Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

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How can we pass on wealth and keep our kids grounded? Dylan is back for this episode as a new father, so we dive into all things legacy, raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, and how becoming a parent might (or might not) change your approach to real estate investing.

In this episode, we also discuss how to measure the value of your business and leverage your assets. You’ll learn which asset in your business is the most valuable and how to turn your losses into long-term growth. Tune in now!

Topics discussed:

Does parenthood impact your investment strategy? (5:22)

Raising children without entitlement (8:13)

Quantifying intangible assets in business (18:41)

The most valuable asset in a real estate business (19:43)

When a loss is actually a good investment for your business (23:00)

The importance of branding and networking (30:16)

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

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Not a natural salesperson? You’re not alone, and Karl Huth of Clear Path Properties was right there with you. After struggling to close deals, he revamped his sales strategy and generated $300,000 in revenue after only six weeks. 

In this episode, Karl shares the evolution of his sales process and how he built a real estate business after leaving a corporate job. He dives into his early sales approach, what wasn’t working and how he finally started getting results. You’ll also hear how he manages a team of contractors, balances work with family life, and nurtures important private money relationships. Tune in now!

Topics discussed:

Current operations and Karl’s role in the business (2:04)

Early sales and lead management struggles (5:10)

How Karl got better at sales (8:05)

The one change that led to more deals (10:26)

Managing flips and multiple contractors (14:36)

Building trust with private money investors (19:26)

Trade offs balancing real estate and family (24:29)

Karl’s 12-month plan to scale operations (27:58)

Nightmare cleanout stories (29:14)

Connect with Karl Huth:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015422108476

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

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What’s holding you back from scaling your real estate business? For a lot of people, it’s not having the right accountability to stay on track. In this episode, Dan takes you behind the scenes of the SCALE Community and previews their upcoming meetup, sharing how they help members define their business vision, identify constraints, and create actionable plans to take their business to the next level. Tune in to learn how a real estate community can help you scale your business faster than going it alone!

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

Follow us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/

https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals

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Is your real estate business ready for the challenges of growth? Scaling is the goal for most investors, but growing too fast could actually be your downfall. This episode breaks down the pros and cons of keeping a real estate business small versus running a large operation, while also sharing how to avoid the common pitfalls of scaling too quickly.

You’ll get tips on managing expenses, limiting risk as a smaller investor, making money in the current market, and more.

Tune in to hear the first step to building a successful real estate business!

Topics discussed:

Scale versus profit in real estate (2:49)

The perks of scaling a real estate business (8:23)

The risks of large real estate operations (11:05)

How to keep overhead low on flips (15:59)

What it takes to make money in today’s market (23:01)

Why wholesaling should be your first move (27:33)

Connect with Cody Cressey:

https://www.instagram.com/codycressey/

https://www.facebook.com/cody.cressey/

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

Follow us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/

https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals

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Want to take your real estate business to the next level? Start with three key tactics you’ll hear in this episode. Steve Uhlig joins Mike to discuss the strategic shifts that have helped him scale his wholesaling and flipping business, Guardian Property Solutions.

Learn how Steve mastered his local market, consistently generates leads with direct mail marketing, underwrites deals that sell, and prioritizes his family while scaling a real estate business. Tune in to see how simple strategies can lead to big results!

Topics discussed:

Wholesaling as a beginner-friendly real estate business (3:53)

Finding success with direct mail marketing (5:17)

How to refine your marketing strategy for your local market (7:34)

Building a lead funnel and transaction process (12:07)

Underwriting deals that sell (15:02)

Balancing family while growing a real estate business (19:44)

Steve’s plans to take his business to the next level (22:02)

The biggest challenge with investing in self-storage (23:27)

How to grow a real estate business faster (28:09)

Connect with Steve Uhlig:

https://www.facebook.com/steve.uhlig.967/

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Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

Follow us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/

https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals

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Spoiler alert: Simplifying your business might be the best growth hack. In this episode, discover how less can actually help you scale faster as Mike shares his key takeaways from the Acquisition.com Level 2 Scaling Workshop. You’ll get a breakdown of the high-level event with Alex and Leila Hormozi, including insights on scaling smarter and a clear roadmap of how to achieve your goals long after the workshop. Tune in to learn more!

