Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

FF44 - Passive Income is a Myth, Get Rich Instead

There is no get rich quick scheme. Anything that is going to make you real money takes laser focused attention and hardwork. So if you came here for an easy fix to your finances, you’re in the wrong place. We keep things realistic around here, but highly achievable.

On today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Mike DeHaan joins us to give us his advice on why you shouldn’t be chasing a passive income and instead learn how to make a massive income by making the right moves that he will be sharing in this episode.

Mike shares his perspective on investing in yourself versus having a savings fund, and if you do have a savings, what you can do with that to create wealth that will help you live your best life.

If you have been looking for ways to replace your W2 income with massive, not passive, wealth, then this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The main issue when chasing a passive income
• There is no get rich quick scheme
• Why investing in yourself has a higher return than having a savings
• Advice on how to create massive income from your savings
• Tips on how to secure yourself financially to create freedom
• How to replace your W2 income within 12 months
  
  
  

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

• What’s going on with business-owned real estate
• Working remotely and building a virtual work culture
• Why we’re not that interested in commercial real estate
• The limitations of passive income
• How to escape your W2
• Leasing a car versus buying a property
• Business updates and closing issues

Buying Houses with 0% Interest Debt (Seriously!) with Brandon Elliott

Episode 105

“If money was ever the issue, understand that credit can be the solution.”

Believe it or not, real estate investing is possible using JUST credit. In this episode, today’s guest, Brandon Elliot, speaks to host Mike Dehaan about his journey from house arrest to $8.5 million in real estate by mastering the game of credit.

Brandon breaks down how he taught himself the ins and outs of real estate investing, got 30+ lines of credit with 0% interest, and liquidated them into cash to close on deals. Plus, he talks about his passion to teach others his methods at his company, Credit Counsel Elite.

Tune in to learn how to leverage credit cards to start investing in real estate, scale your business, travel hack, and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Brandon’s background and the start of his real estate career
• How he utilized credit lines and promotional offers
• Why Brandon uses credit cards to pay contractors
• His company’s 4-step process for mass applying
• What other ways he funds his deals
• How Brandon manages multiple lines of credit
• The perks of opening multiple lines of credit
• Brandon’s current investment portfolio
• Why he loves teaching others his process
• A truly crazy real estate story
• Advice to brand new investors

Learn more about Brandon Elliot at https://www.brandonelliottinvestments.com/home!

Get help from Credit Counsel Elite at https://www.creditcounselelite.com/.

Connect with Brandon:

https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments/

https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

FF43 - Everything You Need To Know About Business Coaches

Hiring a business coach is the best way to scale your business, but in the saturated sea of coaches, pinpointing which business coach is best for you and your business can get tricky. Mike and Dan have been down the business coach rabbit hole and want to share their knowledge and experience with you!

Our host Dan Austin joins us on today’s Friday Focus episode to let you in on everything you need to know about business coaches. Like, the different types of business coaches out there, which one you should hire, how and why Mike and Dan hired a business coach, the benefits of hiring a business coach, and most importantly what NOT to do when being coached.

This episode is jam packed with information you need to help you hire a business coach, because let’s face it, having an outside professional perspective costs money, but it will get you to your goals a lot quicker than doing it on your own.

You don’t want to miss this one!  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The different types of business coaches
• Do you need a mindset coach?
• What type of business coach we hired
• Why we hired a business coach
• Gaining a network through business coaches
• Things you should not do when being coached
  
  
  
  

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

Episode 104

Collecting Keys does not take a stance on politics, but President Biden’s new mortgage policy should be on the radar of every real estate investor. During this episode, we break down the policy and its value to real estate investors. 

In other news, the Collecting Keys Instant Investor group has some interesting deals on the table, including buying a home from… Carol Baskin?

Mike and Dan also talk about the ups and downs of off-market real estate, how they can tell a good wholesaler apart from a lazy one, and the work they’re doing with their business coach, Steve Rozenberg.

Join us as we reminisce on the weird world of off market real estate, our newest hires, and more business updates!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The benefits of Biden’s new mortgage policy
• An incredible story from the Collecting Keys Instant Investor group
• Why off-market investors are the best people to work with
• The ups and downs of working as an off-market real estate investor
• Our average return on investment
• Scaling business with a business coach

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

How to leave your W2 the right way with Jamie Gruber

Episode 103

Jamie Gruber is passionate about doing what it takes to leave your W2. After making the tough decisions himself a few years ago, he decided to make it his mission to help as many people as possible have the same freedom by creating the GoBundance Emerge program for people who want to take their lives into their own hands.

