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Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast
In the 'Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast,' seasoned Real Estate experts Mike DeHaan and Dan Austin discuss how to use Real Estate to create Massive Income not just Passive Income.
Real estate doesn't have to be a get-rich slow game, and by bringing over 500 successful deals worth of experience in three years, their episodes unpack the art of real estate investing, wholesaling, house flipping, and transforming properties into profitable rentals.
Listen as they share uncensored insights and strategies, from compelling guest interviews revealing personal journeys and finding off-market deals to in-depth deal analyses and the latest market trends.
Whether you're taking your first investment step or scaling up your portfolio, embark on your investment journey with the Collecting Keys podcast - where every episode unlocks a door that brings you one step closer to financial freedom so you can finally live the life of your dreams.
Episodes
478 episodes
EP 477 | AI Hype vs. Real Estate Reality: Here’s The Catch
What are high-net-worth operators actually saying about the market right now?In this episode, we share what we’re hearing from investors — and why AI is showing up in almost every conversation. You'll learn what impact the AI b...
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Episode 477
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EP 476 | The Five-Year Reality Check Every Investor Needs
Profitable one year, underwater the next — real estate doesn't always math the way you expect. In this episode, Mike shares why short-term numbers lie and what his once cash-flowing rental portfolio looks like five years in. You'll hear why ...
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Episode 476
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38:24
EP 475 - Why Your Real Estate Business is Always Out of Cash w/ Greg Helbeck
More doors won’t fix a cash problem. If you’re doing deal after deal but the money never stacks, something in your real estate business isn’t working the way you think it is. In this episode, we unpack what’s keeping investors stuck in that ...
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Episode 475
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44:47
EP 474 - Why January is Prime Time To Get Deals for FREE
Housing affordability; it's everyone's favorite argument. From Trump's ban on institutional buyers to what's really driving housing prices, this episode breaks down the numbers people ignore and what, if anything, they mean for ...
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Episode 474
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39:15
EP 473 - The 2-Week Test That Tells You If It’s Time to Pivot
Are you starting to wonder: is it the market, or is it YOU? After this episode, you'll know if you should keep grinding or if it's time to make a change. We break down why wholesaling isn't usually a forever play, how to tell if you're burne...
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Episode 473
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35:53
EP 472 - Our Highs, Lows, and Wake-Up Calls of Real Estate in 2025
2025 was tough for everyone, but only some operators figured out what still works. In this year-end recap, we share our highs, the lows, and what surprised us most in real estate. From the trends that destroy assets to major changes in direc...
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Episode 472
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43:37
EP 471 - The Biggest Mistake Flippers Make When a Deal Goes Bad
Would you rather take a hit to your pride or your bank account? In this episode, find out how holding onto a deal too long can come back to bite you and your business. We dig into why so many deals are breaking down, why some investors are u...
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Episode 471
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38:20
EP 470 - Cash Flow Lies: How to Stress-Test Your Next Deal
Cash flow can look good on paper and still be a losing deal. Especially right now, when it's never been easier to make the wrong one. This episode breaks down all the factors crushing margins and turning cash-flowing properties into expensiv...
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Episode 470
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38:42
EP 469 - Your Desperate Deals are Destroying Your Real Estate Biz
New and experienced investors are making a lot of mistakes in this market. Whether it's out of desperation or overconfidence, people are ignoring red flags, not calculating risk correctly, and chasing deals that can destroy their business. I...
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Episode 469
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34:35
EP 468 - 3 Signs You Should Leave Real Estate (And When You Shouldn’t)
If your real estate business feels hard right now, this episode is for you. Host Mike DeHaan breaks down how to tell the difference between a rough market and a real business problem, the signs it's time to pivot, and the type of investors w...
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Episode 468
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20:13
EP 467 - These Market Traps That Are Bankrupting Real Estate Investors
One deal can ruin you, especially in this market. But it's not just a bad market taking investors out of the game — it's risky debt, risky deals, and risky business buys. In this episode, we dive into the biggest traps we're seeing over and ...
