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The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

By: David Lecko Ryan Haywood
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 It is a tragedy that 95% of the country is brainwashed into believing that you have to work 50 hours per week for 50 years just to retire. By that point, you might not even enjoy your time off! This podcast helps you escape the traditional 9-5 and embark on a fulfilling, financially rewarding journey. We will show you how it is possible to make your annual salary, monthly through a proven business model called wholesaling real estate. Why wholesaling real estate? This perfect strategy doesn't require significant capital to actually purchase the property yourself, it allows you time freedom without being at someone’s beck and call, and you can make 15% of each deal. You simply find distressed properties and connect them with investors. It's a flexible and scalable way to enter the world of real estate without many of the traditional barriers and offers 5 figure paydays. If you're a newcomer to this world, this podcast is specifically designed for you. Here's what you can look forward to: Wholesaling 101: We break down the ABCs of wholesaling. And no, 'B' doesn't stand for 'Boring.' Beginner’s Bootcamp: Think of this as your training wheels in real estate, only a lot less embarrassing than the ones on your childhood bike. Action Steps: Get ready to jot down exactly what to do next. Support Squad: Dive into a community of fellow newbies with experts we bring in to help. You will achieve success much faster when you have access to people who have achieved what you want to achieve, and the support from those on the same path. Ready to get started? Let's get you listening all the way to the bank. Subscribe and leave us a review! Sign up for a free trial of DealMachine : https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 476: $10M Flip That Started With A Risky First Deal

    476: $10M Flip That Started With A Risky First Deal
    Dec 26 2025

    Ashley Rhame walks through the risky first flip that nearly drained her bank account—and how that single deal set off a path that led to building a real estate fund, navigating market crashes, and ultimately taking on a $10M renovation in San Diego. This conversation breaks down conviction, risk management, scaling too fast, pulling back at the right time, and what it actually takes to survive multiple market cycles in real estate.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:50 - Ashley Rhame’s Business & How She Got Started

    14:18 - DealMachine Quick Tip

    16:50 - Getting Contractors From Home Depot

    18:37 - Starting A Fund

    30:02 - Changing Her Strategy & Building ADUs

    34:45 - What She’s Excited About Now

    40:27 - Working With Charity

    46:37 - Books That She Recommends

    51:59 - Working In Wealth Management

    53:21 - Closing Thoughts

    54:08 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Ashley Rhame

    https://www.instagram.com/ashley_bettencourt_rhame/

    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/
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    54 mins
  • 475: From Homeless At 19—To Flipping $2M Homes

    475: From Homeless At 19—To Flipping $2M Homes
    Dec 24 2025

    Brian Pate of Destiny Homebuyers was homeless at 19, sleeping in his car and working multiple jobs just to get by. Today, he’s wholesaling at scale and flipping homes with resale prices up to $2 million across multiple markets. In this episode, Brian shares how his first $100k wholesale deal changed his trajectory, how he built a team to handle day-to-day operations, and why he chose to move into high-end flips despite the added risk. He also breaks down key lessons from costly mistakes, bad contractors, and what it actually takes to scale a real estate business.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    1:05 - An Overview Of Brian Pate's Business

    3:21 - His First Deal

    7:25 - His Next Deal After Making $100K

    11:36 - Getting Deals From Brokers & Using DealMachine

    14:15 - Why He Decided To Partner Up

    15:39 - Lessons He Learned & His Buy Box

    20:09 - His Wholesaling Team & Bad Flips

    23:53 - Contracts With GCs

    26:15 - His Biggest Lessons From CG

    29:31 - Egyptian Cold Callers & Investing Out Of State

    32:58 - Where He Found His Contractors

    34:15 - Being Homeless At 19

    40:53 - Books He’s Reading & Who He’s Learned From

    44:13 - Closing Thoughts

    45:04 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Brian Pate

    https://www.instagram.com/paradigmpate/

    Links: Brian Pate

    linktr.ee/brianpate

    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/
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    45 mins
  • 474: 50+ Flips Per Year With A Lean Team (Here's How)

    474: 50+ Flips Per Year With A Lean Team (Here's How)
    Dec 23 2025

    Rick Howell breaks down how he consistently flips 50+ houses per year without a bloated team. He walks through his lean operating model, how he monetizes leads that don’t fit his flip criteria, and the mindset shift that allowed him to raise private money and scale without sacrificing lifestyle. Rick also shares how his 4-person team focuses on systems, inbound marketing, and asset ownership instead of chasing volume for ego.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Rick Howell’s Business Model & How He Got Started

    4:30 - Learning About Private Money

    6:18 - How You Can Start Raising Private Money

    10:26 - How Running A Lean Team Can Make Your Lifestyle Better

    15:02 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Rick Howell

    https://www.instagram.com/rickhowellrei/

    Links: Rick Howell

    https://solo.to/rickhowell

    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/
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    15 mins
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