Feb 28 2025 30 mins 6
If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job and living off rental income, this episode is for you. David sits down with Dustin Heiner, an investor who replaced his 9-to-5 income with rental properties and became “successfully unemployed.” From out-of-state investing to the debate between cheap and expensive rentals, Dustin shares his strategies for building wealth and escaping the rat race. Discover why he still chooses single-family homes after 30+ properties and learn his secrets to financial freedom.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - An Overview of Dustin Heiner’s Business
1:14 - Why He Decided To Pursue Real Estate
8:28 - The Rentals He Had Before He Quit His Job
10:28 - How He Funded His Rentals
12:37 - The Maintenance For His Properties & Lower Price Point Properties
14:58 - The Buy Box He Recommends In Today’s Market
17:09 - Not Selling Rental Properties
19:40 - The Hotels And Apartment Complexes Dustin Owns
21:49 - Why He Still Prefers Single-Family Houses
23:28 - How He Found His Property Manager
25:08 - What He Did After Finding Out His Property Manager Was Stealing From Him
27:50 - Advice For People Struggling To Get Their First Deal
29:58 - Outro
LINKS:
Instagram: Dustin Heiner
https://www.instagram.com/thedustinheiner/
Website: Dustin Heiner
https://masterpassiveincome.com/
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/