Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast
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Ep 176Episode 175: Mike vs. Dane Showdown
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact This episode was supposed to be about world events, the economy, and the deals we’re working on. Instead, it quickly turned into a showdown between Mike and Dane. Tension, friendly fire, bad takes, but somehow we still managed to squeeze in a few nuggets of actual investing wisdom.
Ep 175Episode 174: More Deals = More Fun
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact In this episode, the Junkies dive into what they love most: deals. Big ones, weird ones, creative ones — and everything in between. We walk through the latest opportunities on our desk, how we’re structuring them, what’s working in today’s market, and why talking deals is still the most fun part of the business. If you want insights straight from the trenches, with real numbers and real strategy, this episode delivers.
Ep 174Episode 173: Back with Michael Hamilton — Breaking Down His Latest Deals
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact In this episode, we sit back down with Michael Hamilton to dig into what he’s been building since his last appearance. Portland’s development market has shifted, banks have changed, and his pipeline has exploded. We break down his newest projects, how he’s structuring debt in today’s climate, and why he’s moving faster than anyone else in the region. If you want a real look at what it takes to develop in one of the tightest housing markets in the country, this episode is it.
Ep 173Episode 172: Back with Our Good Friend, Michael Hamilton
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.site/InvestorInformation Michael Hamilton is back. A close friend of the Junkies and the founder of Seneca Development, Michael joins us again to dive deeper into the power of collaboration, trust, and experience in building real estate portfolios. We talk through deals, what it takes to structure successful projects, and why having the right people at the table changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered what the behind-the-scenes of high-level partnerships looks like, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!
Ep 172Episode 171: Internal Ops, External Wins
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.site/InvestorInformation In this episode, the Junkies catch up with Gabe fresh off his trip to Japan and reflect on what they learned from having Rob Beardsley on the show. From there, they dive deep into Stack Asset Group’s business plan, what’s working, what needs improvement, and how they’re overcoming bottlenecks while keeping the momentum alive. It’s an honest look at what it takes to run a high-performance real estate investment company without losing your edge. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!
Ep 171Episode 170: The Deal Junkie Buys His First Home
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this episode, the Junkies get personal. Dane just bought his first home, a 1960s riverfront property that isn’t about maximizing returns or cranking out cash flow. It’s not a flip, it’s not a rental, and it’s not about the money. It’s just… home. This marks a major shift for the guys, who usually chase ROI over lifestyle. And the best part? Trevor’s moving in too. From funding the deal to planning the reno, they share what it’s like buying a place just to live in, a rare move for full-time investors. Some might call it a milestone. Others might call it regression. Either way, it's a fresh take on investing, priorities, and building something that matters. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! Invest with Stack: stackassetgroup.com/contact
Ep 170Episode 169: Rob Beardsley and the Rise of Lone Star Capital
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who have closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. The Junkies sit down with one of their favorite guests yet, Rob Beardsley, Founder and CEO of Lone Star Capital, a vertically integrated multifamily investment firm with more than 5,000 apartment homes under management. Rob shares how he co-founded Lone Star at just 21 years old while studying at Carnegie Mellon University and has since led the acquisition, financing, and management of more than $800 million in apartment investments. Today, his firm has grown to a 200-person organization, managing everything from property management and construction to asset management and investor relations. In this episode, Rob and the Junkies discuss: How he built Lone Star Capital from the ground up The fundamentals of disciplined underwriting and deal structure Lessons from managing over 400 investor partnerships What drives long-term success in multifamily investing Rob also shares insight into his bestselling books, his approach to leadership, and what it takes to build a world-class real estate platform. To start your own journey in passive real estate investing, connect with Stack Asset Group: stackassetgroup.com/contact
Ep 169Episode 168: Scaling Means Hiring... and Firing
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this episode, the Junkies get real about what it actually takes to build a solid team — and when to make the tough call to let someone go. They break down: How to know when it's time to hire What to look for (and avoid) in a new team member The hardest firings they've had to make and what they learned A few quick-fire takes on the economic climate and how it's shaping business decisions This one’s all about growing as a leader, staying sharp, and making calls that move your business forward. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact
Ep 168Episode 167: Jaryn, the Junkies & Economics
