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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
  • 486: 150 Deals Per Year, 1300 Doors—Here's Their System

    486: 150 Deals Per Year, 1300 Doors—Here's Their System
    Jan 19 2026

    Brian Ferguson and Brayden Robertson from Fergmar Capital break down how they consistently close 100–200 deals per year while owning over 1,300 doors — all in a small market of just 66,000 people. They explain why small markets can be a strategic advantage, how their single-family business funds long-term plays like multifamily and shopping centers, and the discipline required to scale without chasing big-city competition.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    1:07 - An Overview Of Fergmar Capital

    3:38 - What They’ve Learned In The Past Year

    6:24 - Why They Hold Their Multi-Family Properties

    9:42 - Their First Shopping Center Deal & The Game Plan

    15:43 - Why They Don’t Focus Only On Shopping Centers

    18:45 - How They Find Their Wholesale Deals

    25:40 - Doing Novation Deals

    31:19 - Learning From CG & Data They Want

    35:17 - The Worst Advice They Ever Received

    37:03 - Making Multi-Family Deals Work In A Tough Market

    40:12 - The Books They’re Reading

    43:32 - Can You Die As A Real Estate Investor?

    45:09 - Closing Thoughts & Their Social Media

    45:47 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Fergmar Capital

    https://www.instagram.com/fergmarcapital/

    Website: Fergmar

    https://fergmar.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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    53 mins
  • 485: 350 Deals A Year in a Small Market (INSANE)

    485: 350 Deals A Year in a Small Market (INSANE)
    Jan 16 2026

    Dakota Bailey has quietly built a seven-year real estate operation that put 350 deals under contract in a single year — all in a small Midwest market. In this episode, Dakota breaks down how he went from car sales to running a high-volume wholesaling business, why simplifying his operation was critical to scaling, and how hiring the right acquisitions manager led to 37 deals in one month. He also talks candidly about inventory risk, leadership mistakes, hard conversations, and the mindset required to stay calm while managing dozens of active deals at once.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:49 - An Overview Of Dakota Bailey’s Business

    3:06 - The Importance Of Focusing On One Strategy

    4:36 - The Story Of How He Got Into Business

    11:11 - Buying Out His Partners

    15:46 - Sales Tips

    18:33 - What His Team Looks Like Now

    20:17 - Personal Development

    23:25 - His Book & Early Struggles

    28:17 - The Biggest Thing He Learned Last Year

    31:07 - Losing Money On Deals & Stress Management

    36:05 - How They Find Their Deals

    39:51 - Data They’ve Been Looking For

    46:13 - The Dangers Of Investing

    48:54 - What He’s Excited For & His Other Businesses

    53:24 - Closing Thoughts And Dakota’s Social Media

    53:39 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Dakota Bailey

    https://www.instagram.com/dakotabailey.in

    Links: Dakota Bailey

    https://linktr.ee/DakotaBailey

    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
  • 484: Your Website Is Costing You Real Estate Deals, Guaranteed

    484: Your Website Is Costing You Real Estate Deals, Guaranteed
    Jan 14 2026

    Trevor Mauch, founder of Carrot, breaks down the website mistakes that quietly cost real estate investors deals—even when you’re getting traffic. He walks through a practical framework for building pages that feel clear, trustworthy, and easy for sellers to take the next step, plus simple changes you can make to your layout, structure, and content so more motivated sellers actually call or fill out your form.

    KEY TALKING POINTS:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:42 - The 11-Part High Performing Web Pite Framework

    1:23 - Part 1: Design For Humans First, AI Will Follow

    7:09 - Part 2: Add Structure, Depth, Clarity

    9:53 - Part 3: Bake EEAT Into Your Page Layout

    14:56 - Outro

    LINKS:

    Instagram: Trevor Mauch

    https://www.instagram.com/trevor.mauch/

    Website: Carrot

    https://carrot.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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    15 mins
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