The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

312: Ryan Tries To Land A $20K Deal Before Vacation Ends

Ryan and David hit the streets of Austin, driving for dollars on vacation, scouting distressed properties, and putting his deal-finding skills to the test in a brand-new market.

Broadcast on:: 14 Mar 2025

Ryan’s not one to waste an opportunity—even on vacation. While staying in Austin, he spends time driving for dollars, scouting distressed properties, and adding leads to his pipeline. He shares his process for identifying key distress signals, from overgrown yards to aging roofs, and explains why visually spotting leads can be more powerful than pulling lists. Along the way, he discusses his approach to entering new markets, the benefits of staying in Airbnbs to scope out neighborhoods, and how he’s landed deals outside of his home market before.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:58 - Why Ryan Prefers To Look For Run-down Properties

1:38 - Some Examples Of Signs Of Distress

3:44 - What Is A 3-tab Roof?

4:50 - Why Ryan Is Looking For Leads In Another Market?

7:53 - More Examples Of Distressed Properties

15:56 - Closing Thoughts

16:04 - 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/

Ryan and David hit the streets of Austin, driving for dollars on vacation, scouting distressed properties, and putting his deal-finding skills to the test in a brand-new market.