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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
472 episodes
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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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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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
EP 453 - The New Wholesaling Law That’s Changing Our Market
When the market's a mess, how do you avoid getting burned? From fake sellers to a new law that could seriously impact your wholesale deals, this episode breaks down the risks and changes in real estate right now.Wondering if mu...
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EP 452 - How to Avoid the Scaling Trap in Real Estate
Struggling to scale your business? Well, maybe you don't have to.In this episode, we’re talking about why 10x growth might not be for everyone — and when scaling actually makes sense. From the risks of scaling with debt to the ...
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Episode 452
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42:05
EP 451 - What to Do When The Effort Isn't Worth the Payout
Even small deals can keep you in the game, especially in this economy. But that doesn't mean every deal is worth the effort. In this episode, we break down which deals are worth your time, when it makes sense to walk away, and why chasing qu...
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Episode 451
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43:06
EP 450 - New Lending Rules Making Real Estate Harder for Wholesalers
The mortgage fraud fallout is officially here, and we’re starting to see the effects. This episode breaks down new lending requirements, our experience with appraisers, and why getting a loan is getting harder for experienced investors.<...
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Episode 450
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38:47
EP 449 - A Major Mortgage Fraud Crisis is Coming — Here’s What We Know
One wrong deal could set your business back years — especially now when cash is tight and the market can't be trusted. In this episode, we share how changes in the market have impacted our real estate business and what we're doing to protect...
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Episode 449
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39:20
EP 448 - What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Real Estate Investors w/ Greg Helbeck
100% bonus depreciation might be back, but don’t get too excited just yet. In this episode, Greg Helbeck joins us to break down what the “Big Beautiful Bill” could mean for investors and if it should change your real estate strategy. We also...
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Episode 448
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48:07
EP 447 - Real Money vs. Fake Equity: Is Inflation Killing Your Returns?
Still chasing financial freedom? It’s harder now than it used to be. This episode digs deeper into how inflation and the devaluation of the dollar are impacting real estate assets, and what you can do to adapt and protect your wealth.
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Episode 447
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38:13