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' ...
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412: Why Land Is The Beginner’s Shortcut Into Real Estate
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19:09At a recent live event, David spoke with investors who are proving that land can be the fastest way into real estate. From developers buying infill lots to beginners choosing land over houses, you’ll hear why vacant land is often simpler, less emotional, and more profitable than most people realize. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Speaking With A Land D…
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411: The Hidden Housing Strategy Worth Millions
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22:52David sits down with Thach Nguyen to uncover a little-known strategy that’s creating outsized equity and cash flow in today’s high-rate market. Thach shares how he built his $100M portfolio, the near-collapse of a massive condo project during 2008, how he’d start over from zero, and why he values family over empire building. Use Code “SBTW50” For 5…
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410: Why Driving for Dollars Still Crushes Every Other Strategy
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15:02Paul Myers shares his proven playbook for turning driving for dollars into a deal-generating machine. From setting weekly rhythms and scorecards to mailing sequences that deliver 6X ROI, Paul breaks down exactly why this strategy continues to outperform every other marketing channel in real estate investing. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Everyone Walk…
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409: The Secrets To Building A Top-Notch Cold Calling Team
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21:23Kareem Moursy and Mohamed Allam return to share how they built and trained a cold calling team of 60+ agents that consistently produces real estate deals. They break down the hiring process, the systems for auditing and coaching, and why tonality and mirroring matter just as much as data. You’ll also hear how they adapt to challenges like iOS call …
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408: Not Getting Enough Answers Cold Calling? Do This
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20:27David sits down with Nicholas Nick, founder of Lead Mining Pros, to unpack what 15 million dials reveal about cold calling. From stopping your numbers from showing up as spam to boosting your contact rate with the right data, Nick shares the proven tactics that separate successful callers from wasted calls. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Nicholas Nick’…
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407: This Real Estate Sales Hack Works Every Time
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34:04Jay Mora joins David Lecko to reveal the sales and negotiation tactics that sellers never see coming. From breaking through classic stall excuses to using permission-based questions that drop walls instantly, Jay shares the exact frameworks he uses to turn tough conversations into signed deals. He also breaks down why most scripts fail, how to open…
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406: The Ultimate 12-Step Guide To Renovating A House
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15:35Jiries Dawaher breaks down his entire 12-step renovation process—from planning and demo to finishes and final punch out. He explains how mastering renovations not only adds massive value to your deals but also opens doors to properties most investors overlook. Whether you’re flipping, holding, or wholesaling, Jiries shows how to think like a pro an…
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405: The Proven Method To DOUBLE Your Assignment Fees
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35:32Most wholesalers settle for small checks — but they don’t have to. In this episode, John Barbera reveals the negotiation strategy and mindset shift that helped him double his assignment fees and transform his business. By focusing on seller needs instead of formulas, he unlocked six-figure deals and built the foundation that made him a millionaire …
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404: Cold Calling Secrets From 360,000 Conversations A Month
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26:48John Wahib manages a team making over 360,000 cold calling conversations every month. In this episode, he reveals what those calls taught him about data, tonality, outsourcing vs. DIY, and how to turn sheer volume into consistent deals. David and Ryan dig into the real cost of cold calling, the systems John uses to manage 60+ callers, and why Ryan …
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403: $565k On ONE Wholesale Real Estate Deal… Here’s How
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25:16Ryan just closed his biggest wholesale deal yet — a $565,000 assignment fee on a 21-property portfolio. In this episode, he breaks down how the deal came together, why zero earnest money was involved, and the lessons learned from managing such a massive package. You’ll hear exactly what made this opportunity possible and how he’s using it to fuel e…
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402: This Simple Shift GUARANTEES Real Estate Success
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14:07Micah Johnson has seen nearly a billion dollars in real estate sales, the crash of canceling 33 deals in one day, and the lessons that come from coaching top investors across the country. In this episode, he breaks down the three paths every investor falls into—CEO, Freedom, or Hobby—and shows how one simple shift in perspective can guarantee your …
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401: Don’t Call Another Seller Until You Hear This
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22:54Cold calling veteran Jon Barbera shares the exact process he’s perfected over 13 years to consistently turn seller conversations into signed contracts. From the pre-call rituals that set you up for success, to qualifying with your list, building real connection, uncovering pain points, and making outcome-focused offers, Jon breaks down every step s…
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400: Steal My Exact Filters For Off-Market Gold
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14:13David pulls back the curtain on the exact DealMachine filters he uses to uncover motivated sellers hiding in plain sight. From overlooked county data to settings most investors skip, you’ll see how to build lead lists that deliver real off-market opportunities instead of dead ends. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Setting Up Your Filters In DealMachine 8…
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399: How This Wholesaler Pulls $96k A Month At 19 Years Old
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21:24At just 19 years old, BJ Eshun is running a $96k/month wholesaling business — and in this episode, he sits down with David to break down exactly how it works. From his unique caller strategy in Egypt to the overlooked filters that bring in the best deals, BJ reveals the systems, team structure, and marketing channels that keep his operation running…
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398: The SUPER Simple Way to Close Creative Finance Deals
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15:15Mark Monroe reveals how to make creative finance deals super simple — from finding motivated sellers to structuring terms they can’t refuse. He shares proven strategies for uncovering seller motivations, using the right scripts, and choosing the best terms for each situation. Whether it’s subject-to, seller financing, or lease options, you’ll learn…
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397: Struggling Teacher In NYC—Then He Landed A $25k Deal
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20:14Ralph Rodriguez was a struggling special-ed teacher in NYC when he discovered wholesaling on YouTube. One year later, he closed a $25k deal—during his lunch break. In this episode, David and Ryan break down Ralph’s journey, his cold calling strategy, and how he built momentum with no money and zero experience. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Why Ralph R…
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396: 1 Caller All Day vs 2 During Peak Hours — What Works?