Jamie is a powerful personality who has seen all the ups and downs taking the "big leap" can lead to. Through his work with Emerge, he has now helped countless people achieve the same level of financial and life freedom.

In this episode, he shares everything you need to know about how to leave your W2 and really grab life by the horns.

If you’re thinking about making a shift to entrepreneurship, or just investing until you can let go of the corporate reigns, this episode is for you!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How Jamie left his high paying corporate job to move to the Carribean
• Lifestyle design and how to go about it the right way.
• What exactly is the GoBundance Emerge program and who is it for
• The main things to consider when getting ready to leave your W2
• How you can leave your W2 sooner than you think, and why you should really consider it.

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

On today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Mike DeHaan is filling in for Dan Austin to give you the inside scoop on hiring an Acquisitions Manager.

In any business that is scaling, sales is the top priority, especially with a real estate business. However, hiring the right Acquisitions Manager is more important than having just anyone in that role, especially an eager real estate agent.

Mike and Dan have experienced what it takes to hire the right Acquisitions Manager and they want to share this knowledge with you today!

Tune in to hear when, who, how, and why you should hire an Acquisitions Manager as well as common mistakes made in the hiring process and tips on how to measure if someone is a good fit for the job.

Listen in for this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• When to hire support staff vs. an Acquisitions Manager
• The biggest mistake people make when hiring an Acquisitions Manager
• The type of people that make the best Acquisitions Managers
• Hiring based on the type of business you operate
• Why you shouldn’t be afraid to give people chances
• How to test to see if someone is a good fit for the position

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

Are you noticing a misalignment between your goals and the employees that help run your business? That might be because as your business grows, you should also be evaluating your process for hiring and leading your team.

After 42 employees in just 3.5 years, Mike and Dan are finally working with employees that are just as invested in the long-term growth of Collecting Keys as they are. Employees are more engaged, the sales team is doing great, and business is thriving!

In this episode, they discuss how they reached this point, such as hiring new employees as they scale and creating an environment that encourages progress. Plus, Mike shares how this growth has also changed his view on popular business influencers.

If you’re experiencing these kinds of growing pains, tune in to this episode!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Progress in business and new deals
• Mistakes entrepreneurs/small business owners make
• Scaling your business and the right hiring mindset
• How much culture fit matters in the hiring process
• Where you should look for guidance/advice

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

Midterm Rental Mastery with Sarah Weaver

Episode 101

According to today’s guest, Sarah Weaver, running a successful business as a real estate investor is all about mindset. If you want to grow, you have to think like an investor — and sometimes that means investing out of state.

Sarah has found her niche in midterm rentals, and out-of-state investing was the game changer for her and many of her clients. She’s built four businesses to support other real estate investors, including Arya Design Services, which helps investors set up properties out of state.

In this episode, she shares how she finds properties in new markets, her marketing strategies, and the process of self-managing her 19 properties. Plus, learn about her newest business, Invested Adventures, and how she’s able to live a nomadic lifestyle as a business owner.

If you’re thinking about investing in midterm rentals, listen to our interview with Sarah now!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why we’re so impressed with Sarah and her business mindset
• How Arya Design Services helps clients set up midterm rentals
• The difference between midterm rentals and short-term rentals
• What to look for in a property location
• The choice to self-managing properties
• Benefits and cost of Arya Design Services
• Finding community through her company, Invested Adventures
• The “after effect” of trips
• Sarah’s craziest real estate investing story
• Insightful advice to hopeful investors

Find more information on Sarah Weaver, including how to work with her, at https://www.sarahdweaver.com/

Connect with Sarah on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sarahdweaver/

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

FF 41 - Getting Started Marketing in a Virtual Market

On today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Mike DeHaan joins us to dive a little deeper into the topic discussed on Wednesday’s episode, how to get started in a virtual market.

If you have been thinking of moving your real estate business into the virtual space but don’t know where to start, we want to help you get an overview of the steps you need to take as well as tips on how to get started.

In this episode you will hear how to navigate getting boots on the ground to do the groundwork for you, how to find local buyers, as well as how to be competitive against companies that are physically in local areas that you are not. 

We also have a few tips on how to market your virtual real estate business that you don’t want to miss. 

Tune in to hear this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to find someone to do due diligence on your behalf
• How to find local buyers
• What to do if you’re having trouble selling deals
• How to be more competitive with established companies on the ground
• Making your business look and feel local
• How to market a virtual real estate business

If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/store

Download the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/free

If you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!

Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:

http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com

http://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast

http://www.instantinvestorprogram.com

http://www.instagram.com/mike_invests

http://www.instagram.com/investormandan

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com