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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 20 MIN

397: Struggling Teacher In NYC—Then He Landed A $25k Deal

from The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Ralph Rodriguez, Ryan Haywood, David Lecko

Ralph Rodriguez was a struggling special-ed teacher in NYC when he discovered wholesaling on YouTube. One year later, he closed a $25k deal—during his lunch break. In this episode, David and Ryan break down Ralph’s journey, his cold calling strategy, and how he built momentum with no money and zero experience. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Why Ralph Rodriguez Started Wholesaling & His $25k Deal3:31 - Balancing His Teaching Job And Wholesaling4:57 - His First Deal & Finding Buyers8:38 - How He Finds His Deals12:37 - Find A Good Deal First, Then Find The Buyer14:26 - What He Shows In His YouTube Videos17:02 - Closing Thoughts19:58 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Ralph Rodriguezhttps://www.instagram.com/i_am_ralph09/ YouTube: Ralphy Rodriguezhttps://www.youtube.com/@RalphyRod Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

From broke NYC teacher to $25k closer—Ralph Rodriguez shares how consistency and cold calls changed his life.

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Ralph Rodriguez was a struggling special-ed teacher in NYC when he discovered wholesaling on YouTube. One year later, he closed a $25k deal—during his lunch break. In this episode, David and Ryan break down Ralph’s journey, his cold calling...

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