270: 10 Lessons From 1000+ Deals

The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

David Dodge condenses two decades of experience and 1,000+ deals into 10 practical lessons for real estate investors. In this 15-minute highlight, he covers everything from mastering marketing and follow-ups to building genuine relationships with sellers. Whether you're scaling your business or closing your first deal, these insights will sharpen your approach and boost your success.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:09 - Lesson 1: This Is A Marketing Business

1:03 - Lesson 2: There Are 2 Types Of Motivation

1:59 - Lesson 3: There Are 2 Types Of Distress

2:36 - Lesson 4: Learn How To Solve Problems

3:45 - Lesson 5: Follow-Up Is Key

4:50 - Lesson 6: Make Friends Above All Else

6:17 - Lesson 7: Use Business Days For Inspections

6:58 - Lesson 8: Never Ask A Seller How They’re Doing

9:23 - Lesson 9: Transparency Is Key To Get Contracts Signed

13:18 - Lesson 10: Keep Your Sellers In The Loop

15:08 - Outro

LINKS:

Instagram: David Dodge

https://www.instagram.com/davidalandodge/

Website: David Dodge's Real Estate Skool E-Book

https://bit.ly/skoolebook/

Instagram: David Lecko

https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

Website: DealMachine

https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

Instagram: Ryan Haywood

https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

Website: Heritage Home Investments

https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/