Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -In the 'Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast,' seasoned Real Estate experts Mike DeHaan and Dan Austin discuss how to use Real Estate to create Massive Income not just Passive Income.
Real estate doesn't have to be a get-rich slow game, and by bringing over 300 successful deals worth of experience in three years, their episodes unpack the art of real estate investing, wholesaling, house flipping, and transforming properties into profitable rentals.
Listen as they share uncensored insights and strategies, from compelling guest interviews revealing personal journeys and finding off-market deals to in-depth deal analyses and the latest market trends.
Whether you're taking your first investment step or scaling up your portfolio, embark on your investment journey with the Collecting Keys podcast - where every episode unlocks a door that brings you one step closer to financial freedom so you can finally live the life of your dreams.
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EP 169 - Protecting Your Wealth and Assets with Land Trusts with Joe Seagle
December 18, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBProtecting Your Wealth and Assets with Land Trusts with Joe Seagle Episode 169 “People should be sued for doing bad, not for doing well.” This motto from today's guest, land trust expert and attorney Joe Seagle, sets the tone for this episode’s deep dive into asset and wealth protection. It’s an unfortunate reality that successful individuals often become targets for lawsuits, but land trusts can be a strategic tool in safeguarding assets. In this episode, Joe explains how land trusts can...
FF 74 - Goal Setting Tactics You Can Actually Implement
December 15, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBFF 74 - Goal Setting Tactics You Can Actually Implement What did you accomplish in 2023? What did you not accomplish, and why? How can you ensure you will reach all your goals in the new year? During this week’s Friday Focus episode, host Dan Austin explores all these questions and more as he discusses goal setting tactics. He shares his process for creating a detailed and actionable plan to accomplish his goals, and the tools he uses to track progress and hold himself accountable. Dan’s ...
EP 168 - Tax Increases and Rental Cashflow, Applying vs Consuming Knowledge, Leveling Up
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBTax Increases and Rental Cashflow, Applying vs Consuming Knowledge, Leveling Up Episode 168 Did you know that networking is what separates an average real estate investor from a highly successful one? In this episode, hosts Mike and Dan explore how networking and sharing knowledge with a like-minded community can lead to better deals, insights, and opportunities. They cover everything you need to know about finding a valuable community, and how to put what you learn into action so you ca...
EP 167 - Driving For Dollars the Modern Way with David Lecko CEO of DealMachine
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBDriving For Dollars the Modern Way with David Lecko CEO of DealMachine Episode 167 Every good business solves a problem, and that’s exactly what David Lecko did as a young real estate investor. After losing out on a property deal, he streamlined the driving-for-dollar strategy by creating DealMachine, an app designed to track and market to properties. Initially a personal project, DealMachine has grown into a thriving multi-million dollar company. In this episode, David delves into the ch...
FF 73 - How is the 2008 Real Estate Crisis like 2023?
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBFF73 - How is the 2008 Real Estate Crisis like 2023? The real estate market often follows a predictable cycle of boom and bust periods. There’s a lot of talk in the real estate industry likening the 2008 crisis to what’s happening in the economy today, but there are some key differences worth exploring. Inspired by his recent viewing of the film, The Big Short, host Mike DeHaan is taking over this week’s Friday Focus episode to delve into the 2008 housing bubble and the current state of th...
EP 166 - Real Estate investing in Japan, Dealing with Business Disorder While Travelling, Marketing Issues
December 06, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBReal Estate investing in Japan, Dealing with Business Disorder While Travelling, Marketing Issues Episode 166 The Mike and Dan show is back to take you on a real estate investing journey around the globe, inspired by Mike’s recent trip to Japan. They cover the latest trends in real estate marketing in the U.S. to investment opportunities in Japan, and lots more! As they explore strategies to achieve long-term success as a real estate investor, Mike and Dan discuss the challenges of priori...
EP 165 - Building a Virtual Cash Flowing Portfolio with Grace Gudenkauf
December 04, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBBuilding a Virtual Cash Flowing Portfolio with Grace Gudenkauf Episode 165 Determined to make smart financial decisions and be her own boss, Grace Gudenkauf boldly entered the world of real estate investing in 2020. Fast forward three years and she now manages a substantial virtual portfolio, leads the Women Invest in Real Estate (WIIRE) community, and has achieved financial freedom. In this episode of Collecting Keys Podcast, Grace shares her investment and entrepreneurial journey, divin...
