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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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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 margins, and make smarter decisions. If you’re newer, this gives you visibility into what the business looks like once it’s working. You’ll understand the numbers, the systems, and the mistakes to avoid before you scale. The goal is simple: more predictable deals and a stronger operation. Subscribe and leave us a review! Start a free trial of DealMachine: https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 528: From 8 To 32 Rentals In Six Months—Here's How
    Apr 27 2026

    Kyle Doriety went from 8 rental properties to 32 in six months, after quitting his job. In this episode, Kyle breaks down how he was able to grow his portfolio so quickly, including how he uses fix and flip profits to fund his buy and hold rentals. He also walks through his most exciting deal yet — a 22-unit multifamily he locked up at $40,000 a door with zero money out of pocket using seller financing. If you're trying to scale a rental portfolio without running out of capital, this episode is the blueprint.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:16 - How Kyle Doriety Went From 8 To 32 Doors

    2:39 - His First Deal

    6:12 - Property Management & Flipping

    7:48 - Managing Contractors

    11:55 - The Deal He's Most Proud Of

    18:36 - His Team

    19:22 - Having A Goal Of 75 Doors

    22:17 - Data He's Looking For

    26:24 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Kyle Doriety

    https://www.instagram.com/KyleDoriety/

    Website: Circle D Properties

    https://www.circledproperties.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/

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    26 mins
  • 527: 15+ Flips Per Year — $188K in One Week
    Apr 24 2026

    Troy Wilde has been investing for ten years and built his entire operation around one contrarian idea: stop competing in the hottest markets. Working out of Sierra Vista, Arizona, he runs 15–20 flips a year with a minimal team, pulling leads through direct mail and realtor relationships. In this episode he breaks down his small market strategy, how he's getting 3–4 deals per 10,000 mailers, and why he's buying even deeper right now given market uncertainty.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:20 - Troy Wilde’s Business

    4:04 - Mail Results & His Team

    6:13 - His First Deal

    11:04 - His Deal Count & Managing Flips

    15:11 - His Average Week

    19:01 - Listing His Own Properties

    19:49 - Flipping A House Vs Negotiating

    22:01 - What He Does For Fun

    23:29 - Becoming An Auctioneer & Doing Deals

    27:05 - Life Doing Real Estate

    29:10 - Hiring Employees

    34:36 - How To Get In Touch With Troy

    35:15 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Facebook: Troy Wilde

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057356812052

    Website: Troy Pays Cash

    https://troypayscash.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/

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    35 mins
  • 526: Cold Calling Tips From 9 Years In The Game
    Apr 22 2026

    Most people fail at cold calling because they skip the fundamentals — and Nicholas Nick has seen every mistake after nearly a decade in the business. In this episode, he breaks down the phone number setup that protects your contact rate, the best list to call for consistent leads, and the exact script questions that get sellers to open up and stay on the phone. If you want to stop blaming the leads and start closing more deals, this episode is for you.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:31 - The Nuances Of Cold Calling

    1:17 - Things You Should Do

    4:07 - Do It Yourself First

    6:18 - Using A Script

    8:05 - The Best Lists

    8:56 - Converting The Leads & The Ninja Question

    10:17 - Land Deals & Other Questions

    12:24 - The Right Mindset

    14:03 - Bonus Tip

    14:16 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Nicholas Nick

    https://www.instagram.com/nicholasnicksays/

    Website: Lead Mining Pros

    https://www.leadminingpros.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/

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    14 mins
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