his first deal. Over time, he transitioned into fix and flips and eventually focused on new construction. He now has $147 million worth of homes under construction and has built a team of...

211: $70,000 On His First Wholesale Deal 18.09.2024

Travis shares his experience of making $70,000 on his first wholesale deal and how he got started in wholesaling. He stumbled upon a unique property—a converted car wash with storage units—and reached out to a mentor for guidance. With little experience in analyzing commercial properties, Travis took a leap of faith and made an offer. The deal included the house and storage units, which he wholesa...

210: The Three Stages of Analysis Paralysis in Real Estate 17.09.2024

In this 15 minute recap, Josh Wiesler, a real estate coach and investor, shares how personal transformation and tackling blind spots are crucial for real estate success. He breaks down the three types of analysis paralysis and explains why shifting your mindset is key to scaling your business. Whether you're aiming for your first deal or ready to level up, Josh offers practical insights to help yo...

209: How To Acquire Good Real Estate Deals 16.09.2024

Wyatt Reed shares his experience with wholesaling real estate and how he made $1,900 on his first wholesale deal. He explains how he found the deal through a coworker and the challenges of dealing with a hoarder house. Wyatt also discusses his transition from wholesaling to buying and holding properties, as well as his foray into seller financing. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and...

208: 9 Day Plan To Get Your First Wholesale Deal 13.09.2024

A guy on Instagram documented his journey in wholesaling real estate for 85 days. He faced challenges in finding deals and making connections. The hosts, David and Ryan, provided feedback and suggestions for improvement. They discussed the importance of driving for dollars to find distressed properties, the need for a targeted lead list, and the value of in-person appointments. They also finished...

207: 5 Steps To Market For Your First Wholesale Deal 11.09.2024

Kyle Eisenbarger shares five important marketing tips for getting your first wholesale deal. The first tip is consistency, emphasizing the need to always be marketing, even during slow periods. The second tip is commitment, understanding that marketing has cash conversion cycles and being willing to stick with it for the necessary amount of time. The third tip is to stay in your lane and focus on...

206: Using Hard Money To Get Deals With A Small Budget 10.09.2024

Brandon Schlichter, founder of InvestmentJoy, breaks down the techniques he uses to secure hard money and seller financing for real estate deals with minimal cash out of pocket. He shares practical strategies for finding and leveraging alternative financing options to maximize your purchasing power, whether you're just getting started or looking to scale your portfolio. Brandon also dives into the...

205: The First Deal: Proof Of Concept 09.09.2024

Darryl shares his experience with his first real estate deal, which was a single-family home he wholesaled in North Carolina. He found the deal on Craigslist and locked it up at a price that would have made him $5,000, but ended up renegotiating and making only $500. Despite the small profit, this deal proved to be a proof of concept for Darryl. He quit his job in cable and got into real estate to...

204: $1600 Marketing Plan For Wholesaling Real Estate 06.09.2024

Giovanny explains how he was motivated to start wholesaling after seeing success stories on social media and wanting a change in his life. Giovanny discusses the initial steps he took, the costs involved in wholesaling, and his decision to work with a mentor. He also talks about his approach to finding distressed properties and the importance of perseverance in the wholesaling business.   KEY TALK...

203: The "Pull Back" Method That Makes You $8000 04.09.2024

Tommy Harr shares his journey into wholesaling and how he built a successful wholesaling company. He discusses his marketing strategies, including cold calling and niche texting. Tommy emphasizes the importance of building rapport with sellers and understanding their motivations. He also provides tips for successful sales calls and negotiations. Tommy talks about the growth of his business and his...

202: Why Your Cash Offers Keep Getting Rejected & How to Fix It 03.09.2024

In this episode, Dedric and Krystal Polite, hosts of the show 50/50 Flip on Hulu and A&E, dive into the power of seller financing, revealing how you can offer sellers more than their asking price while securing favorable terms for yourself. Learn their techniques for structuring dual offers, negotiating with confidence, and using creative financing to close more deals in today's competitive market...

201: Can You Make $5 Million A Year Wholesaling Real Estate? 02.09.2024

Brad Bone started his real estate journey in 2015 with his first wholesale deal. He transitioned from fix and flip to wholesaling because it allowed him to control his own deal flow and navigate market cycles with less stress. Brad primarily focuses on assignments and novations as his exit strategies. He uses various marketing channels, including direct mail, TV marketing, and PPC, to generate lea...