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15:13Is one full-time cold caller really the most efficient setup? Kareem Moursy and Mohamed Allam from Nedialo share the surprising data they uncovered after managing over 100 callers. In this episode, they reveal why two part-time reps during peak hours can outperform a single full-time hire—without increasing your costs. Learn how they use data to st…
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395: The FOOLPROOF System to Train Elite Cold Callers
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15:21BJ Eshun reveals how he built a high-retention, scam-proof call center using a bonus system, KPI tracking, and a data-driven management style. From dealing with VAs who lied about hours to creating an AI that scores every sales call, BJ shares the real lessons behind managing virtual teams at scale — and the systems that finally worked. KEY TALKING…
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394: 3 Marketing Secrets That Built A $10M Portfolio
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15:12What if the leads you’re ignoring are actually the keys to building serious wealth? In this episode, Dedric and Krystal Polite—stars of 50/50 Flip on Hulu and A&E—break down the exact marketing strategies that helped them build a $10M rental portfolio without starting with money, credit, or experience. From Zillow hacks and for-rent-by-owner leads …
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393: The Exact Filters We Use To Pull HOT Leads
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28:07Nicholas Nick and David walk through the exact filters they use inside DealMachine to build high-quality seller lists that actually convert. From distressed properties to absentee owners and out-of-state landlords, they break down every filter they apply—and more importantly, why they apply them. You’ll learn how to avoid wasting time on bad data, …
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392: The Hidden Truth Behind 100+ Pre-Foreclosure Deals
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32:42Daniel Kochanowicz has done hundreds of pre-foreclosure deals—and he’s learned that most investors have it all wrong. In this episode, he breaks down how he finds these leads, what actually motivates sellers, and why he shows up at their door with more than just an offer. From helping families move to closing deals in 3 days or less, Daniel shares …
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391: Why Your Real Estate Growth Has Hit A Ceiling
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43:30Dr. Benjamin Hardy joins David to reveal why so many real estate entrepreneurs hit a ceiling—even when revenue is rising. They unpack the mindset traps that stall your growth, why compressing your timeline can unlock faster results, and how to scale without becoming the bottleneck. If you’ve ever felt like you’re growing but not actually moving for…
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390: How To Invest In Self Storage With $0
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15:05Sick of chasing house deals? Alex Pardo reveals how he pivoted to self storage and built a portfolio that cash flows—without using his own money or managing tenants. In this episode, he breaks down the deals, how he finds retiring sellers on Google Maps, and how he got paid $250k just to buy one of his facilities. If you’ve been looking for a scala…
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389: How Ryan Hall Flipped 400+ Homes—Then Went Off-Market
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25:20After flipping more than 400 homes across 18 years, Ryan Hall found himself stuck when foreclosure moratoriums dried up his courthouse deal flow. In this episode, he shares how he pivoted—first into spec builds, then into off-market marketing with DealMachine. You’ll hear how he targets infill lots, filters for flip-ready homes, and uses his builde…
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388: The Playbook Behind 100+ Deals A Year
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23:29Logan Veer joins David and Ryan to break down how he’s averaging over 100 deals a year in the Kansas City market—without burning out or overcomplicating his business. He shares why he still handles every acquisition himself, how a local cold calling team gives him an edge, and why staying consistent with direct mail still pays off years later. Plus…
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387: He Thought Wholesaling Was A Scam—Now He Does 20+ Deals A Month
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29:15Dillon Cass nearly gave up on real estate after a brutal first month—no contracts, no momentum, and zero results. But just weeks later, he locked up over $250k in deals and never looked back. In this episode, he breaks down how he scaled from a frustrated engineer to consistently closing 20+ deals a month, the exact lists and marketing strategies h…
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386: 3 Simple Steps to Make More $$$ (Without Doing More Deals)
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15:12Feeling like you're working hard but still not seeing the profit? In this 15-minute highlight from our masterclass with David Richter, you'll learn the 3 simple steps to finally start keeping the money you're making — without doing more deals. David breaks down how to shift from chaos to clarity, build a system around your money, and pay yourself f…
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385: How Dead End Deals Can Lead To Massive Paydays
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43:43Most investors walk away from messy title deals. Ryan McCreay runs toward them—and cashes in. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he uses DealMachine to uncover vacant, tax-delinquent properties, then leverages his skills as a licensed private investigator to track down long-lost heirs, resolve ownership issues, and claim six-figure equity. You’l…
