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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 31 MIN

Episode 157: How a Complete Newbie Found 8 Deals without Spending Thousands on Marketing with David Lecko

from Results Driven · host Tiffany and Josh High

Send us Fan MailTiffany and Josh welcome David Lecko, the CEO and founder of DealMachine, to break down how a complete beginner with zero experience secured eight massive deals by combining old-school door-knocking with cutting-edge technology.Tiffany pulls back the curtain on her local (Earn as You Learn) JV program, revealing how she partners with hungry newbies to fund and close their deals for a 50-50 split. You will discover why targeting auction lists exactly five weeks out is the most urgent demographic to hit, how to maximize every neighborhood visit by knocking on the neighbors' doors, and how DealMachine allows you to send automated direct mail the exact second a seller doesn't answer. Whether you are bootstrapping your first wholesale deal or looking to scale a local door-knocking acquisitions team, this episode delivers the exact grassroots blueprint you need. Listen and enjoy the show!You’ll Learn How To:Implement a highly profitable (Earn as You Learn) JV structure to scale your deal flowTarget highly motivated sellers facing urgent auction deadlines in your local marketMaximize your door-knocking ROI by hitting the neighbors and using instant direct mailersLeverage DealMachine's list stacking and equity-checking features right from the seller's drivewaySet up automated email follow-ups for distressed properties using a simple Zapier integrationWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:(1:10) How Tiffany's new local (Earn as You Learn) JV program is generating massive deal flow(2:18) The manual, zero-CRM strategy Tiffany used to close 40 deals in her very first year(5:43) Case Study on how a former meat salesman secured 8 deals (projecting $200K profit) by door-knocking(8:19) How to utilize DealMachine to assess building conditions and send mailers on the spot(11:03) Why targeting 5-week-out auction lists is the highest-converting demographic for door-knockers(14:24) Understanding list stacking and how to pinpoint the most distressed sellers in your county(17:28) The exact data points (equity, interest rates, owner names) DealMachine provides while you are at the door(18:22) Why Tiffany insists on personally training her JV partners on acquisitions and sales(21:34) How to automate instant email outreach to property owners using Zapier integration(22:42) A sneak peek into DealMachine's nationwide search capabilities and new AI integrations(28:18) David Lecko's number one piece of advice for beginners with a marketing budget under $2,000Who This Episode is For:Beginner investors with a limited marketing budget who want to generate leads through hustle and door-knockingAdvanced real estate operators looking to build out a highly-trained, local door-knocking teamReal estate entrepreneurs interested in structuring profitable Joint Venture and coaching partnershipsWhy You Should Listen: You don't need a massive marketing budget to thrive in real estate. In this episode, discover how a complete beginner landed eight highly profitable deals by combining old-school door-knocking with DealMachine's powerful technology. Whether you are bootstrapping your first deal or scaling a massive acquisitions team, this grassroots blueprint will help you drastically increase conversions and dominate your local market.Connect with David Lecko:Website: https://www.dealmachine.com/Join DealMachine Unveiled by visiting DealMachine.com/UnveiledInstagram: @dleckoConnect with the Results Driven Community:Join the free community by visiting TheResultsDrivenPodcast.comFollow Tiffany and Josh here:Tiffany Instagram: @tiffanyhighfficialJosh Instagram: @joshhighofficialWebsite: https://resultsdrivenrei.com/home/Get Tiffany’s free resource: www.rdebook.com “26 Costly Mistakes I Made While Building My Seven-Figure Real Estate Business”

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Send us Fan Mail Tiffany and Josh welcome David Lecko, the CEO and founder of DealMachine, to break down how a complete beginner with zero experience secured eight massive deals by combining old-school door-knocking with cutting-edge technology. Tiffany pulls back the curtain on her local (Earn as You Learn) JV program, revealing how she partners with hungry newbies to fund and close their deals for a 50-50 split. You will discover why targeting auction lists exactly five weeks out is the mos...

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