EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 19 MIN
489: $1.4M Courthouse Deal—LIVE on the Podcast
from The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Armando Banuelos, Ryan Haywood, David Lecko
David and Ryan sit down with Armando Banuelos, a 20-year courthouse auction veteran, to break down how he actually wins deals at the courthouse steps—and then, in the middle of the episode, he negotiates and locks up a $1.4M deal live on the podcast. Armando explains how preparation, patience, and understanding auction mechanics separate real buyers from spectators, why courthouse deals still work today, and what most investors completely misunderstand about buying this way. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:26 - An Overview Of Armando Banuelos’ Business1:12 - How He Got Started4:18 - Outsourcing The Work & Finding Contractors5:35 - How Much He Made From His First Deal6:51 - Getting Deals From The Courthouse Now8:50 - Bidding On A House Live & How Auctions Work16:09 - What He’s Going To Do Next18:13 - Closing Thoughts19:32 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Armando Banueloshttps://www.instagram.com/armandobanuelos.cig/ Website: Capitol Buys Houseshttps://www.capitolbuyshouses.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/
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A real courthouse auction expert explains how he wins deals—and closes a $1.4M property live during the episode.
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