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384: Why Every Real Estate Investor Should Write A Book
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35:50What if your next deal didn’t come from a cold call… but from your book? Chandler Bolt joins David to break down how real estate investors are using books to attract private money, establish authority, and scale their business. Whether you’ve done 10 deals or 1,000, Chandler explains how writing a book—yes, even if you’re not a writer—can be your s…
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383: How Ryan 5X’d Profit By Shrinking His Team
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35:52After closing over 400 deals, Ryan Haywood made a move most investors fear—he downsized his team. In this episode, David interviews Ryan about why he cut staff, how it led to 5X more profit, and what it taught him about stress, leadership, and running a lean operation that actually works. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Ryan’s Investing Car…
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382: The 4 LLC Structures Every Investor Should Know
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14:57Attorney Jon Feniak walks through the four main LLC structures real estate investors need to know—what they are, when to use them, and how each one impacts your business. From asset protection to tax strategy, this episode brings clarity to a topic that trips up a lot of investors. If you’re unsure whether your current setup is working for you, sta…
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381: How To Sell Your House Flipping Business For Millions
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37:24Most house flippers shut down their business when they burn out or move on — but what if you could sell it instead? In this episode, David talks with Andrey Sokurec, CEO of Homestead Road, who’s on a mission to buy top flipping businesses and turn operators into millionaires. They dive into what makes a business sellable, how to structure your exit…
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380: Why Most Investors Make Less When They Scale (And How To Fix It)
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38:57Why do so many investors lose money when they scale? Leon Barnes from Collective Genius breaks it down with David — from leadership gaps to broken systems to chasing $10M without a real plan. Learn the exact mindset shifts and operational fixes that top-tier investors use to scale without burning out or going broke. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro…
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379: 70 Wholesale Deals A Month With NO Marketing Costs
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32:20Chris Eymann is doing 50–70 wholesale deals every month—without spending a dime on marketing. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he does it, why he shifted to focusing purely on dispositions, and how he bounced back after losing $6.3 million in 2008. You’ll also hear how he’s launching a hard money fund designed to scale with investors and…
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378: 5 Steps To Wholesaling Houses From Your Couch
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15:45In this 15-minute highlight, you'll get the exact five steps to start wholesaling houses virtually—without a license, a big budget, or even leaving your couch. Learn how to choose the right market, build a local team from anywhere, connect with motivated sellers, grow your buyers list fast, and close your first deal in 2025. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:0…
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377: 160 Wholesale Deals A Year—With Just 7 People
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42:33Daniel Hoey scaled his wholesale company to 160 deals a year with just seven people on payroll—without being a real estate expert himself. In this episode, he reveals how a relentless focus on culture, data, and purpose-driven leadership became his unfair advantage. You’ll hear his plan to double production to 240 deals, his secret to keeping marke…
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376: 30+ Flips A Year And 54 Rentals—Without A Big Team
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36:44Cassidy Melhorn flips 30+ houses a year, owns a $1.8 million rental portfolio, and does it all without a big team or bloated overhead. In this episode, he shares how he scaled his business while staying lean, why he left engineering, and how real estate gave him the freedom to live on a lake, travel with his family, and play pickleball four days a …
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375: $300k A Month From Wholesaling? Here's How They Do It
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37:08Brothers Nate and Nick Squires are bringing in $300,000+ a month through wholesaling—and in this episode, they break down exactly how. From building a lean, efficient operation to staying laser-focused on high-margin deals, you’ll hear the systems that power their seven-figure real estate business. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - An Overvie…
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374: Why You’re Not Closing Deals (And What to Fix)
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14:54Jon Barbera breaks down the mindset and systems behind his “production over performance” strategy—how he makes $200k/month by cutting the fluff, targeting niche lists, and only making offers he knows will close. If you’re tired of walking properties and getting nowhere, this 15-minute training will flip your approach to lead gen and deal flow. KEY …
