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  • 361: He Had $100—Now He Owns $18M In Rentals

    Camron Cathcart had just $100 in his bank account when a medical emergency pushed him to change everything. Fast forward five years, and he’s built an $18 million rental portfolio, flips dozens of houses annually, and runs it all remotely from Maui. In this episode, David uncovers how Camron made the leap—by mastering networking, staying laser-focused, and never losing sight of the life he wanted for his family.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:17 - An Overview Of Camron Cathcart’s Business

    1:13 - How He Got His Start

    6:09 - Starting With Wholesaling

    9:06 - The Skills You Need To Find Success In Real Estate

    10:14 - How He Found Hedge Funds To Buy His Deals

    12:58 - Running His Business From Maui

    15:00 - Dealing With A Tougher Market

    17:15 - His Rental Portfolio

    20:09 - Building Out The Private Money Side Of His Business

    22:46 - Where He Plans To Take His Business

    26:48 - The Ethical Way To Wholesale

    29:21 - What Living In Maui Means To His Family

    36:34 - What Kept Him Consistent In Real Estate

    42:16 - Other Ways Than Meet-Ups To Connect With People

    45:04 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Camron Cathcart

    https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

     

    Website: Revel City Homebuyers

    https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    46 min
  • 360: The Secret To Making Cold Calls Feel Human (And Close Better)

    Scott Morse runs a 150-person cold calling team making 4 million dials a month — and he’s figured out how to keep every call human. In this episode, he breaks down how to move beyond robotic scripts, train with AI, and coach reps using emotional intelligence instead of just metrics. If you’re managing a sales team or just want to get better on the phone, this one’s packed with practical, next-level advice.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:34 - What Lamassu Leads Does

    2:00 - Scott Morse’s Career In High Ticket Sales

    4:10 - Using Emotion And Curiosity In Sales

    6:21 - Following A Script Vs Discovering Hot Buttons

    8:04 - “Surfing The Wave” In High-Ticket Sales

    11:46 - The Importance Of Being In The Office Vs Remote

    13:34 - The Way Scott’s Business Is Structured

    14:48 - Using AI In His Sales Process

    18:20 - Is It A Mistake To Avoid Emotional Topics In Seller Conversations?

    25:25 - Why He Decided To Build A Cold Calling Business

    27:06 - His Business Goals

    29:38 - How To Get In Touch With Scott

    30:36 - The Idea Behind The Name “Lamassu”

    33:05 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Scott Morse

    https://www.instagram.com/scottmorse/

     

    Website: Scott Morse

    https://lamassuleads.com/

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    34 min
  • 359: How Matt Pulls In $250k+ A Month Wholesaling Houses

    Matt Bigach breaks down the exact system behind his 6-to-10 deals a month, each netting $25k–$35k in profit. He shares why he stopped flipping, how he built a machine that fuels both lifestyle and long-term wealth, and his strategy for scaling into apartments using the BRRRR method.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:18 - An Overview Of Matt Bigach’s Business

    2:21 - Their Apartment Complex Deals & The Wholesaling They Do

    3:31 - Why He Doesn’t Buy Single Family Homes

    5:56 - His Approach To Buying Apartment Complexes

    9:59 - His First Deal

    11:23 - Why He Wanted To Scale His Business

    15:15 - Why He’s Doing Wholesaling

    16:57 - What He’s Looking Forward To In 2025

    17:53 - The Numbers On His Apartment Complexes & Wholesale Deals

    18:49 - The Biggest Challenge He’s Facing Right Now

    23:27 - Closing Thoughts

    24:06 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Facebook: Nexus Homebuyers

    https://www.facebook.com/NexusHomebuyers

     

    Website: Nexus Homebuyers

    https://www.nexushomebuyers.com/

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

     

    25 min
  • 358: The Cold Calling Routine That Made Eric Cline $2.6M In 12 Months

    Eric Cline reveals the exact cold calling routine, KPIs, and script tweaks that helped him go from zero deals to $2.6M—all without ever stepping foot in a house. He breaks down his 5-step sales process, shares his daily call volume, and explains how to overcome seller objections before they even happen.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - How Eric Cline Did 2.6 Million In Sales In 12 Months

