Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

What did you think of todays show?? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1867269/open_sms] Are you noticing all the bad deals in the market right now? Or is it just us? In this episode, we break down where we’ve made the most money this year, how we're balancing short-term wins and long-term strategy, and the monthly overhead of running a wholesaling business. Learn how to avoid wasting time on the wrong sellers and keep your margins strong, even as you scale your business! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Our current lead management process (04:46) How we give sellers a range offer (06:20) Monthly cost of running a wholesaling business (11:16) Why you should spend more on marketing (13:33) How to manage a growing list of leads (16:54) Real estate trends we’re not falling for (20:41) Strategies to reach your long-term real estate goals (23:22) The best advice for new investors (26:35) Impact of the Fed’s loosening SLR restrictions (33:38) Why we’re concerned about consumer debt (40:42) Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/ [https://collectingkeys.com/scale/] Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)! https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere [https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere] Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/ [https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/] https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/ [https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/] https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals [https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals] This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com [https://podcastboutique.com/]

What did you think of todays show?? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1867269/open_sms] It’s a buyer’s market, but sellers aren't the only ones making concessions. In this episode, you'll hear how we’re managing seller concessions and protecting our margins even when we have to negotiate. We're seeing good flips struggling to make a profit, cash becoming more important than ever, and even lenders trying to offload bad debt. Tune in to hear how our investment strategy has changed, including what deals we’re avoiding and our plans for the winter slowdown! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Warrantable vs. non-warrantable condos (02:46) Why we struggled to sell our condos (04:30) How we manage seller concessions (11:37) Why we’re not taking on big projects (16:52) How we’re preparing for a slow winter market (19:52) Will the Fed raise interest rates? (21:36) Where we’re investing during this inflationary period (25:11) Geopolitical tensions and real estate (31:31) Lenders are offering distressed debt deals (34:40) Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/ [https://collectingkeys.com/scale/] Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)! https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere [https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere] Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/ [https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/] https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/ [https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/] https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals [https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals] This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com [https://podcastboutique.com/]

What did you think of todays show?? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1867269/open_sms] Should you hire a project manager or just power through? Today, we’re talking about why we haven't hired one (yet), how Dylan is managing 13 deals at once, and the move that doubled his revenue. In this episode, you’ll learn ways to keep your rehab costs low, make more per deal, and close deals faster. We also share if we’re on track to meet our yearly revenue goals and give updates on our new American cold callers. Join us as we explore the chaos of closing off-market deals and what’s keeping us in the game! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) The perks of real estate and partnerships (02:47) What helps you close deals faster (08:58) Difficult sellers we’re currently dealing with (10:08) Our current deal pipeline (12:49) How we handle novation negotiations (15:17) Managing a heavy deal pipeline (18:54) Why we haven’t hired a project manager (20:24) How we keep rehab budgets low (21:53) Tips to maximize revenue from your rehabs (25:03) Why Dylan is holding more deals (27:44) Hiring in-person U.S cold callers (34:52) Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/ [https://collectingkeys.com/scale/] Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)! https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere [https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere] Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/ [https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/] https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/ [https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/] https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals [https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals] This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com [https://podcastboutique.com/]

What did you think of todays show?? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1867269/open_sms] Are you building a business that can survive any market cycle? In this episode, Cole Ruud-Johnson is back on the show to discuss what makes a real estate business work long-term and why most investors fail — and it’s not because of the market. He explains what separates real operators from the ones chasing quick wins, why scaling too early is risky, and why most people aren't cut out to run a real estate business. We’re calling out the hype, shortcuts, and bad advice that keeps investors from becoming strong operators. Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Building a true business versus a marketing machine (05:19) Why some operators are succeeding and others aren’t (12:28) Must-have business fundamentals in the current market cycle (15:17) Who are the true real estate influencers? (24:22) Why it’s hard to learn how to be a true operator (26:48) The ideal business size for most investors (32:59) Connect with Cole Ruud-Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnson/ [https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnson/] https://www.easybuttonrealestate.com/ [https://www.easybuttonrealestate.com/] Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/ [https://collectingkeys.com/scale/] Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)! https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere [https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere] Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/ [https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/] https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/ [https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/] https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals [https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals] This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com [https://podcastboutique.com/]

What did you think of todays show?? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1867269/open_sms] Maybe you don’t need more leads, but better buyers. Do you know who the best ones are in your area? In this episode, learn how to make a VIP buyer’s list and calculate deals that lock in profit from day one. We also cover new market and investment trends, like why buying small businesses probably won’t build wealth, what more housing means when most people still can’t afford to buy, and how underwriting deals like it’s 2021 is hurting your business. Tune in to hear how to protect your deals and avoid mistakes taking some investors down! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Why we’re against the business buying trend (02:17) The downside of SBA loans and private equity (04:52) Why wholesaling is a safe investment (11:47) Two mistakes people make in wholesaling (12:57) How we saved a deal when the buyer fell through (14:34) How to build a VIP buyer’s list (19:09) How we calculate offers and profit (23:41) Where new investors go wrong in real estate (27:39) New housing inventory and affordability trends (31:33) Learn more about the Collecting Keys SCALE Community! https://collectingkeys.com/scale/ [https://collectingkeys.com/scale/] Check out the FREE Collecting Keys “Invest Anywhere” Guide to learn how to find deals in ANY MARKET Completely virtually (this is how we scaled to over a dozen markets)! https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere [https://instantinvestor.collectingkeys.com/invest-anywhere] Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/ [https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/] https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/ [https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/] https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals [https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_deals] This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com [https://podcastboutique.com/]