The Real Estate Investing Fast Track

Hosted by Greg Helbeck

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Jun 2026

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The Real Estate Investing Fast Track will consistently share the insight you need to succeed in the fields of real estate, business, and personal development. You will learn cutting-edge insights on how to be a successful real estate entrepreneur. The host, Greg Helbeck interviews the top investors and brokers to pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to succeed in the real estate industry. In these interviews, you will learn everything from current marketing strategies, leadership skills, and operational systems to be a world-class real estate entrepreneur. This podcast will give you the ideas, motivation, skills, strategies, and actionable tactics to win in the real estate game. You will be able to master direct marketing so you get the motivated sellers calling you on a consistent basis so you never run out of real estate deal flow. You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively with sellers because the host brings on world-class experts to deep dive into sales and negotiati...

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June 4, 2026Episode 52711 min

How To Sell Your Wholesale Deal On The MLS For Top Dollar (And When To Do It)

In this episode I'm breaking down exactly how to wholesale a property on the MLS for top dollar — and more importantly, when to do it. I cover: When to consider putting your wholesale deal on the MLS How to have the transparent conversation with your seller What shady investors do wrong and how to do it the right way If your deal isn't moving on your private buyers list, the open market might be your answer. Once it's live on the MLS, you'll know within two weeks whether you have a deal or not. 📩 Have a deal in New York, Washington, or Delaware? Send it to greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📱 Instagram: @grego_37 ⚠️ This is not legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney before implementing any of these strategies in your market.

June 2, 2026Episode 5267 min

I Got the ARV Wrong and Left $100K+ on the Table

I'm breaking down a wholesale deal in Ossining, New York that I thought I wholesaled for a good profit — until I saw what the buyer sold it for. What you'll learn: -Why I underestimated the ARV and what it cost me -How to comp a property in a market you don't know well -Why you need to call 3-4 local agents before pricing any wholesale deal Have a property to wholesale in the Hudson Valley, Seattle, or Delaware? 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📱 DM me on Instagram @grego_37 Subscribe for weekly real estate deal breakdowns.

May 28, 2026Episode 52510 min

Why Your House Is Sitting on the MLS (And How to Fix It)

If your house is sitting on the MLS and you're starting to stress — stop. In this video I break down: -Why your listing isn't getting the showings and offers you expected -The 3-week rule every house flipper needs to follow before making any moves -How to reduce your price the right way without leaving money on the table -What your days on market and comparables are actually telling you If you're in the Hudson Valley, Delaware, or the Seattle area and have a house you want to wholesale — reach out. I'd love to connect! 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📱 Instagram: @grego_37

May 26, 2026Episode 52412 min

How This Buy-and-Hold Rental Built $200K in Equity

In this Real Estate Weekly Deal Breakdown, I share how a rental property I bought in Monroe, NY for around $125,000 grew to nearly $200,000 in equity. I break down the purchase, financing, tenant situation, refinance strategy, and why buying and holding quality rental properties can be one of the best ways to build long-term wealth. If you're interested in real estate investing, rentals, wholesaling, or house flipping, this episode is for you. Have a deal? Contact me! 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📱 Instagram: @grego_37

May 21, 2026Episode 5238 min

Never Count a Real Estate Deal Until It Closes

A deal means NOTHING until it actually closes and funds. I share a real story about a $24,000 deal that almost died right before closing, plus why investors get into trouble counting money they don’t have yet. If you wholesale, flip, or invest in real estate, this lesson will save you a lot of stress and bad decisions. Have a deal? Contact me 📧 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📱 IG: @grego_37

May 19, 2026Episode 52239 min

Bryan Driscoll Interview | AI Lead Gen, Pay Per Lead & The Goodness Game

In this interview, I sit down with investor Bryan Driscoll to talk about what’s happening in real estate marketing in 2026—pay per lead, PPC costs, AI tools, and what investors need to do to stay competitive. We also get into Bryan’s mission behind The Goodness Game and why giving back matters just as much as building a business. 📌 If you’re trying to generate more motivated seller leads in 2026, this is a must-watch. Connect with Bryan Driscoll: 🌐 Motivated Leads: motivatedleads.com 🌐 The Goodness Game: goodnessgame.com 🔗 LinkedIn / IG / Facebook: Bryan Driscoll

May 15, 2026Episode 52111 min

Stay Relevant in Real Estate Investing in 2026

In this video, I break down 3 tactical things you NEED to be doing in 2026 to stay relevant and profitable in real estate investing. If you saw my last video, “The Truth About Real Estate Investing in 2026,” you know the market has already shifted. A lot of investors are feeling it — tighter deals, more competition, and sellers who are harder to reach than ever. So this is part two — how to take action and get more deals. 👍 Like & subscribe for more real estate breakdowns Have a Deal? JV: greg@velocityhousebuyers.com IG: @grego_37

May 13, 2026Episode 52010 min

Buying A Squatter Property Increased My Net Worth Over $200k!

In this episode, I break down exactly how buying a property with a squatter inside increased my net worth by over $200,000 — and why most investors would have walked away from this deal. The big lesson: you get paid in direct proportion to your ability to solve problems. Most investors won't touch deals like this — that's exactly where the money is. Have a deal? Contact me 📩 greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📲 Instagram: @Grego_37

May 8, 2026Episode 51912 min

NEVER Let A Bank Hold Escrow For Rental Taxes & Insurance

Rental property investors — stop letting your mortgage servicer escrow your taxes & insurance. In this episode, I break down why you should NEVER let a bank or servicing company pay your taxes and insurance for you. I’m currently dealing with a servicer mistake that caused my payment to spike and it’s been a nightmare trying to fix. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ Why escrow accounts get screwed up ✅ How it can destroy your rental cash flow ✅ What to tell lenders so you can pay taxes/insurance yourself If you own rentals (or plan to), this is a lesson you need to hear. 📩 Email: greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📲 Instagram: @Grego_37

May 6, 2026Episode 51810 min

This Deal Wasn’t for Me..So I Assigned It for $18K

In this episode of Real Estate Investing Fast Track, I break down a Greenwood Lake, NY wholesale deal that I didn’t even want to buy myself. But just because it wasn’t a deal for me doesn’t mean it wasn’t a deal for someone else. I got it under contract for $150K and assigned it for $168K, making an $18K profit with a smooth, transparent transaction from start to finish. I go over how I found it through direct mail, why I passed on flipping it, and how I still made money by assigning it to another investor. 📩 Deals? / JV?: greg@velocityhousebuyers.com 📲 IG: @Grego_37