FF 72 - Tips and Tricks for Lead Follow-Up During the Holidays
December 01, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBFF 72 - Tips and Tricks for Lead Follow-Up During the Holidays The world naturally slows down in winter, businesses included, and real estate is no different. Leads may dry up and response rates drop, but this time is also an opportunity to position yourself for greater success in the new year. So before you shut down your marketing for the year, listen to this week’s Friday Focus with host Dan Austin! In this episode, Dan discusses the importance of consistent marketing and lead follow-up...
EP 164 - Pace Morby Getting Exposed, Why is Everyone Writing Books?, Keys Con Review
November 29, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBPace Morby Getting Exposed, Why is Everyone Writing Books?, Keys Con Review Episode 164 Networking is key if you want to break into the real estate industry and be successful as a real estate investor. But who can you trust to help you grow? Can you trust the famous investors on social media, or the influencers that gatekeep their knowledge in their self-published book? In this episode, hosts Mike DeHaan and Dan Austin tackle these questions head-on as they delve into the questionable pra...
EP 163 - How to NOT get wrecked by Insurance Companies with David Melzer
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBHow to NOT get wrecked by Insurance Companies with David Melzer Episode 163 Have you ever felt shortchanged by an insurance claim on your property? You are not alone! Joining Mike and Dan today on Collecting Keys Podcast is David Melzer, a public insurance adjuster with expertise in advocating for property owners as they battle insurance companies for a better payout. He explains the role of public adjusters and the complexities of insurance claims, including why many insurance companies ...
FF 71 - Crazy AirBNB Squatters & Eviction Need to Know Rules
November 24, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBFF 71 - CRAZY AIRBNB SQUATTERS & EVICTION NEED TO KNOW RULES In the game of renting, not all players follow the rules. Landlords can face a myriad of challenges, but among the worst are tenants who stop paying rent or short-term guests that overstay their welcome. Collecting Keys Podcast listeners have seen the headlines about these distressing rental scenarios, so host Dan Austin is taking over this week’s Friday Focus episode to dive into everything you need to know about evictions. Afte...
EP 162 - LIVE from KEYS CON
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLIVE from KEYS CON Episode 162 This episode kicks off with Mike and Dan giving us a behind-the-scenes look into the Instant Investor Program’s inaugural Keys Con event. The two-day event blends the mentoring of a mastermind with the intensity of a bootcamp, teaching skills and providing a chance to network with like-minded individuals in real estate. You’ll learn what Instant Investor Program members are learning during the event, but also how Mike and Dan are able to keep business rollin...
EP 161 - Going from Investor to Business Owner with Shelby Johnson
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBGoing from Investor to Business Owner with Shelby Johnson Episode 161 Many investors are drawn to the allure of cash flow. However, as they grow and experience the challenges of property management, some realize that cash flow is not their goal but a part of a larger wealth building strategy. This was especially true for Shelby Johnson, a real estate investor, broker, and podcast host. In this episode, Shelby shares her original investment strategy that allowed her to amass a portfolio of...
FF 70 - Deal Case Study - Buying A Crack House
November 17, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBFF 70 - Deal Case Study - Buying A Crack House From title issues to last-minute changes in seller circumstances, wholesalers are constantly confronted with obstacles that can derail a deal. In order to be successful, they must become master problem-solvers and persevere even when everything seems to be going wrong. It's this ability to adapt and find solutions that can turn challenges into profitable opportunities. In this week’s Friday Focus episode, we’re featuring a case study that high...
EP 160 - The Truth About Cash Flow, Buying Turnkey Properties at Discounts
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Truth About Cash Flow, Buying Turnkey Properties at Discounts Episode 160 Think back to how the real estate market was ten years ago, even three years or just one year ago. Now look at today. The contrast is staggering, isn’t it? It's truly a reminder that in real estate, adaptability isn't just an asset but a necessity for successfully navigating changing market dynamics. In this episode of the Mike and Dan show, our hosts dive into new patterns they’ve witnessed in the market and th...
