Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

The right hires make all the difference when you’re trying to scale a real estate business, especially acquisition managers who are pivotal in securing deals and driving revenue.

In this episode, host Mike DeHaan explores the role of an acquisition manager and offers his insights on how real estate investors can decide if it’s the right time to add an AM to their payroll. He shares his process for finding candidates and as...

The problem: Soaring property taxes and insurance rates are diminishing the profitability of real estate investments. The solution? Hosts Mike and Dan discuss a radical approach: selling all their rental properties during the current selling season to capitalize on market conditions.

This episode delves into the dilemma real estate investors face when considering how to optimize returns while continuing to scale their busi...

Taking risks is essential for entrepreneurs who want to generate massive income, especially in real estate where the rewards can be substantial. Mike Ayala is one of the entrepreneurs that has mastered the art of risk-taking, first as he scaled a successful HVAC business and then built a diverse portfolio in real estate.

In this episode, he shares the strategic actions he took to fuel business growth, from hiring the right...

Even small wins can pave the way for success in real estate. In this episode, Collecting Keys SCALE Community member Eric Clunn is back to share a deal case study that exemplifies how every deal is an opportunity to learn and grow your business.

Host Dan Austin asks Eric four questions: What kind of property did he find, and how did he find it? Who was the seller, and why were they looking to sell? What happened with the d...

It's no secret that we have beef with Pace Morby; listeners of this podcast have heard Mike and Dan vent about their issues regarding his business tactics and status as a real estate guru. This episode delves deeper into the root of their conflict with Pace, and how he responded  when they were able to directly confront him with their concerns.

While Mike and Dan give exciting updates on business, they look back on th...

If you want to have a successful real estate business, the best place to start is learning from the highest level operators. This episode with real estate pro Sean Connolly dives into the heart of scaling a real estate business. With a decade of experience adapting to various market changes, he shares invaluable insights on making massive income in real estate.

Sean has systematized every aspect of all his businesses, from...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit. In a ruling passed a few weeks ago, NAR agreed to pay $418 MILLION in damages and make several policy changes. But does any of this have an impact on real estate investors?

In this episode, Dan Austin dives into this controversy surrounding NAR and what the future of the industry may look like. He questio...

From walking crack houses to now leading a real estate team, Mike and Dan have come a long way since starting the Collecting Keys Podcast. In this 200th milestone episode, they reflect on the growth of their business, building a community of real estate investors, and the show’s most popular interviews, most memorable stories.

Mike and Dan aren’t just celebrating 200 episodes; they’re also marking a record-breaking month o...

There are tax advantages for investing in real estate, but do you actually know how to leverage them for your benefit?

In this episode, Thomas Castelli, CPA, CFP, drops a ton of knowledge on how to maximize your tax savings as a real estate investor. He dives straight into the pros and cons of accelerated depreciation, the right time to do cost segregation studies, common misconceptions and mistakes investors make in their...

While the idea of a business partner in real estate often comes with a comforting sense of security, it's not always the best path for every entrepreneur. Instead of a partner who owns half your business, what you might really need is a rockstar employee that can help you grow on your own.

So how do you decide: take on a business partner or venture out solo? Mike DeHaan dives into this topic in this Friday Focus episo...

The more money you make in real estate, the less passive it becomes.

This episode of Collecting Keys dives into one of our favorite investment models: renting to disabled adults through state-funded housing programs. Mike and Dan discuss the unique opportunity for reliable cash flow with long-term contracts, but also the hard work of dealing with the challenges and property requirements of partnering with private and state...

From flips to new builds, off-market deals and more, DJ Olojo’s 15 years of real estate experience has helped him build wealth and expand his business across multiple verticals.

In this episode, DJ shares insights from his real estate journey, particularly on the nuances of note investing. He dives into the potential risks and rewards of notes, sharing his investment strategy and tips for assessing notes and securing subst...

Lead generation is just the first step to landing a deal; the hard work starts when it’s time to follow-up with sellers and seal the deal. In this episode, SCALE member Rishi Teli joins host Dan Austin to discuss how he converted one lead into a profitable deal despite competition from more experienced investors.

Rishi delves into this deal case study of an inherited property by sharing how he found the deal, the seller pr...

You heard it here first: it’s shaping up to be a great year for real estate — residential real estate that is.

In this episode, hosts Mike and Dan discuss the reasons behind their optimistic outlook for residential real estate in contrast with the challenges still being faced by commercial investors. There’s a lack of transparency from operators struggling to survive in the current market but Mike and Dan don’t shy away fr...

The entrepreneur’s dream is to build a self-sustaining business, one where you can step away, even leave for weeks or months at a time, and still see it thrive. Mark Horton II achieved just this in his property management business, Pineland Property Management, thanks to military-grade discipline and efficient systems.

Mark started his real estate journey by VA house hacking on a VA loan, earning a real estate license and ...