All Forum Posts by: David Lecko

@David Lecko probably knows of one. He is in Austin.

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Quote from @Derek Farmer:

Hello all,

I am 25 years old living in Indianapolis Indiana.  I would like to get a structure for fix and flipping in 2025 so that I can do it in my free time.  I believe that the Speedway area is where I would like to look first.  Long term goals in mind that I need a track record and capital for!  Been a listener of Bigger Pockets for while!

Hey @Derek Farmer. Are you looking to focus on SF fix/flips? Do have an idea of your preferred acquisition price and how much rehab might be required?

 As of right now we do not have any particular deal!  Still in the looking phase!  As of right now, yes just focusing on Single family fix and flips.  

I think it would be really lucerative to get into commercial spaces as well but as of right now we are primarily entertaining SF homes

Where do you guys get your cold calling lists from in dallas , Houston texas , am struggling finding a good data to work with and i have a team of 2 cold callers

Starting my Virual wholesaling plan from egypt is quite challenging but doable i'm targeting indiana market with an established LLC and the deal machine software and mojo dialer and a presence whether on social media, a website,etc looking to connect with realtors as I'm looking to start novations as well alongside wholesaling any recommendations about my plan or tips and trick's on how to close my first deal, also if there is any buyers in, fort wayne, indiana polis,munchie drop your email to add you to our end-buyers list also any recommemdations of title company that deals with digital banking for example: mercury,wise,relay and is investor friendly

Hi there!

I'm curious if anyone has a great system they'd like to share. When I'm driving and see a property I may be interested in learning more about, I text myself the address or a picture. Its not ideal. I really would like an app or site that allows you to compile a list of properties with notes on the spot, and bonus points if it pulls up any info on the property as well. 

How do you handle organizing this? Thanks!

Where are the best places or best ways to collect data on specific markets?

Average rental rates, vacancies, competition, growth, appreciation, etc..

Ive heard of scrolling through Zillow and collecting information by looking at properties for sale/rent but was wondering if there is a site where all of this information is easily accessible or any ideas for better ways to go about it.

Thanks in advance!

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Quote from @Preston Dean:

@Chris Seveney

I've heard deal machine as a sponsored ad on the BP podcast years ago. Wonder why the reviews aren't so hot

Hey Preston, I am the owner of DealMachine. Happy to answer any questions or concerns. 

Since you are an investor friendly agent that drives for dollars, I would invite you to try out the AI which looks at google images and satellite images to tell you if the property is distressed. IT will save you time and cost less than gas.

The AI can also look at your past deals and generate a marketing list of similar owners.

It has been getting amazing reviews since we released in November 2024

 That sounds like a great idea, does it pull from google images that were recently taken? How can we get this. I am not too familiar with the way google images works. 

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Quote from @Mike Montanye:

I have been researching wholesaling as an investment option. I stumbled upon Deal Machine as a tool to aid in the process. This appeared to be everything I was missing. I signed up for the 7 day trial. I created lists, searched virtual markets and was able to skip trace all of these for free...or so I thought. At no time was I informed that what I was doing was going to cost money. I'm not even sure what I did that needed to be paid for. But they auto-deposited $50 into my "marketing account." I now have $48.61. When I talked to a rep they said I could not be refunded that amount and now my trial has expired, so in order to spend my $48.61 I would need to spend $59 for the month. 

Service seems useful. But be careful with your trial. Zero help getting that balance back. Just kept telling me to send some postcards...

Never again with Deal Machine. 
 

Hi Mike, really appreciate you sharing this. I am the owner of DealMachine and take personal responsibility for making sure we communicate clearly and have issued a refund to you (the initial charge was April 2023 and it is 2025 now... sorry it took so long to see this).

Direct mail is a hard cost, so when you send out direct mail, you get the first 20 free during the free trial. 

Any additional mail costs $.50-$.76 depending on the size... so to prevent you from having hundreds of $.50 charges on your credit card, the default "reload" is $50 (you can set this to whatever you like in the app).

Hope this helps...

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@David Lecko: I appreciate your dealing directly with these "complaints" 

Personally, I find it to be a very useful tool for the purposes I use it. Over the years, I've spent thousands of dollars on probably 90% of the available list services. You know who your competitors are, so I don't need to name them. 

I use DealMachine, and I'm happy with it (I read the instructions you provide at the site, so I actually wasn't surprised by anything). Don't worry about minor complaints, you are doing a fine job.

Just one question, ALL sites have a delay in data from MLS updates, and from court reported information, and so on, is that a function of a monthly update routine or can the information be updated a little more frequently?

I have 2 very close friends who grew well beyond 2 rentals with this strategy. 

Call every local investor agenda (look at the agents that have investment property listings and call them) and call every local landlord that owns multiple properties (you can get lists off of Deal Machine). Tell them you want to get into investing and ask them if they know of anyone who might be interested in seller financing. 

Good luck