EP 159 - Building ADUs for HUGE Value Add with Alvin Uy
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBBuilding ADUs for HUGE Value Add with Alvin Uy Episode 159 From Shark Tank contestant to designer and now successful real estate pro, Alvin Uy is a true entrepreneur with an unparalleled drive. His commitment to learning the ropes of the real estate game has made him a jack of all trades — he started a mortgage company, rehabbed properties, earned his real estate license, and more. In this episode of Collecting Keys Podcast, Alvin shares his 20 years of experience building an impressive p...
FF 69 - Dan's Veterans Day Special
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MBFF 69 - Dan's Veterans Day Special “Veteran's day is different for everybody. For some, it's a quiet day of reflection.” In a special Friday Focus episode, host Dan Austin gives an intimate look into his personal experience as a veteran, and shares what Veterans Day means to him. He covers the struggles veterans face after coming home and losing some of the significant bonds formed during their service, as well as the lifelong impact of military service. Overall, this is a quick episode f...
EP 158 - Real Estate Transactions Might Be Changing Forever, The Billion Dollar Scammer
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBReal Estate Transactions Might Be Changing Forever, The Billion Dollar Scammer Episode 158 The economy has been getting more and more weird, and the effect is no more evident than in the real estate space: There has been an increase of scams, rising defaults in commercial loans for office buildings, and now a major lawsuit targeting realtors. In this episode, hosts Mike and Dan do a deep dive into antitrust laws and the recent lawsuit against big organizations like the National Associatio...
EP 157 - Balancing Parenthood and Family While Building a 100-Unit Portfolio with Erin Helle1
November 06, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBBalancing Parenthood and Family While Building a 100-Unit Portfolio with Erin Helle Episode 157 Struggling to blend your professional aspirations with the reality of parenthood? Joining us on the show today is Erin Helle, a real estate investor and entrepreneur who’s successfully navigated through the challenges of being a working parent. In this episode, Erin shares her journey from the military to real estate investing, lessons learned from her early days of being a new real estate inve...
EP 157 - Balancing Parenthood and Family While Building a 100-Unit Portfolio with Erin Helle
November 06, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBBalancing Parenthood and Family While Building a 100-Unit Portfolio with Erin Helle Episode 157 Struggling to blend your professional aspirations with the reality of parenthood? Joining us on the show today is Erin Helle, a real estate investor and entrepreneur who’s successfully navigated through the challenges of being a working parent. In this episode, Erin shares her journey from the military to real estate investing, lessons learned from her early days of being a new real estate inve...
FF 68 - Is Branding Your Company Worth Your Time and Money?
November 03, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBEntrepreneurs often get so caught up in getting the perfect logo or website made that they end up neglecting the fundamental aspects of starting a business. Host Mike DeHaan calls this “productive procrastination,” and he has more to say on the topic in this week’s Friday Focus. In this episode, Mike dives into the early stage pitfalls of branding, and gives a quick summary of how new and established businesses should approach the branding process. You’ll learn at what point in your busines...
EP 156 - Creative Financing Will Cause the Next Real Estate Crash
November 01, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBCreative Financing Will Cause the Next Real Estate Crash Episode 156 From the office space crunch to the affordable housing crisis, there’s a lot shaping the real estate market and Collecting Keys hosts, Mike and Dan, have felt the impact in all of their businesses. In fact, they’ve had the slowest October on record and their lending business is experiencing its first ever foreclosure. In this episode, you’ll hear about how they’re dealing with this situation as they share basic guideline...
EP 155 - How to Raise Private Money The Right Way With Justin Morgan
October 30, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBHow to Raise Private Money The Right Way With Justin Morgan Episode 155 Back when wholesaling was simply called “paper flipping,” today’s guest was making easy money. But then came the 2008 financial crisis, and everything about the market changed. Joining us on the show today is Justin Morgan, a real estate veteran who was hit hard just like everyone else, but found opportunity in the crisis and stayed in the game. In this episode, he breaks down how he survived the financial crisis and ...
FF 67 - Should You Wholesale, Flip or Hold Your Next Deal?
October 27, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBFF - 67 Should you wholesale, flip or hold your next deal? Dan is taking over this Friday Focus episode to answer this listener question: How do you determine whether you’re going to flip, keep or wholesale a property? In this episode, you’ll hear multiple examples of how Dan and Mike approach their decision-making process, including keeping their pipeline and lead flow the first priority. Dan shares how he and Mike assess a property and strive to increase their ROI, as well as the exit st...