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who have closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this episode, the Junkies bring back their youngest regular guest and favorite listener – Jaryn Montgomery of Montgomery Asset Group. While economics might not be his idea of fun, Jaryn shows up ready to talk market conditions, macro trends, inflation, interest rates, and how it all affects real estate investors like him. At just 23, Jaryn has already built a strong portfolio and continues to grow as an investor and developer, but he is also learning the importance of keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Tune in for a laid-back but insightful conversation about how market cycles shape strategy, the difference between noise and signal in economic data, and how younger investors can prepare for whatever comes next. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To buy your first deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team, visit: vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To discuss deals and investment opportunities, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab: investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out: smipropertyowners.com
Ep 167Episode 166: The Young Gun Jaryn Montgomery
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. The Junkies are joined by one of their favorite people — 23-year-old investor and developer Jaryn Montgomery of Montgomery Asset Group. Jaryn may be young, but he’s already built a serious real estate portfolio and is quickly making a name for himself as a construction-savvy investor who knows how to get deals done. In this episode, the crew dives into Jaryn’s early success, what he’s learned from doing the hard work himself, and why he’s so driven to keep leveling up. They also talk about Jaryn’s unique relationship with the Junkies, how he’s grown alongside the group, and why he’s basically the unofficial fifth host of the show — our #1 fan and one of the sharpest young investors around. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab: investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out: smipropertyowners.com
Ep 166Episode 165: Raising Monmouth Avenue Cottages with Kelsie LPJ
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. We’re back with investor and developer Kelsie LPJ, who returns to unpack the full story behind MAC (Monmouth Avenue Cottages), her 15-unit cottage cluster development in Oregon. Originally planned as a duplex and fourplex, this project evolved into a thoughtfully designed micro-community. In this episode, Kelsie breaks down the key elements of raising MAC: How the original vision expanded into a full-scale development The zoning, design, and permitting challenges she navigated Her capital stack strategy and what it took to secure funding Lessons learned from leading every part of the project as a woman developer in a male-dominated industry This is the real, unfiltered play-by-play of what it takes to build something from the ground up, and the mindset you need to carry it through. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab: investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out: smipropertyowners.com
Ep 165Episode 164: The Development Grind with Kelsie LPJ
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Kelsie LPJ—a savvy real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur who’s leading the charge on her first cottage cluster development project. Kelsie opens up about the risks she’s taken, the deals she’s closed, and how she carved out space in an industry where women are often underestimated. As a wife, mother, and investor, her story is proof that you don’t have to compromise ambition to build something lasting. 🎧 Tune in now and learn what it really takes to build while balancing it all. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/
Ep 164Episode 163: Deals with Jordan Brown
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Jordan Brown is back in the studio for part two—and this time it’s all deals. In this follow-up episode, Jordan sits down with the Junkies to break down how he’s structuring recent acquisitions, how he evaluates opportunities in self-storage and beyond, and what it’s been like building partnerships with the Deal Junkies team. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to go from solo investor to operating multiple partnerships and syndicated assets, this one’s for you. Packed with tactical insights and real examples, this conversation showcases the next chapter of Jordan’s journey as an active investor—and how he's stacking wins alongside some of the most experienced operators in the game. 🎧 Tune in and take notes. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 163Episode 162: How Jordan Brown Scaled Storage & Stacked Equity
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Jordan Brown—entrepreneur, self-storage operator, and real estate investor—to break down his journey from humble beginnings to building a self-storage portfolio and partnering with the Deal Junkies themselves. Jordan shares how he got started in real estate, the types of assets he’s focused on today, and what it looks like to grow as an operator while building meaningful partnerships along the way. We get into: How he identified opportunity in self-storage Lessons from the early grind Why surrounding yourself with deal-makers changes everything What it takes to stay sharp and keep growing This one is all about evolution—from starting solo to stacking deals with the right people around you. Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned operator, you’ll take away something from Jordan’s story. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 162Episode 161: Our First LIVE Deal Junkies Episode
