Everyone talks about wanting to invest in real estate — but this conversation is about the moment you finally do. Moose Math sits down with David and Chris to unpack the real fears, excuses, and mindset shifts that stop most beginners before they ever buy their first property. You’ll hear how David built his rental portfolio from the ground up, what he’d do differently starting over today, and why taking the first imperfect step matters more than waiting for the perfect deal.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Getting Into Real Estate

4:16 - David’s Journey In Investing

5:52 - Advice That David Would Give To Beginners

8:26 - DealMachine’s Demographic Data & Finding Land Deals

11:06 - The Investing That David Is Doing

13:50 - When Will Chris Start Investing?

16:56 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Moose Math

https://www.instagram.com/moosemath

Links: Moose Math

http://linktr.ee/moosemath

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/

At a recent event, David sat behind a table that read “I’m the CEO of DealMachine — ask me anything.” Investors took him up on it, pressing him with tough questions about off-market data, filters, and even DealMachine’s biggest competitor. In this episode, you’ll hear his unfiltered answers and what truly sets DealMachine apart.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:10 - How David Filters His Lists

1:34 - Comparing DealMachine To Zillow

3:03 - Why Should You Switch From Propstream to DealMachine?

7:27 - Best Practices With Sending Mail

9:29 - DealMachine’s AI Features

12:03 - Does DealMachine Have Extra Info That Zillow Doesn’t?

12:54 - Should You Switch From Propstream to DealMachine?

16:20 - Outro

LINKS:

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/

Most investors walk away when a seller owes more than the house is worth. In this episode, Jiries Dawaher reveals how to turn those “dead” deals into real profits with short sales — an overlooked strategy that can help you close more off-market deals right now. He breaks down what short sales are, how to find these opportunities, and towards the end, covers the exact steps to run the play the right way.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:30 - The Power Of Short Sales & The Current Opportunity

4:06 - The Difference Between Short Sale And Subject To

7:51 - Stage 1: Find The Property

10:46 - Stage 2: Qualify The Deal

11:38 - Stage 3: Run Your Numbers

13:32 - Stage 4: Submit And Negotiate With The Lender

14:16 - Stage 5: Follow Up!

14:29 - Stage 6: Close The Deal

14:37 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Jiries Dawaher

https://www.instagram.com/jiriesd

Website: Jiries Dawaher

www.skool.com/realestateinvesting101

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/

New 2025 zoning rules are quietly changing the game for real estate investors. In this episode, David breaks down how ADUs and lot-splitting can unlock million-dollar deals—often in cities you’d never expect. He walks through exactly how to find these properties inside DealMachine, the filters to use, and the hidden data most investors miss.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:41 - 10 Ways That ADU Investors Can Kill It With DealMachine

0:56 - 1: Finding ADU-able Properties

1:49 - 2: Building Class

2:31 - 3: Building Condition

3:03 - 4: Zoning

3:23 - 5: Infill Lots

3:46 - 6: Double Lots

5:50 - 7: Likely Owner

6:41 - 8: DNC Assessment

7:52 - 9: Cold Emailing

8:50 - 10: Direct Mail Cheat Sheet

10:20 - Outro

LINKS:

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/

Every investor wants more deals, but most don’t realize that leadership—not lead generation—can be the main problem that’s holding them back. In this episode, David shares the 10 biggest leadership mistakes that quietly sabotage real estate investors as they build teams. From poor hiring to weak accountability, you’ll learn how to avoid the traps that keep your business stuck and start leading like a pro.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Mistake 1: Not Hiring With A Test Project

3:51 - Mistake 2: Outsourcing Your Hiring

6:32 - Mistake 3: Not Training Your Team With The Best Material

7:23 - Mistake 4: Letting A Bad Culture Fit Stick Around

8:55 - Mistake 5: Not Modeling Hard Conversations

11:35 - Mistake 6: Not Giving Enough Praise

12:44 - Mistake 7: Not Digging For Critical Feedback

14:56 - Mistake 8: Doing Your Employee’s Job

15:52 - Mistake 9: Not Inspecting What You Expect

17:48 - Mistake 10: Not Hiring Player Coaches

18:54 - Bonus Mistake

20:05 - Outro

LINKS:

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, David Lecko sits down with Edmond Bondoc to uncover how he built nearly $700,000 in equity on a single property by leveraging Seattle’s ADU laws. Edmond reveals the exact financing, design, and condo-ization strategy he used to add both an attached and detached ADU to one lot—turning a half-finished fixer into a wealth-building machine.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

00:00 - Intro

00:58 - Overview of Edmond’s Business

04:00 - Breaking Down His Property With 2 ADUs

08:47 - Financing for the ADUs

12:42 - The Specs of the ADUs

14:48 - Why One Detached and One Attached

16:25 - Next Steps

18:15 - Pre Real Estate

21:56 - Pulling Equity Out & Using HELOCs

23:56 - What Edmond Does For Fun

24:28 - The Springboard Event

25:15 - How to Contact Edmond

25:32 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Edmond Bondoc

https://www.instagram.com/edmondfromedmonds/

Links: Edmond Bondoc

https://linktr.ee/edmondfromedmondsre

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/

Think you need a massive portfolio to reach financial freedom? Think again. In this episode, Chad Carson breaks down why “going big” isn’t always the smartest move — and how a few great rentals can build serious wealth and give you your time back. You’ll learn his “small and mighty” approach to real estate, how just three rentals could snowball into millions, and the mindset shift that helps investors achieve real freedom without burnout.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:30 - Do You Need To Build A Massive Portfolio?

1:13 - A Case Study

5:25 - An Example Of The Numbers Of Just 3 Rentals

12:06 - The Takeaways

15:33 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Chad Carson

https://www.instagram.com/CoachChadCarson

Website: Chad Carson

https://www.coachcarson.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/

What if a $100M investor showed you exactly how he finds motivated sellers? In this exclusive DealMachine training, Thach Nguyen joins Matt Kamp to reveal the filters, data points, and exact formula he uses to build high-converting seller lists in any market. You’ll learn how to identify profitable neighborhoods, pick the right property types, and create a list that pays off again and again. This step-by-step walkthrough will show you how the pros find deals others miss — and how to do it yourself inside DealMachine.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:31 - Thach’s Mindset On How To Pick Neighborhoods

6:36 - Knowing What Types Of Properties To Look For

11:18 - How DealMachine Helps

14:07 - The Factors To Think About When Building Your List

17:39 - The Three Phases Of Building A List

24:51 - The Filters To Use In DealMachine To Find Deals

34:52 - Finalizing And Building The List

36:00 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: Thach Nguyen

https://www.instagram.com/ThachNguyen/

Website: Springboard To Wealth

https://learn.springboardtowealth.com/adu

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/