EP 154 - Lessons from a Millionaire Conference
October 25, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBLessons from a Millionaire Conference Episode 154 Collecting Keys hosts Mike and Dan have always driven about the importance of networking as a real estate investor. Well, this past week they put their words into action and attended a week-long Gobundance millionaire conference. In this episode, you’ll hear about their experience and what they learned about being successful beyond just business. They talk about the positive impact of being around like-minded people, the stress of reaching...
EP 153 - Reverse Engineering Your Financial Freedom with Ali Garced
October 23, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBReverse Engineering Your Financial Freedom with Ali Garced Episode 153 After a decade-long career as a Special Agent in the Air Force, Ali Garced decided she wanted out of her government job and her exit strategy was real estate. But she didn’t jump right into investing, instead earning her real estate license and growing her knowledge before building a portfolio. Now a realtor, real estate investor and podcaster, she’s joining hosts Mike and Dan in this episode to share her journey to ac...
FF 66 - Deal Case Study - Property Damage While Under Contract
October 20, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBFF 66 - Deal Case Study - Property Damage While Under Contract The first deal as a new real estate investor is an exciting moment, even if it doesn’t go as planned. It means your hard work has paid off and you’re starting to gain real experience that will guide you in your journey to financial freedom. In this Friday Focus episode, host Mike DeHaan is speaking to Instant Investor program member Nick Rozenbeck about the ups and downs of his first deal. From an easy acquisition with a motiva...
EP 152 - How To Network With More Seasoned Investors
October 18, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBHow To Network With More Seasoned Investors Episode 152 Networking is a key skill for growing your real estate investing business, but do you know how to network and then nurture those relationships? In this episode of the Mike and Dan show, your hosts discuss how to bring value to seasoned investors, even as a new or inexperienced investor, and learn from the entrepreneurs around you at every stage of your real estate career. They also delve into real estate sales tactics, myths about wh...
EP 151 - Using Service Providers To Find Distressed Properties with McKinney Holland
October 16, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBUsing Service Providers To Find Distressed Properties with McKinney Holland Episode 151 Remember the story we shared back in episode 86 about an Instant Investor Program member who built an awesome lead gen system by creating a junk removal proxy business? Well, his name is McKinney Holland and he’s on the show today to talk about his real estate journey. McKinney is one of the first Instant Investor members, and he’s the poster boy for what you can achieve when you have an entrepreneuria...
FF 65 - Don't Let Your Seller's Problems Become Your Problem
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MBFF 65 - Don't let your seller's problems become your problem Have you ever gone into an investment deal that sounded great, only to encounter seller problems that lessened its appeal? What did you do? Did you cut your losses or hold on and try to make it work? It’s easy to be deterred by seller problems like tenants that need evicting and litigation costs, but there might be another approach that makes the deal worth it for you. On the other hand, sometimes the problems just aren’t worth t...
EP 150 - Is the Real Estate Market Reaching a Tipping Point?
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIs the Real Estate Market reaching a tipping point? Episode 150 If you haven’t already listened to episode 135 with experienced real estate investor Aaron Amuchastegui, go ahead and give it a listen now because host Mike DeHaan just got back from a week-long meetup hosted by Aaron and he’s sharing his takeaways from the event! Aaron is a pro at spotting trends in real estate and the economy, and he’s noticed something he calls “micro collapses” in some markets. In this episode, you’ll hea...
EP 149 - Maximizing Your Deal Flow On a Budget with Jonathan Greene
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBMaximizing Your Deal Flow On a Budget with Jonathan Greene Episode 149 Are you ready to start or grow your real estate investing business, but working with a low budget? Veteran real estate investor, Jonathan Greene, is on the show today to share his simple but powerful acquisition tactics that have proved successful over decades. Jonathan’s micromarketing methods are perfect for people who can’t spend on pricey direct mail or cold calling services. His three example letters (called The Co...
FF 64 - How To Protect Yourself From Investing With Scammers
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBFF 64 - How To Protect Yourself From Investing With Scammers Investing in real estate is a great wealth-building strategy, and becoming a private investor is an easy way to dip your toes into the world of real estate. But if you don’t have friends or family in the business, who can you trust with your investment? In our last episode, we talked about the rise of scams in real estate and the recent arrest of a podcast host who duped his followers into an $11 million Ponzi scheme. Sadly, this...
