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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 23 MIN

436: $1M From One Deal Using This Hidden Strategy

from The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Eric Escobar, David Lecko

Eric Escobar breaks down how he built $1 million in equity from a single deal in Los Angeles using a hidden strategy that lets homeowners split lots and build new units on their land. He explains how he bought a $585K home, added three new units, and created a $2.5M property — all while running his own construction company and navigating city zoning hurdles. This episode shows how one overlooked opportunity can turn a single property into a million-dollar play. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:23 - Eric Escobar’s Business & SB9 Deals4:02 - Other Senate Bills & Why You Should Actually Read Them5:41 - What SB9 Applies To & Numbers From A Deal8:53 - Working With The City11:33 - What It Costs For A New Build In His Market13:29 - When He Started His Construction Company17:08 - His Real Estate Content & What He Wants To Do Next19:52 - His Recommendations For David & Driving For Dollars23:40 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Eric Escobarhttps://www.instagram.com/ericpaulescobar/ Facebook: Esco Builders Inc.https://escobuildersinc.com/ 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/

Eric Escobar reveals the hidden real estate strategy that turned a $585K property into $2.5 million, building $1M in equity through smart lot splitting and new construction.

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Eric Escobar breaks down how he built $1 million in equity from a single deal in Los Angeles using a hidden strategy that lets homeowners split lots and build new units on their land. He explains how he bought a $585K home, added three new units,...

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