445: Make $1M From One Real Estate Deal By Splitting The Lot

New 2025 zoning rules are quietly changing the game for real estate investors. In this episode, David breaks down how ADUs and lot-splitting can unlock million-dollar deals—often in cities you’d never expect. He walks through exactly how to find these properties inside DealMachine, the filters to use, and the hidden data most investors miss. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - 10 Ways That ADU Investors Can Kill It With DealMachine 0:56 - 1: Finding ADU-able Properties 1:49 - 2: Building Class 2:31 - 3: Building Condition 3:03 - 4: Zoning 3:23 - 5: Infill Lots 3:46 - 6: Double Lots 5:50 - 7: Likely Owner 6:41 - 8: DNC Assessment 7:52 - 9: Cold Emailing 8:50 - 10: Direct Mail Cheat Sheet 10:20 - Outro LINKS: 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/