EP 148 - Wholesaling Ethics, Training Sales Managers, The Rise of SCAMS in Real Estate
October 04, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWholesaling Ethics, Training Sales Managers, The Rise of SCAMS in Real Estate Episode 148 Real estate wholesalers get a bad rep for being slick, untrusty people who only care about making money, but that’s because some of us are working with the wrong mindset. The truth is, helping sellers will yield better results for both them and your business. That’s why this episode of the Mike and Dan show is all about the topic of integrity, from the business ethics that will affect your growth in ...
EP 147 - How To Buy Mobile Home Parks Off Market with Amanda Cruise
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBHow To Buy Mobile Home Parks Off Market with Amanda Cruise Episode 147 Today’s guest, Amanda Cruise, worked a W2 job while she and her husband taught themselves the ins and outs of real estate investing — specifically mobile home parks. They scaled their business, Voyage Investing, in just a few years and now they’re full-time investors with a growing portfolio. How were they able to scale so quickly? Here’s how Mike DeHaan sums up their strategy: “So your whole formula for how you've got...
FF 63 - Deal Case Study - Off Market Lake Cabin
September 29, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBFF 63 - Deal Case Study - Off Market Lake Cabin On today’s Friday Focus episode, we are joined by a member of the Instant Investor Mastermind community, Drake Johnson, also known as The Drake Johnson on Instagram. He has achieved significant success in real estate over the past year and is known for his deal-making skills, and he wants to share his knowledge with all of you! In this episode, Drake Johnson shares a deal case study of a single-family residence he acquired through direct mail...
EP 146 - Do You Actually Need to Renovate Units In Your Rental Properties?
September 27, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBDo you Actually Need to Renovate Units in your Rental Properties? Episode 146 Renovating a property has the potential to increase ROI, but it can’t solve problems like a bad neighborhood. While you should always aim to create value as a real estate investor, there are many factors you should consider before spending on a renovation. In this episode, Mike and Dan give updates on a nightmare rental property, and share why they’re choosing not to do major renovations on its units. They discu...
EP 145 - Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Canada with Nick Hill
September 25, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBReal Estate Investment Opportunities in Canada with Nick Hill Episode 145 Nick Hill of The Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast and his partners have made a huge name for themselves in Canadian real estate. He’s a mortgage agent, real estate investor, and works in brokerage and lending services through their company, LandBank. Nick’s success in all these areas come down to the fundamentals of real estate, which he and Mike discuss today. In this episode, Nick talks about his real estate ...
FF 62 - Everything you need to know about Private Money Loans
September 22, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBFF 62 - Everything you need to know about Private Money Loans In this Friday Focus episode, our host Dan Austin discusses the concept of private money lending and its benefits for real estate investors. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging other people's money to expand one's capacity and keep the business running smoothly. Dan has extensive experience in private money lending and has successfully used it to grow his real estate business, and he wants to share his knowledge with all...
EP 144 - How to be Safe When Walking Properties, Strategizing Mike's Property Sale, Double Closing with 2 Title Companies
September 20, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBHow to be Safe When Walking Properties, Strategizing Mike's Property Sale, Double Closing with 2 Title Companies Episode 144 Have you ever owned a property and struggled with the decision to rent or sell? In this episode of the Mike and Dan show, Collecting Keys hosts discuss whether Mike should keep a rental property he’s been wanting to sell, and if he does sell, when he should list it. You’ll hear a strategy session on the pros and cons of each option, their horror stories of walking t...
EP 143 - Using Real Estate To Leave A Legacy with Calvin Chin
September 18, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBUsing Real Estate To Leave A Legacy with Calvin Chin Episode 143 Like many of us, today’s guest discovered real estate after deciding he wanted to leave his W2 job. The journey to leave his high-salary job and turn his real estate side hustle into a full-time job was filled with challenges that new investors like you can learn from. Calvin Chin is a successful real estate investor doing everything from multi-family to short-term rental properties, and wellness centers. Real estate investi...
FF 61 - Deal Case Study - The Pig House
September 14, 2023 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MBFF 61 - Deal Case Study - The Pig House On today’s Friday Focus episode, we are speaking with Dylan Koch, real estate investor and member of the Instant Investor Mastermind program. He has a background in single-family home investments and has successfully completed deals using direct mail leads. Dylan is known for his ability to find motivated sellers and negotiate profitable deals, and he wants to share how he does it with all of you! In this case study episode, Dylan shares the story ...