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Episode 467
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37:18
EP 466 - Are We Repeating 2008? Red Flags in Today’s Lending Market
Risky lending is back. From rescue loans for low-credit borrowers to 50-year mortgages, the debt side of real estate is starting to look a lot like the pre-2008 era. So if you’re only paying attention to your DSCR rates, you're missing key s...
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Episode 466
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38:46
EP 465 - This New Investor 10x’d His Business in One of the Toughest Markets — Here’s How w/ Alex Braich
The hardest part about getting started in real estate today? Realizing the shortcuts don’t work anymore.In this episode, Alex Braich shares how he’s managed to grow a wholesaling and flipping business in one of the country’s to...
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Episode 465
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36:48
EP 464 - Don’t Get Blindsided by the New DSCR Rules
Not every deal is worth chasing, and not every deal is worth keeping. And right now, a lot of investors are learning that the hard way. In this episode, find out how refinancing has become one of the biggest traps for investors, which deal t...
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Episode 424
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42:06
EP 463 - 6 Hot Takes Real Estate Insiders Don't Want You to Hear
The industry’s full of opinions, but what’s actually happening in real estate right now? This week, we’re putting the headlines aside and sharing six hot takes about what’s really going on — some controversial, others overdue, but all showin...
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Episode 463
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42:25
EP 462 - The Only Housing Markets Still Appreciating in 2025
Most headlines say the housing market’s slowing down… but that’s not the full story.In this episode, find out which markets are defying national trends and appreciating 10% year over year. We talk about what’s causing this divi...
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Episode 462
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44:00
EP 461 - The Debt Trap Impacting Real Estate Investors w/ Drew Wiard
It’s not a housing crash, but this could hit the real estate market hard. This episode is all about America's growing debt problem, the rise of foreclosures, and why cash is still king in today's market.We break down how new cr...
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Episode 461
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39:33
EP 460 - We Left Our 7-Figure Homebuying Business
Flipping, wholesaling, cold calling — we’ve done it all. But now, it’s time for a change. In this episode, find out why we’ve decided to exit from our 7-figure homebuying company and what we’re doing now. Hear the moment ...
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Episode 460
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38:36
EP 459 - Veteran Wholesaler Calls Out Shady Tactics and Fake Gurus
Tired of all the BS in the wholesaling? So are we. Greg Helback is back on the show to help us break down how shady operators and fake gurus are killing the industry.We get into how to beat out national wholesalers (without ove...
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Episode 459
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44:44
EP 458 - How the Rich Avoid Estate Taxes – and You Can Too
What happens to your business and your family if you're suddenly gone? No one likes to talk about it, but today we’re getting into estate planning, how to make things easier on your spouse if the unexpected happens, and what you can do now t...
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Episode 458
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39:38
EP 457 - Why Most House Flippers Burn Out
Can't scale? Constant rental problems? Not sure if flipping is worth your time? You might be running your business the hard way.This episode breaks down the risks of flipping (especially right now) and why so many investors bur...
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Episode 457
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37:32
EP 456 - Where to Go When You Want the Best Interest Rates
Struggling to make money in this market? This episode explores the ripple effect of a bad economy, why it's hard to find valuable assets, and of course, how it's playing out in real estate.We share why the current market is act...
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Episode 456
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42:23
EP 455 - Viral Real Estate Strategies That Don’t Work
That viral real estate post you saved? Total BS. In this episode, find out which "strategies" don’t actually work and the risky financing moves getting investors sued.We also break down the number one thing people get wrong abo...
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Episode 455
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36:59
EP 454 - Why Buying Real Estate Beats Buying a Business
ROI doesn’t lie… and it’s better in real estate. In this episode, we’re breaking down why real estate is better than buying a business and what most people miss when they chase “passive” income.Hear what assets we're trusting i...
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Episode 454
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39:22