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this show is packed with real strategies, real deals, and real stories to help you scale your portfolio and build wealth. For the first time ever, the Deal Junkies hit the stage live at the SRE Meetup in Salem—and this one does not disappoint. In this episode, Gabe Johansen, Mike Nuss, Trevor Howard, and Dane McKinney answer tough audience questions, break down real deals on the spot, and bring their trademark mix of insight, strategy, and off-the-cuff hilarity. You’ll hear: Live deal analysis from real investors Creative solutions to complex problems Candid Q&A with the crowd Lessons from $500M+ in combined experience Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this is what Deal Junkies is all about—raw, unfiltered deal talk with the people actually doing it. 🎧 Hit play and experience the energy of Deal Junkies LIVE. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! 📈 Looking to partner on a deal or become an accredited investor? 👉 https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍Join us at the next SRE Meetup 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ 🎤 Investor Lab Events 👉 https://investorlab.com/events/ 🏘 SMI Property Management 👉 https://smipropertyowners.com/ 📚 Get Help Buying Your First Deal 👉 https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 161Episode 160: The Metrics That Actually Matter
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies dive into what it really takes to grow your business with intention — and it starts with knowing your numbers. We’re talking real success metrics: What should you be tracking weekly, monthly, and quarterly? How do you know if you're actually moving the needle? What numbers are just noise, and which ones truly drive results? From KPIs and scorecards to team accountability and systems that support scale, this is the playbook behind the growth. And yes — we leave three whole minutes at the end to talk about deals. You’re welcome, Mike. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team? We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job: → www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 160Episode 159: OG Deal Junkies
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. It’s been a minute since it was just the main four in the studio — no guests, no agendas, just the OG Junkies doing what they love most: talking deals, sharing laughs, and diving into the topics that keep us obsessed with the game. In this episode, Mike brings up (of course) economics, we run through some of our current favorite deals, and we reflect on what makes this whole thing so addicting — building, negotiating, creating, and doing it all with your best friends. If you’ve been rocking with us from the beginning, this one feels like home. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team? We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job: → www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 159Episode 158: Success That Doesn’t Suck the Life Out of You
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. The Oasis Freight Transport phenoms are back — Vince Gonzalez and Polo Garza Jr. join the Junkies for another round, and this time we’re diving into their growing footprint in real estate — from wholesaling and commercial brokering to how their blue-collar grit translated into big-time deals. But this episode isn’t just about working hard… it’s about working smart. The episode turns into an impromptu intervention for our very own Marc Gallegos, who (let’s be honest) never stops working. Vince and Polo talk about how they've been able to scale, offload, and delegate so they can actually enjoy the success they’ve built — without burning out. It’s equal parts deal talk, life lessons, and big laughs — and it just might convince you to take a vacation. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team? We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job: → www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🚚 Learn more about Oasis Freight Transport: → oftrans.com/about 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 158Episode 157: The Garza Legacy – Faith, Family & Freight
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this unforgettable episode, the Junkies sit down with Polo Garza Sr., Polo Garza Jr., and their cousin Vince Gonzales, founders of Oasis Freight Transport — a family-run brokerage and carrier that has become one of the most trusted names in freight across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. They flew in on their private jet to be here. The Garzas share their full story — from Monterrey, Mexico, to Washington in the 1950s, to building a company that now spans 48 states, Alaska, and Canada. Polo Sr. bought his first truck in 1990, and over 25 years they cultivated relationships with manufacturers, distributors, carriers, and farmers. Today, their network is their power. This episode brings the emotion: the blessings, the hardships, the family unity, and the legacy they’re building in business and life. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team? We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job: → www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🚚 Check out their company: → oftrans.com/about 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 157Episode 156: Purpose, Pressure, and Playing Big with Justin Freishtat
