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The DealMachine Real Estate Investing PodcastAuthor: David Lecko, Ryan Haywood
Welcome to the DealMachine Podcast, where we help you get more out of your wholesaling business by showing you whats working around the country. We talk to real estate investors who are actively closing deals right now. Youll hear how they generate leads, what their marketing costs look like, how they comp properties, and what their assignment fees actually are. Cold calling. Direct mail. SMS marketing. Dispositions. Hiring. Scaling. We focus on whats producing revenue in todays market and what isnt. If youre already wholesaling, this will help you tighten your process, improve your margins, and make smarter decisions. If youre newer, this gives you visibility into what the business looks like once its working. Youll understand the numbers, the systems, and the mistakes to avoid before you scale. The goal is simple: more predictable deals and a stronger operation. Subscribe and leave us a review! Start a free trial of DealMachine: https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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605: I've Flipped Houses in LA for 30 Years. This Still Works
Episode 605
Friday, 23 October, 2026
Flipping houses for 30 years has taught Los Angeles investor Arlett Hamilton that knowing your neighborhood matters as much as knowing your renovation budget. In this episode, she explains how she uses property records and consistent outreach to connect with homeowners before their houses hit the market. She also shares the costly lessons behind her approach to managing crews and deciding when taking a loss makes more sense than waiting. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - 30 Years in Real Estate1:34 - Building the Senior Farm List2:46 - Mailing and Marketing Strategy3:45 - Real Estate Family Roots4:47 - Why She Loves Flipping Homes5:43 - Flipping Fast in LA7:38 - Reading the LA Market9:38 - Budgeting Rehab Costs11:44 - How Senior Leads Convert12:57 - The Rise of ADUs14:42 - Lessons From Losing Money18:19 - Vetting Contractors and Crews20:36 - Paying Contractors Carefully22:26 - Looking Ahead to 202723:46 - Flip vs Hold and Loan Work25:12 - Social Media Presence26:05 - Using DealMachine's Tools26:58 - Wrap Up27:04 - Outro LINKS:Facebook: Arlett Hamiltonhttps://www.facebook.com/arlett.castanonhill Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
