The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the world of unconventional real estate investing with Pam Fisher, who turned a seemingly ordinary manufactured home—affectionately called a "wobbly box"—into a profitable deal. Pam shares her journey, challenges, and ultimate success in a niche market many overlook. 

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:03 - How Much Pam Made On Her First Deal

2:41 - What Motivated Her to Go Looking for Manufactured Homes

5:26 - Pam’s Strategy with DealMachine

8:48 - Her Current Strategies With Her Deals

11:08 - Pam’s Advice for New Investors

14:50 - Where Pam Wants To Take Her Business Next

16:04 - Where To Find Pam On Social Media

17:10 - Outro

LINKS:

Facebook: Pam Fisher

https://www.facebook.com/pam.fisher.16

Website: Fisher Properties

https://www.fprmhp.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/

In this 15 minute recap, we dive deep with Kevin Dairaghi into the strategies and techniques you can use to fine-tune your mindset for lasting success. We'll explore how small shifts in your thought process can lead to major breakthroughs, both personally and professionally. Our discussion highlights the importance of overcoming mental barriers, embracing a growth-oriented perspective, and staying consistent with your goals.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - The Most Important Real Estate Is Between Your Ears

1:00 - Conquering Your Fears

3:21 - The Personal Drives The Professional

4:03 - Your Relationship With Your “Self”

5:50 - Your Relationship With Others

7:59 - Your Relationship With Things

11:59 - Phase One Of Coming Up With Your Strategy: Snapshot Exercise

13:32 - Phase 2: Dream

14:56 - Building Your Roadmap

LINKS:

Instagram: Kevin Dairaghi

https://www.instagram.com/kevindairaghi/

Website: Kevin Dairaghi

https://www.kevindairaghi.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/

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 strategies he used to scale his business effectively. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your operation to the next level, this episode provides actionable steps to help you scale the right way.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

2:12 - Ryan’s Advice On Building A Team

3:19 - What A Transaction Coordinator Does

5:28 - What To Do After Getting A TC

7:46 - How Ryan Pays His TC & How He Found Them

10:19 - Where Should Aaron Find A TC?

12:51 - Point 1: Keep Following Up

14:38 - How He Got Funding For His Current Construction Projects

15:48 - Aaron’s Second Construction Project

17:56 - Point 2: Getting Creative

20:13 - Point 3: Plan But Stay Flexible

22:32 - Where He Wants To Take His Business This Year

23:59 - Closing Thoughts & Where To Find Aaron

LINKS:

Instagram: Aaron Swart

https://www.instagram.com/aaronjswart

Website: Aaron Swart

https://www.aaronswart.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/

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 25 employees. Max emphasizes the importance of finding the right location and being specific in what you buy. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from wholesaling to development. 
 

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:15 - Making $25,000 On His First Wholesale Deal

4:46 - Juggling School While Starting In Wholesaling

 6:25 - How He Found His First Deal & How He Marketed It

7:31 - Why He Stopped Wholesaling

10:28 - Switching Over to Building New Construction & His Strategy

14:24 - Is New Construction More Involved Than Flipping?

18:16 - How Long It Took Him To Get Here & Cash Conversion Cycle

23:17 - What A Day In The Life Looks Like For Max

24:59 - How to Find Max On Socials

25:17 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Max Vollmer

https://www.instagram.com/max_vollmer

Website: Vollmer Coaching

https://www.vollmercoaching.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/

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 wholesaled for $400,000. Travis discusses his transition from the healthcare industry to real estate and the challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and betting on oneself. 
 

