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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188: So Two People Made $18,000 On A Real Estate Wholesale Deal in Boise 09.08.2024

Chris made $18,000 on his first deal and is taking good action towards finding his next deal. We cover what he is doing so you can learn from him.   [0:00] - Introduction [0:51] - Chris introduces his first wholesale deal and how he earned $18,000. [2:47] - The value of partnering with experienced wholesalers on your first deal. [3:52] - The role of Facebook groups in finding business partners. [6...

187: How To Handle Getting Lied To On A $100,000 Deal 07.08.2024

Travis Goodwin discusses his experience in wholesaling real estate, specifically focusing on farms and land. He shares his approach to handling appointments, finding deals, and working with buyers. Travis also talks about the challenges and opportunities of wholesaling in a rural market.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 02:07 How did Travis’ appointment go? 03:58 How long h...

186: Make $9,000 With This Cold Calling Blueprint 06.08.2024

In this 15 minute recap of The DealMachine Podcast Live, we talk with Zack Boothe about the ins and outs of cold calling in real estate. Zach gives us his blueprint, sharing how he made $9k from his first cold call in just 11 minutes! We talk about avoiding the typical salesy vibe, using the right scripts, and how the DealMachine dialer can take your cold calling game to the next level.   Key Talk...

185: He Made $7,500 on His First Wholesale Deal by Finding an Expired Listing 05.08.2024

Raji Hamideh shares his experience in real estate wholesaling and turnkey investing. He made $7,500 on his first wholesale deal by finding an expired listing that had failed two years prior. He used Propstream to find the listing. Raji emphasizes the importance of follow-up in finding deals and advises new investors to be persistent. He also discusses his turnkey business model, where he wholesale...

184: How To Get Your Kids $7000 & Interested in Business 02.08.2024

If you're a parent and business owner that wants to get your kids involved in financial freedom, this episode may spark some ideas for you.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 01:25 How did Stephen find the buyer for his first wholesale deal? 04:31 Why did Stephen decide to pursue wholesaling? 05:24 How does the Deal Machine dialer help Stephen with cold calling? 07:10 How did...

183: How Do You Escape A Job With Golden Handcuffs? 31.07.2024

A new acquaintance asked me at the gym if he could ask me some questions. He said he makes a lot as a software engineer, but he is afraid of getting stuck with golden handcuffs.   We discuss how he would escape a job with golden handcuffs thru real estate investing.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 01:23 How do short-term leases help us minimize risk? 06:10 What is the best...

182: You Need To Work Harder (Like D-Rod) 29.07.2024

You need to make about 300 calls per day to property owners every week day for about 1 month in order to find someone who wants to sell their house (and prefer speed and convenience over a good price).   So if you are working on wholesaling real estate looking for your first deal, I know you're working but I bet you're not doing 300 calls per day.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introd...

181: First Deal $35,000 In His Pocket 26.07.2024

Tyrell did not even know his team was calling home owners with the DealMachine dialer. So when I called him, he told me I must have the wrong person.   BUT...  he double checked and realized his team had switched softwares and made about 2000 calls in the last two weeks using the new dialer.   So I invited him on the show to break down how his company is able to do so many wholesale real estate de...

180: Making $40,000 on His First Real Estate Deal! 24.07.2024

Alex made $40,000 on his first real estate wholesale deal. Wholesaling has enabled him to earn enough money to flip homes and he even recently purchased a laundry business! If you want to learn more about wholesaling, tune into this episode.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 01:10 How did Alex make $40K on his first wholesale deal? 02:32 How did Alex get in touch with the ho...

179: $150k First Year Side Hustle 22.07.2024

David made $150k in his first year of wholesaling real estate. He is now in year three so we asked him how he was so successful in his first year, and how he's able to keep earning more in the years to follow.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 02:01 How did David get into wholesaling real estate? 03:38 Why is David more focused on the acquisition side of wholesaling? 06:03 W...

178: 6 Ways To Help Someone In Foreclosure 19.07.2024

Devin Robinson shares his journey in real estate wholesaling, starting with his first wholesale deal and working with hedge funds. He discusses the importance of building systems and processes, as well as finding truly motivated sellers. Devin emphasizes the value of providing solutions beyond buying the house, such as helping sellers in foreclosure navigate their options. He also highlights the s...

177: Average $40,000 From 2 Deals Per Month 17.07.2024

In this episode, we chat with Beth and CJ Moss, a dynamic real estate duo who have successfully transitioned from investing in multifamily units to mastering the art of wholesaling. They share their journey from their initial investments in Providence, Rhode Island, to leveraging the power of the Deal Machine app, which has significantly boosted their business. Now closing two deals per month with...

176: Make $70,000 Wholesaling in South Carolina in 2024? 15.07.2024

South Carolina passed a law this year about wholesaling real estate, so we interviewed Cory Boatright about making money from run down homes under the new law.   Cory has wholesaled over 1000 deals virtually in all 50 states and created a company called Take Down Funding to help wholesalers.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 02:01 What do new regulations on wholesaling requi...