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373: How Robert Closes 22 Land Deals A Month
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30:50Robert Vaughan has been flipping land since 2004—long before it was cool. In this episode, he shares how he and his partner went from newspaper ads to running one of the largest land flipping operations around. You'll hear how they average 22 land deals a month, why they’ve stopped sending mail, and the systems they use to work 100K+ leads every mo…
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372: High Interest Rates? Here's How Thomas Pivoted And CRUSHED It
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35:17When interest rates started climbing, Thomas Lehmann didn’t just survive—he adapted. In this episode, he shares how he went from struggling house flipper to dominating Florida’s mobile home market. You’ll hear how a disastrous flip with squatters led to a total reinvention of his business, what it takes to thrive in the affordable housing space, an…
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371: Managing 400 Cold Callers From Egypt (Here’s How He Does It)
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21:11Marawan Mahmoud runs a massive cold calling operation in Egypt — with 400 reps dialing every day for real estate investors. In this episode, David and Ryan dig into how he hires top talent, manages quality across hundreds of reps, and uses DealMachine data to cut $9,000 in monthly costs. If you’re thinking about outsourcing cold calls or building a…
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370: The Cheat Code For Talking To Any Seller (And Winning More Deals)
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15:34Struggling to connect with sellers? Jake Leicht breaks down the four investor personality types—sharks, whales, dolphins, and sea urchins—and how to speak each seller’s language to build trust, gain control, and close more deals. Whether you're pitching or partnering, this masterclass highlight gives you the tools to win more with words. KEY TALKIN…
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369: How Joe Wilson Scored $10K On His First Deal
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27:16Joe Wilson made $10K on his first real estate deal—but it was anything but easy. In this episode, Ryan and David sit down with Joe to break down every painful hurdle he had to overcome: difficult sellers, shifting numbers, and the mental battle of not giving up. You’ll hear exactly how Ryan’s coaching helped Joe push through the chaos, lock up the …
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368: Should You Invest In Real Estate Or Small Businesses?
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46:16Is real estate still the best path to financial freedom—or is small business ownership a better investment? In this episode, Brian Luebben breaks down why he moved away from traditional rentals to focus on acquiring cash-flowing small businesses. You’ll hear how he structures deals, what he looks for in operators, and why this strategy is helping o…
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367: From $20K Loss to 100+ Deals—Here’s How
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36:55Megan Ahern lost $20,000 on her first real estate flip—and still went all-in. She and her husband moved into a travel trailer behind their properties, used VA loans to acquire rentals with zero down, and built deep relationships with local banks to scale. In this episode, she breaks down how she bounced back from early mistakes, where she finds pri…
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366: 5 Steps To Getting Private Money (Without Asking For It)
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15:41Jay Conner breaks down his 5-step process for attracting private money without chasing, begging, or even asking for it. You’ll learn how to build trust, present the opportunity the right way, and get verbal pledges from people already in your network—so money is never the reason you miss out on a deal. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The Critical Part T…
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365: How One Flip Turned Into $150M In Real Estate Deals
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50:15J Scott joins David Lecko to break down how one flip in 2008 turned into $150 million in real estate deals. He shares the story of his first bad deal, how a single forum post led to a long-term partnership, and why he still does single family flips today—despite leading a $73 million multifamily development. They also dive into market cycles, raisi…
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364: Denied On The Mortgage—Now He Owns 130+ Properties
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46:36Henry Washington couldn’t even be on the mortgage for his first home—his credit was so bad he had to be removed from the loan. But instead of giving up, he fixed his credit, got resourceful with funding (including borrowing from his wife’s 401k), and now owns 130+ rental properties and flips houses for $35k–$60k profit. In this episode, Henry and h…
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363: $100M Investor Thach Nguyen Says THIS Is the Next Big Strategy
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1:03:28$100M investor Thach Nguyen says we’re at the start of the next big run — and most people are missing it. In this episode, he shares the overlooked real estate strategy he’s all in on, how he builds without syndication, and why this moment feels like Bitcoin in 2010. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:36 – What Thach Nguyen’s Business Looks Like To…
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