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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
492 episodes
EP 491 - Why Brandon Turner's Investors Lost 100% (And What It Means For You)
Before you write a six-figure check into a syndication, listen to this episode. Brandon Turner's Class B investors just lost 100 percent of their money on a single Houston deal. We break down who you can actually trust with your money: the spok...
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EP 490 - How to Profit on Mobile Homes W/O the Parks with Aaron Bihl
If it doesn't have wheels, Aaron Bihl doesn't want it. After splitting with his Texas business partner and watching the San Antonio flip market grind to a halt, he moved to South Carolina and went all-in on new mobile homes on cheap lots. In th...
EP 489 - Where The Smart Money Is Quietly Moving Right Now w/ Drew Wiard
Most fund operators get paid whether your money performs or not — acquisition fees, management fees, prefs that don't actually pay until years in. Drew Wiard built his fund the opposite way: zero fees, and he personally guarantees every loan, s...
EP 488 - How to Avoid the AI Trap Capturing Most Entrepreneurs
If you're spending your weekends building AI agents for your business, there's a good chance you've already fallen into the trap most entrepreneurs are walking right into.In this episode, we break down how AI is hurting most en...
EP 487 - The Stock Market Is Rigged and Your Portfolio Proves It
They told you to max out your retirement accounts. Mike is doing the opposite.In this episode, we get into why traditional retirement accounts might be working against you, and where Mike is putting his money instead. We also b...
EP 486 - Top Lending Companies Are Showing Warning Signs of Another 2008
We sat in a room with some of the biggest lenders in the country last week. What we heard wasn't reassuring. From rising appraisal fraud to (not) shocking statements from a loan officer, this episode breaks down what's really happening insid...
EP 485 - AI Can Actually Hurt Your Business (& Cost You Deals)
Everyone's telling you AI is gonna change your business. They're right — but it could actually be costing you deals.In this episode, we break down why AI is being wildly oversold in real estate, how the focus on automatio...
EP 484 - Real Estate March Madness: The Last Guru Standing w/ Alex Braich
Which real estate guru would survive a Hunger Games-style showdown? We built a March Madness bracket to find out. From Grant Cardone to Pace Morby, 16 of the biggest names in real estate will fight for the championship — and only one person ...
EP 483 - How to Structure a Seller Leaseback (So It Doesn't Destroy You)
Should you buy a house from an elderly seller in foreclosure who wants to rent it back indefinitely? In this episode, we break down the financials, the moral gray area, and smarter alternatives. Plus, find out what hard money lenders actuall...
EP 482 - Why You Shouldn’t Diversify Your Investments (And When to Start)
Everyone tells you to diversify in your 20s and 30s... but what if that's the wrong move? In this episode, we break down why diversifying too early might be the exact thing keeping you from building real wealth — and when it actually starts ...
EP 481 - Mortgage Rates Fell… So Why Didn’t Investors Win?
Lower rates are supposed to unlock the market, so why does it feel harder than ever right now?In this episode, we unpack why things can look better without actually getting cheaper, how pricing is influenced behind the scenes, and th...
EP 480 - The Problem With “No Money Down” Investments
Your portfolio might look strong on paper… until you try to use it.This episode focuses on the uncomfortable gap between net worth and liquidity — and how getting that math wrong can quietly kill your options. We break down the cost ...
EP 479 - How AI Could Change Real Estate Forever
AI is moving fast… and the real question is which parts of real estate it will disrupt first. In this episode, we dive into AI hype and why transactions could change sooner than people think. Then, we zoom out to the bottlenecks actually aff...
EP 478 - What Are the Real Reasons Bitcoin Crashed?
Bitcoin just crashed below $70K, but why should you care? This event exposed the leverage trap of Bitcoin-backed borrowing and why there were so many forced liquidations. In this episode, we break down what really caused the drop, what's hap...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...