Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast Mike DeHaan

The learning curve in real estate can be steep, but this episode condenses six years of invaluable lessons to help you avoid common pitfalls. Host Mike DeHaan shares his personal experiences and insights on key aspects of the industry, including what makes a good deal, using private money, competing in saturated markets, and much more. After almost 500 transactions, his advice is a game-changer for new investors or operators trying to scale.This episode will change how you approach your real ...

The most successful real estate investors are data-driven, making decisions based on hard numbers rather than the latest trends. But do you know how to leverage metrics in your off market real estate business? This episode covers essential KPIs you should be tracking and their role in driving the growth of business.For example, what’s the normal range for these KPIs? Is cost per lead more important than cost per deal? Does lead source matter when analyzing KPIs? What factors can skew your met...

Think small markets can't yield big real estate returns? Otto Kinn is proof that even small markets are filled with real estate opportunities.In this episode, you’ll hear how Otto started from the ground up to navigate North Dakota’s real estate laws and build a solid business that can compete in larger, competitive markets. He dives into the major lessons and decisions that transformed his business, from shifting his focus to wholetailing and making strategic hires to investing in his growth...

What got us in this business is not what will keep us in this business. That means evolving from an investor chasing deals to a strategic business owner — something a lot of investors fail to recognize. In this episode, Dan Austin invites listeners to think beyond short-term wins and focus on building a sustainable business. He delves into core business operations and the mindset that transformed his business.It’s time to drop the fads and learn how to shift to a business mindset. Tune in now...

The landscape of the real estate market is always changing, and it’s your job to learn how these shifts could impact your investment strategy. This episode explores key factors impacting real estate investors today, including how the Federal Reserve is addressing housing affordability issues, generational differences in home ownership, and new financing options.We debate whether falling interest rates can really make prices drop, discuss how 40-year mortgage options could change the game, and...

Speed to lead makes the difference between an active pipeline and missed opportunities. In this episode with SCALE member Drake Johnson, we go back to basics on effective lead management and conversion strategies.Drake shares his effective lead management process that’s helped him streamline operations and scale his business, from disqualifying leads early to their targeted five-minute response time. He also discusses their success with Facebook Ads, how they leverage AI in their follow-up pr...