    3:32 - Setting Yourself Apart On A Seller Call

    6:30 - Eric’s 5-Step Sales Process

    8:54 - The Data You Should Be Looking To Gather

    10:30 - What To Say When A Seller Says “I Need To Think About It”

    14:17 - Final Thoughts

    15:19 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Eric Cline

    https://www.instagram.com/theericcline/

     

    Website: Eric Cline

    https://www.theericcline.com/

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    16 min
  • 357: 50 Wholesale Deals A Year At $37k Each

    Connor Walsh is pulling in $37,000 per deal—fifty times a year. But it wasn’t always that way. After losing $70k on two flips, he pivoted hard into wholesaling, bought a laundromat, scaled multiple businesses, and came back swinging. Learn how he tripled his cold calling budget, doubled his business, and built a company that closes every week—without compromising ethics.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:34 - Connor Walsh’s Biggest Takeaway From CG

    2:43 - How His Business Career Got Started

    7:00 - Losing $70K On His First Two Flips

    8:41 - Buying A Laundromat

    11:24 - The Real Estate Market In Boston

    13:31 - How Many Deals He Does Per Year & His Team Structure

    16:06 - Ethical Grey Areas In Wholesale Real Estate

    20:07 - How He Scaled His Marketing In The Last Few Months

    23:30 - Cold Calling Metrics

    26:12 - Why It Took 6 Months To Close His First Deal From Cold Calling

    30:01 - His Other Marketing Channels

    32:40 - His Diet And The Books He’s Reading

    37:07 - Books And Podcasts That Connor Recommends

    39:11 - Tommy Harr’s Speech At CG

    40:27 - Where To Find Connor

    41:18 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Connor Walsh

    https://www.instagram.com/paulfrancis_developmentgroup/

     

    Website: Connor Walsh

    linktr.ee/pfdg

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    42 min
  • 356: 22 Year Old Closes 10 Wholesale Deals Every Month (Here's How)

    Donovan Camarotti flipped his first house at just 18—and he hasn’t looked back. Now 22, he’s consistently closing 10 wholesale deals per month and has pulled in as much as $150,000 on a single deal. In this episode, Donovan sits down with David and Ryan to break down his journey, how he finds most of his leads today, and the mindset shift that helped him scale fast without getting stuck holding too much inventory.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:10 - An Overview of Donovan Camarotti’s Business

    1:10 - Why He’s Focused On Wholesaling More Than Flipping Now

    3:07 - How He Got His Start In Real Estate

    4:57 - How He Funded His First Deal & How He Found It

    8:43 - How They Estimate Repair Costs

    10:20 - Why He Stopped Estimating Rehab Costs For Wholesale Deals

    12:41 - His $150K Deal & How He Finds Them

    15:50 - What He Learned As A Buyer

    18:00 - What Happens When A Buyer Doesn’t Conform

    21:15 - Their Strategy With Meta Advertising

    25:07 - What His Team Looks Like

    26:17 - What He’s Looking Forward To This Year

    28:14 - Challenges That He’s Facing Right Now

    30:12 - Smoothing Out The Closing Process

    33:52 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Donovan Camarotti

    https://www.instagram.com/camarottihomes/

     

    Website: Donovan Camarotti

    https://www.camarottihomes.com/

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    35 min
  • 355: How Colin Flips U.S. Land While Living In Spain

    Colin Murphy has been flipping land in the U.S. from Spain for over a decade. In this episode, he breaks down how he built a real estate business overseas, the tools and strategies he uses, and the surprising challenges that come with investing across continents. Whether you're abroad or just curious how it’s done, this one’s full of insights you can actually use.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    1:03 - An Overview of Colin Murphy’s Business

    1:46 - Why He’s Flipping Land From Spain

    3:38 - Why He Decided US Real Estate Would Be His Business

    7:34 - Funding Land Deals

    11:41 - Finding Comps With Land Deals

    13:34 - How He Finds His Land Deals

    15:48 - The Age Demographics He Targets For His Deals

    17:24 - Who Colin Is Buying His Deals From

    18:58 - The Contact Info He Was Using Before DealMachine

    19:15 - The Difference In Data Quality

    21:10 - How He Approaches Text Message Marketing

    24:35 - His Morning Routine As An Investor

    25:36 - What He’s Hoping To Get From CG

    27:44 - The Process of Setting Up A US-Based Business From Overseas

    30:36 - How To Get Ahold of Colin

    31:36 - Closing Thoughts

    31:47 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Colin Murphy

    https://www.instagram.com/colingmurphy/

     