200: He Pays You $10k To Find A Run Down House (Actual Buyer Interview) 30.08.2024

Abel buys properties from wholesalers in his area. Listen to how he flips houses so you can make money for finding him the perfect next flip.   Abel shares his experience with flipping houses and how he made $40,000 on his first flip. He explains that he was drawn to flipping for the extra income it could provide. Abel and his partner, who is also his contractor, have since flipped 45 houses and h...

199: Is $500k in 6 Months Possible (Too Good To Be True)? 28.08.2024

If you've ever wondered if some success stories sound too good to be true, this podcast is for you. When I built DealMachine eight years ago, I was building it as a marketing tool for my own investing. I had done three deals or so at the time that DealMachine started taking off from other people that wanted to use it. And I remember Krystal and Dedrick Polite, who now have their own house flipping...

198: This Is How You Unlock Maximum Profit With Your Deals 27.08.2024

Join as we dive into the ups and downs of real estate investing, from wholesaling to flipping and everything in between. In this 15 minute recap, Jiries Dawaher breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and how to make smarter moves for long-term success.  "Jiries Dawaher came from a large immigrant family whose work ethics were paramount in his upbringing. After several attempts at various careers, o...

197: Is $12k /mo Passive Income Possible (Is it really passive?) 26.08.2024

If your goal is to own so much real estate that you get passive income and you can hire a manager to totally not think about it and retire on a beach, this episode is for you because it starts with wholesaling. Before you can buy that rental properties and put 25 % down on each property, you need to earn more money and you need to find skills to figure out which properties are going to cash flow a...

196: Can You 10X Your Income? (Real Story) 23.08.2024

Luis worked in a restaurant. Now he made last year what would have taken him 10 years to make working in a restaurant. He is sharing how covid forced him to change his profession and his mindset.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 02:35 What got Luis into wholesaling real estate? 04:29 What was Luis’ first wholesale deal like? 06:11 What lessons have helped Luis grow his prof...

195: How To Make $20k From Your Dorm Room 21.08.2024

In life, there's always someone "ahead of you." Dawson is that person for a lot of us... but one thing I've learned is instead of making up excuses in our mind like "he must have had help, or his parents must have been rich, he has more time than me, that's why he's ahead of me.."   None of those, I believe are accurate for Dawson!   We should re-frame our mind to think "what can I learn from this...

194: Stop Saying These 4 Things to Sellers 20.08.2024

Steve Trang reveals the cold calling mistakes that are draining your profits and what you can do to fix them. Learn how to handle objections, avoid sales resistance, and start turning every cold call into real cash. This episode is packed with practical tips to help you close more deals and make more money. Steve Trang, founder of Real Estate Disruptors, hosts a podcast with over 100,000 downloads...

193: How To Flip A House (with Pro Race Car Driver) 19.08.2024

This is for anyone who LOVES their job, but wants to earn more, like pro race car driver Paul Jourdain who gets paid to race cars, and he loves it!   He reached out to me on Instagram to ask some real estate questions... because he knows real estate investing is a profession that has made the most millionairs.   Paul gives us a background on being one of the few to make money as a race car driver,...

192: Can You Invest In Real Estate without $100,000 In The Bank? 16.08.2024

If you want to become a real estate investor, but you don't have hundreds of thousands of dollars in the bank, we show you how to get started with the strategy of wholesaling where you can make $12 ,000 start to finish in this episode.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 03:16 How did this deal turn into a creative deal? 04:02 What was the offer that Ryan received for this cre...

191: Making $112k as a 22 Year Old 14.08.2024

Armando struggled for 3 months, so instead of giving up, he worked for another entrepreneur. That gave him the confidence and skills to re-start his own business and he was able to make $112k last month in real estate wholesaling assignment fees. This is a great episode if you are looking for your first real estate deal and you feel stuck.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 0...

190: If You Have Less Than $2k to Start Real Estate Investing 13.08.2024

Ever feel like real estate success is out of reach because you don’t have a big marketing budget? You're not alone! In this 15 minute recap, we break down the three key parts of a real estate business and show you exactly how to build yours, even if you're starting with less than $2K. Brent Daniels shares his journey from driving a beat-up car to building a multi-million dollar business, offering...

189: How Many Offers Does It Take To Make $9,000? 12.08.2024

If you want to know how much direct mail it takes to get a deal   How many offers it takes to get a deal accepted?   And how to get a seller to tell you the lowest price they will take!   Tune into this episode on wholesaling real estate   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 01:14 What was Kyle and Joe’s first wholesale deal like? 02:12 Why did Kyle and Joe decide to work togeth...

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