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:02 - Travis’ First Wholesale Deal

4:21 - Transitioning From Managing Hospitals to Real Estate

5:28 - Working With The Sellers On His First Deal

7:20 - How He Comped A Former Carwash Turned Storage Facility

8:14 - Utilizing His First Wholesale Check

9:18 - How He Met His Partner For That Deal

10:00 - Using A Business Credit Card

11:26 - Leaving The Safety Of A 9-5

15:47 - His Average Assignment Fee

16:39 - How He Sells His Deals Now

18:56 - How He Built His Team

20:13 - Where He Wants To Take His Business

LINKS:

Instagram: Travis Copeland

https://www.instagram.com/trav_cope

Website: Flavortown Properties

https://www.flavortownproperties.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/

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 you overcome obstacles and grow with confidence.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:17 - Josh's Background in Real Estate & Starting A Coaching Company

2:46 - The Three Biggest Sources of Personal Development

3:10 - Focusing On Personal Transformation To Level Up

6:52 - Figuring Out Where Your Blind Spots Are

8:38 - Using Satellites As An Analogy For Your Blind Spots

9:32 - Breaking Down The First Stage of Analysis Paralysis

10:14 - The Second Stage of Analysis Paralysis

11:14 - The Third Stage of Analysis Paralysis

13:19 - Closing Thoughts

14:05 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Josh Wiesler

https://www.instagram.com/joshwiesler

Other Socials: Josh Wiesler

https://linktr.ee/emergingexecutive

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/

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 finding leads in order to be successful in real estate investing.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:31 - Breaking Down Wyatt’s First Wholesale Deal

6:45 - How Wyatt Spent His First Assignment Fee

7:48 - What Wyatt Did Next

9:00 - How He Explains Wholesaling to Sellers

10:04 - Dealing With Sellers That Are Put Off By Wholesaling

11:16 - How Many Wholesale Deals Wyatt Has Done & His Perspective On It

14:44 - What Wyatt Was Doing Before Real Estate

15:29 - What His Life Is Like As An Investor

16:14 - His Advice for People Looking to Get Their First Deal

17:23 - Where to Find Wyatt & Defining Seller Finance

19:17 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Wyatt Reed

https://www.instagram.com/wyatt_c_reed/

Website: Wyatt Reed

https://ascendyoursuccess.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/

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 the episode with a 9 day plan you can follow to get your first deal. 
 

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:07 - Breaking Down Day 85

5:46 - Tim’s Day 1 & Day 2 Videos

8:27 - Tim’s Day 3 Video

10:31 - Analyzing A Few More of Tim’s Videos

14:26 - David & Ryan’s Thoughts on Tim’s Process So Far

15:26 - The First 9 Days of Your Wholesaling Journey

16:34 - Outro

LINKS

Check Out Tim's Journey on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/TimmyTriumphs

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/

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 one marketing channel until you reach a certain level of success. The fourth tip is to know your numbers and make data-driven decisions. The fifth tip is to go with the flow and be adaptable to changes in the market and marketing strategies. A bonus tip is to start now and perfect later, emphasizing the importance of taking action and learning as you go. 

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

2:00 - Tip #1: Consistency

7:02 - Tip #2: Commitment

12:00 - Tip #3: Stay In Your Lane

16:15 - TIp #4: Know Your Numbers

22:29 - Tip #5: Go With The Flow

24:09 - Bonus Tip: Start Now, Perfect Later

26:13 - Closing Thoughts & How to Find Kyle

LINKS

Instagram: Kyle Eisenbarger

https://www.instagram.com/keisenb/

Website: Sunflower Real Estate

https://www.sunflowerhomebuyers.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/

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 importance of building relationships with lenders and how persistence can help you close deals even when you're working with limited funds, offering valuable insights for both new and experienced investors.

KEY TALKING POINTS OF THE EPISODE

0:00 - Introduction

1:06 - A Call Brandon Received From A Frustrated Investor

3:19 - Breaking Down His Laundromat Deal & His Sales Process 

7:04 - How Seller Financing Can Work In Your Favor

9:09 - An Example of Utilizing Hard Money

 11:22 - How to Find Hard Money Lenders Using DealMachine's Data

14:25 - Closing Thoughts

LINKS

Instagram: InvestmentJoy

https://www.instagram.com/InvestmentJoy

Website: InvestmentJoy

https://www.investmentjoy.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/