EP 142 - What the TOP Real Estate Investors are currently doing, Not everyone should "Buy a Business," Here Comes The Accelerator Program
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhat the TOP Real Estate Investors are currently doing, Not everyone should "Buy a Business," Prepare for our REI Accelerator Episode 142 “It's not easy, but it's simple to make very legitimate money when you have a pipeline of deals, which isn't that complicated to build.” The truth is, it ISN’T complicated to start a real estate investing business. You don’t even need a lot of money to get started, just a thought-out process and consistency. In this episode, Mike and Dan go over their ...
EP 141 - Optimizing Your Efficiency For Maximum Success with Taylor Doolittle
September 11, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOptimizing Your Efficiency For Maximum Success with Taylor Doolittle Episode 141 If you truly want to build a successful business as a real estate investor, setting priorities and managing your time is paramount. And if you also want to maintain a work-life balance, you must be intentional about setting goals and making decisions in your business that align with your goals. Today’s guest, Taylor Doolittle, a realtor and real estate investor based out of Minneapolis, has mastered this bala...
FF 60 - How Mike Operates His Business While Traveling
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBFF 60 - How Mike Operates His Business While Traveling One of the many benefits of being a real estate investor is not just financial freedom, but the freedom to travel and live your life without the restrictions of a W2 job. But there are a few things to consider before you book a vacation overseas and let your business stand on its own. Business owners don’t truly get time off — they can’t just put in for two weeks' vacation and leave their work in the office. It’s not always easy, but M...
EP 140 - How We Run Our Business While Overseas, What it really takes to SCALE, How to BRRRR Seller Finance Deals
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBTitle Company Drama, In Person Masterminds, and Making $10k in 1 month FAST Episode 140 Mike is BACK after his 2 week trip to Europe. How the business do in his absence and how can you ensure your business operates in a way that allows you to travel? Listen to this epsiode to find out. During this episode, hosts Mike and Dan share how systems and processes theyve put together allow them to step away from time to time and, although not perfect, keep the business operating without too much ...
EP 139 - Building The Rental Property Snowball with Jordan Moorhead
September 04, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBBuilding The Rental Property Snowball with Jordan Moorhead Episode 139 Thinking of a career in real estate but don’t have the capital? House hacking may be the jumpstart you need to start making deals and building wealth. According to today’s guest, Jordan Moorhead, house hacking is the training wheels of real estate, offering a great opportunity to learn the basics of real estate — and it’s hard to mess up. He’s now a successful realtor and real estate investor, but started house hacking...
FF 59 - Dan's Top Tips For Your Next Mail Campaign
September 01, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MBFF 59 - Dan's Top Tips For Your Next Mail Campaign On this week’s Friday Focus episode, instead of going over a deal case study, we decided to discuss a question that came up in our Instant Investor group coaching program: how often do you mail the leads on your motivated leads list? The short answer, we don’t stop mailing our leads! If you’ve been listening to Collecting Keys for a while now, you know we find most of our motivated leads through direct mail. It just works, but only if don...
EP 138 - Title Company Drama, In Person Masterminds, and Making $10k in 1 month FAST
August 30, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBTitle Company Drama, In Person Masterminds, and Making $10k in 1 month FAST Episode 138 In true real estate fashion, the past week for Collecting Keys business has been filled with a few obstacles: there’s been issues with title companies, a double closing, and uneasy sellers. During this episode, hosts Mike and Dan share how they’re dealing with these issues, including one deal on a distressed piece of land that’s gotten a bit complicated. They also discuss overcoming limiting beliefs an...
EP 137 - Becoming a Self Proclaimed Trailer Boy with Aaron Bihl
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBBecoming a Self Proclaimed Trailer Boy with Aaron Bihl Episode 137 You want to start a career as a real estate investor, but what should you do — flipping, wholesaling, or something else entirely? In this episode with guest Aaron Bihl, you’ll find out how you can find your niche in real estate and become a leader in your market. Aaron has experience as a realtor, flipper and wholesaler, but he and his partner found their niche in mobile homes and are racking up the deals. In fact, they’re...