    Email: Colin Murphy

    [email protected]

     

    Website: Colin Murphy

    https://www.cgmland.com/

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    33 min
  • 354: How To Turn Dead End Leads Into HUGE Deals

    Uncle Karl (Karl Spielvogel) breaks down real deals that turned into over $1 million in profit—all from leads most investors would throw away. In this 15-minute masterclass highlight, you’ll learn how to unlock hidden value in probate properties, tax delinquent homes, and even judgment-laden land deals. If you want to stop skipping the deals with problems and start closing massive paydays, this one’s for you.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:16 - Heir Deal Case Study 1

    3:36 - Heir Deal Case Study 2

    9:34 - Judgment Deal Case Study 1

    14:23 - Uncle Karl’s Trifecta

    14:55 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Contact Karl: 704-995-5385

    Instagram: Karl Spielvogel

    https://www.instagram.com/karlspielvogel/

     

    Website: Karl Spielvogel

    https://www.legacylinkproperties.com/consultants

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    16 min
  • 353: The Wealth Strategy Most Wholesalers Miss

    Terrell Killings isn’t just flipping houses—he’s building real wealth. In this episode, he shares how he uses wholesaling to generate cash, then reinvests it into rentals using a mix of private money, hard money, and creative financing. You’ll hear how he stabilized distressed homes, built strong agent relationships, and created a mission-driven business that’s helping families while building his portfolio.

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:25 - An Overview of Terrell Killings’ Business

    3:57 - Working With Private Investors

    6:25 - Terrell’s Process For Finding And Locking Up Deals

    10:58 - How He Got His Start In Real Estate

    14:59 - What He’s Looking To Learn From CG

    17:21 - Where The Mastermind Concept Came From

    20:20 - Being Satisfied With Success & Seeking Challenges

    26:18 - How DealMachine Helps Investors & Our Data

    30:32 - How His Team Handles Agent Outreach

    33:22 - What He’s Looking Forward To In 2025

    34:45 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Terrell Killings

    https://www.instagram.com/terellkillings/

     

    Website: Terrell Killings

    https://www.noblehomesolutions.net/

     

    Phone: Terrell Killings

    (305)336-0075

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    35 min
  • 352: Not So Secret Buyers That Pay $20k More for Wholesale Deals

    David sits down with longtime business partners Alex Capozzolo and Jon Sanborn, who’ve built a lean $1M+ wholesaling operation with just the two of them. They break down how finding a different kind of buyer—someone who doesn’t need a massive discount—lets them squeeze $20k+ more out of every deal. You’ll learn how they’re scaling without a team, why they favor wholetailing over wholesaling, and how Facebook groups still bring them five-figure spreads.

    Alex Capozzolo and Jon Sanborn co-founded Brotherly Love Real Estate, a real estate investing and house-flipping company based in Philadelphia PA. You can find out more about Brotherly Love Real Estate here: https://brotherlyloveproperties.com/

     

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:16 - Jon Sanborn And Alex Capozzolo On Growing Up Together

    1:40 - An Overview Of Their Business

    3:19 - The Exit Strategies They Use

    5:23 - The Deals They Did In 2023

    6:09 - Expanding Into Commercial

    9:35 - When They Got Their Start

    12:03 - How They Got Their Website Built

    14:02 - What They’re Looking Forward To In 2025

    15:01 - Using Hard Money & Getting A Real Estate License

    20:07 - The Numbers Behind Their Best Cash Flowing Rental

    21:58 - Why They Don’t Do Many BRRRRs

    22:51 - Using Property Managers

    30:25 - What They’re Looking Forward To In CG

    31:37 - Outro

     

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Brotherly Love Real Estate

    https://www.instagram.com/BrotherlyLoveRealEstate/

     

    Website: Brotherly Love Real Estate

    https://brotherlyloveproperties.com/

     

    Instagram: David Lecko

    https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

     

    Website: DealMachine

    https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

     

    Instagram: Ryan Haywood

    https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

     

    Website: Heritage Home Investments

    https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

    32 min

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