170: Top 5 Ways To Find A Real Estate Deal in 2024

What this episode covers

If you are looking to get your first real estate deal, we cover the top 5 ways to get great deals off market in 2024. Key Talking Points: (0:00) Introduction: David Leko's appearance on the Great Chicago Investor podcast. (0:42) Switching to Deal Machine: Host shares his experience. (2:04) David's Racing Career: How racing helped manage stress. (5:34) Genesis of Deal Machine: Origin story of the app. (8:07) Deal Machine's Evolution: From personal tool to comprehensive app. (9:52) Top 25 Seller Lists: Focus on motivated seller lists. (12:01) Driving for Dollars: Effective method for finding deals. (15:20) Using County Websites: Accessing free property lists. (18:44) Code Violations: Identifying potential deals. (21:11) Eviction Lists: Finding motivated sellers. (22:54) Utility Issues: Water shutoffs and utility liens. (24:11) Vacant Homes: Using postal data and expired listings. (26:10) Advanced Filters: Utilizing Deal Machine's features. (28:04) Paid Lists: Exploring paid options for property data. (34:12) Investing Strategies: Maintaining focus and pacing growth. Links and Resources Mentioned: Deal Machine App: dealmachine.com Deal Machine Unveiled Event: dealmachine.com/unveiled Nick Gray's Book: The Two-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray - A guide on hosting successful social gatherings. David's Social: @dlecko https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Ryan's Social: @heritage_home_investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/