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

Follow us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/

https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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Is it possible to achieve passive income and growth in your real estate business? Which offers higher returns: stocks or real estate investing? Can you rely on cash flow to build long-term wealth?

This episode addresses all these questions and more as we examine the true cost of being a real estate investor and what it takes to achieve financial freedom in today’s market. From tenant issues and rising maintenance costs to the limitations of cash flow, we compare real estate to alternative investment options. Tune in for insights on building wealth through real estate, optimizing your income, and the best strategies for long-term financial security!

Topics discussed:

Tenant troubles and property management nightmares (0:58)

Is real estate still a good wealth generation strategy? (8:24)

Real estate versus stock market investing (12:56)

Pros and cons of diversification (18:09)

The first step to building wealth through real estate (22:45)

How Mike is shifting his investment strategy (25:55)

The downside of debt funds (28:44)

The importance of paying yourself as a business owner (31:04)

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

Follow us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/

https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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Emma and Kyle Greenwood prove you can make money in real estate anywhere — even a small town in North Idaho. In this episode, they share the strategies that have helped them keep their cost per deal at $1,200 and source high-profit deals in their rural market.

Learn how they define their roles as a husband and wife team, leverage partnerships, and operate a growing wholesaling business working just 20 to 30 hours per week. If you want more freedom and balance in your business, tune in to hear how Emma and Kyle have structured their business!

Topics discussed:

What it’s like to wholesale in a small, rural market (2:34)

The strategy behind their $1,200 cost per deal (6:40)

Getting creative to score big deals (11:16)

The benefits of wholesaling as new investors (16:19)

Defining their day-to-day roles in the business (18:00)

Balancing business with their relationship (21:07)

How they run their business working 20-30 hours a week (22:58)

Future goals and how they plan to get there (25:53)

Choosing partnerships over profit (28:37)

Buying a house sight unseen (30:18)

One tip that can drive real estate success (34:44)

Connect with Emma and Kyle Greenwood:

https://www.instagram.com/TheEmmaGreenwood/

https://www.instagram.com/loose_tribe/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010787383378

https://www.facebook.com/kyle.greenwood.144

Listen to Emma and Kyle’s RV Park wholesaling story!

https://collectingkeys.com/episode/ff-94-wholesaling-an-rv-park-a-deal-case-study-w-emma-kyle-greenwood/

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

Follow us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/

https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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Struggling to scale your real estate business? This Friday Focus breaks down three key areas where most investors fall short: marketing, lead management, and building a network. Discover the common mistakes holding you back and how to tackle the hard but essential tasks that drive growth. Don’t miss our strategies for mastering the most important aspects of a successful real estate business!

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

Follow us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/

https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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With inflation and affordability issues affecting the market, the search for cost-effective housing is on. Prefab homes have recently gained popularity but technology has produced a new alternative: 3D printed homes. But can these “solutions” really solve today’s affordability crisis, or will they come with their own set of problems?

In this episode, we discuss their potential to make housing more accessible and what 3D printed homes could mean for real estate investors. We also share tips on keeping your pipeline active during the seasonal slowdown, making your first hire a success, and more. Tune in now to learn more!

Topics discussed:

Seasonal changes in the real estate market (1:20)

Tips to make your first hire a success (4:35)

Hiring for the needs of your business (9:03)

Can technology solve the housing affordability crisis? (14:24)

Pros and cons 3D printed and prefab homes (16:33)

How alternative homes could affect housing prices (20:24)

Why the quality of homes is in decline (28:59)

Government’s role in the housing affordability crisis (32:22)

Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/

Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)!
https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere

Follow us on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/

https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/

https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com