175: My $3 Million Dollar Lesson 12.07.2024

Implementing cold calling would have meant $3M more for me right now, 8 years into my real estate career. You're not cold calling because you're scared, like I was. And I'm showing you in this call how to make cold calling a lot of fun (and not scary at all)!   [00:00] - Introduction to the power of cold calling in real estate investing. [02:00] - My personal experience with nine hours of cold cal...

174: When to Wholesale vs BRRRR 10.07.2024

Nate Barger shares his journey to becoming a successful real estate investor. Nate also discusses his troubled upbringing and how it shaped his path. Despite his initial struggles, he found success in the real estate industry and encourages others to focus on their plan A and persevere.   Nate also discusses the importance of wholesaling in getting started in real estate and the potential for expo...

173: Why Build Good Relationships with Your City Officials 08.07.2024

Hey everyone, Ryan Haywood here! In this episode of the Deal Machine Real Estate Investing podcast, I dive into a strategy that’s often overlooked but incredibly powerful: building relationships with city officials. You might wonder how this connects to wholesaling, but trust me, it’s a game-changer for getting high-quality leads. I share my experiences and tips on how you can leverage these relat...

172: On The Way Home From Making $31,000 05.07.2024

Ben Jensen shares his experience with wholesaling real estate and provides tips for beginners. He discusses how he made $31,000 on a wholesale deal and explains his marketing strategies, including using Google ads and driving for dollars. Jensen emphasizes the importance of networking and finding a mentor when starting out in wholesaling. He also offers advice on underwriting deals and negotiating...

171: AI Powered Phone Dialer Tips For Real Estate Pros 03.07.2024

Troy cold calls a home seller who is angry at fist until Troy flips the script and turns their frown upside down. By the end of the call the home owner eager to look for deals for Troy.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 03:43 Where does Troy’s way of communicating with sellers come from? 04:45 What is Troy’s background? 08:05 How did Troy get into sales? 11:20 What are the 3...

170: Top 5 Ways To Find A Real Estate Deal in 2024 01.07.2024

If you are looking to get your first real estate deal, we cover the top 5 ways to get great deals off market in 2024.   Key Talking Points:   (0:00) Introduction: David Leko's appearance on the Great Chicago Investor podcast. (0:42) Switching to Deal Machine: Host shares his experience. (2:04) David's Racing Career: How racing helped manage stress. (5:34) Genesis of Deal Machine: Origin story of t...

169: Your First Month Wholesaling - Can You Make $96k? 28.06.2024

Lance made $96k in his first month wholesaling 4 real estate deals in 2016 and now he talks about why he still loves single family homes over multi family.   Key Talking Points:   00:00: Introduction to the podcast and guest's success in wholesaling. 00:20: Discussion on starting with a large volume of direct mail and host introductions. 01:06: Introduction of Lance Wakefield and his entry into wh...

168: Is Flipping Land Easier Than Flipping Houses? 26.06.2024

Michael turned $100 into $1000 with his first land flip, and after 30 years in the house flipping business, only flips land now to keep his profit high and his life simple. Learn the basics of flipping land and how it compares to flipping (wholesaling) houses.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 00:44 How did Michael find his first land wholesale deal? 02:05 How did Michael fi...

167: Has Skip Tracing Gotten More or Less Accurate? 24.06.2024

This one's for anyone who's looking for their first real estate deal and is using phone number contact information as your primary way of getting in touch with property owners. I've actually included a talk that I gave to the nation's largest house flippers. You have to be doing over a hundred flips per year to be in this group. I recorded the live so that you could see how we help them increase t...

166: What Is The Best App For Wholesaling Real Estate? 21.06.2024

The DealMachine App CEO Is Interviewed About The Future of Real Estate Technology. Attend our July 1 Free Live Event To Be Among The First To See The Latest Innovations In The Real Estate Industry DealMachine.com/unveiled   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 01:53 What is the story behind Deal Machine? 03:20 What sacrifices did I have to make for Deal Machine? 05:30 What was th...

165: How To Wholesale A Real Estate Deal 19.06.2024

In today's episode we are going to walk you through the simple steps to getting your first wholesale deal and do it quickly.   Your host is Ryan Haywood and back in 2019 he left his 9 to 5 job and pursued full -time wholesale and in two weeks I secured his very first deal earning $8,500. His second deal was $20,000   Ryan has gone on to do 425 transactions since then in the last 5 years and has ne...

164: 7 Ways To Get A Killer Real Estate Deal 17.06.2024

In today's episode, we are going to walk you through seven reasons why people want to sell their homes at a huge discount. There's many different things that we can uncover in terms of why people are motivated to sell and what you need to look for as a wholesaler to secure that deal.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 01:29 What are the requirements to start wholesaling real...

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