1. Closing $25K Real Estate Deals With a 9-5 Job: Mike Fischer’s Success Story

In Episode 1 of the TC Deals Detroit Podcast, host Todd Chunn sits down with Missouri based investor Mike Fischer to unpack how he went from flipping one accidental house to running a lean, profitable real estate operation while still working a full-time HVAC job.Mike shares exactly how he finds his best deals using direct mail, referral leads from contractors, and how he’s shifted into wholesaling and wholetailing to maximize every lead. With $25K+ assignment fees, five deals in a month, and a plan to retire by 50, Mike is living proof that you don’t need to quit your job to crush it in real estate until it’s time.Inside this episode:1. How a “live-in flip” sparked a 10-year investing journey2. Why direct mail still works and how Mike uses it smartly3. The moment he realized he was leaving money on the table4. How he balances real estate, family, and a full-time career5. Building legacy wealth for his kids through rentalsWhether you're just starting out or scaling up, this raw conversation will motivate you to take action, manage your time like a pro, and squeeze more profit out of every lead.Subscribe now and follow Todd Chunn for more investor insights straight from the Midwest trenches.