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down once again with Justin Freishtat — but this time, the conversation goes beyond business. Justin opens up about his involvement with SafeSpace Global, a company developing multi-modal AI technology designed to prevent school shootings and violent incidents. It's a mission-driven project he's deeply passionate about — and one that couldn’t be more relevant in today’s climate. The episode also dives into the risky deals, big swings, and hard lessons that have shaped Justin as an operator and investor. From capital structuring to navigating high-pressure decisions, this is a candid look at what it takes to keep pushing forward while staying grounded in purpose. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact Looking to join the team? We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job: → www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 156Episode 155: Justin Freishtat on Building Real Wealth Through Business and Real Estate
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Justin Freishtat — a powerhouse operator, capital raiser, and entrepreneur who’s scaled multiple businesses and led high-growth investment strategies across industries. Justin shares how he built Heartland Foods to $87M in revenue before it was acquired by private equity in 2022, and how he now manages a diversified investment portfolio that includes multifamily, single-family, and pre-IPO private equity. The conversation dives deep into capital raising, leadership, investor relations, and the mindset it takes to thrive under pressure and keep scaling — no matter the market. If you’re serious about building something meaningful, this one is packed with insights from someone who’s actually doing it. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact Looking to join the team? We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the job opportunities section: → www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 155Episode 154: For the Love of Gabe (and Econ)
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. The Junkies are back with Sean Williams for round two — but before they get into any real estate talk, they spend the first half of the episode talking about everyone’s favorite topic: Gabe. Since he’s not in the studio to shut it down, the guys take full advantage and go around sharing what they love most about Gabe — the kind of friend, leader, and investor he is inside and out. It's funny, honest, and borderline emotional (but in a very Junkie way). Then, in true Deal Junkies fashion, they end the episode with Trevor’s least favorite segment of all time — an economic update from Mike. Yes, charts may have been involved. It’s chaos, it’s love, it’s real estate… and it’s why you keep coming back. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 154Episode 153: Sean Williams’ Origin Story
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies bring on their longtime friend, trusted lender, and maybe soon-to-be partner Sean Williams of Open Door Capital Partners. Sean shares how he first got into real estate, what led him into the world of hard money lending, and the biggest lessons he’s learned working with investors from every angle of the business. The guys also talk about what’s next — how Sean is scaling up, what deals he’s chasing now, and how the transition from lender to active partner is changing the game. This one’s full of insight for anyone looking to grow their capital, strengthen their network, and evolve their role in the real estate space. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 153Episode 152: The Power of the Room
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. This one’s a little bit of everything — classic Junkies chaos — but the heart of the episode is Dane’s talk at last night’s real estate meetup, where he broke down partnerships, joint ventures, and syndications in a way that actually makes sense. The guys use that as a jumping-off point to talk about something bigger: the value of being in the room. Because as much as books, podcasts, and courses can teach you — nothing will move your investing career forward faster than surrounding yourself with the people who are already doing it. This episode is your reminder that showing up, shaking hands, and getting in the mix is how deals get done — and how real estate careers are built. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 152Episode 151: Growing in a Down Market
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Real estate hasn’t been easy the past few years. The market shifted, interest rates climbed, and a lot of people tapped out. But some didn’t just survive — they grew. In this episode, the Junkies talk candidly about the tough stretch the market has gone through and how they were still able to scale while others hit pause. They unpack the mindset, moves, and strategies that helped them (and their partners) grow during one of the most challenging periods in real estate. This one is part reflection, part playbook — and all about what it really takes to grow when the market isn’t on your side. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 151Episode 150: Deal Talk, Real Talk
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. For our 150th episode, we’re doing what we do best — talking real estate. But this one hits a little deeper. In this episode, Mike opens up about the deals he’s working on right now, how he’s stepping into the world of syndication, and why this next chapter feels different. From structuring opportunities to building something bigger than just the next acquisition, Mike reflects on what it means to bring people in, help others grow, and do it all with intention. This isn’t just about units and returns — it’s about legacy, community, and doing work you can be proud of. Thanks for being with us for 150 episodes. Let’s keep building. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 150Episode 149: Social Security Won’t Save You
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Let’s be real — Social Security is not a retirement plan, and by the time many of us get there, it may not even exist. In this episode, the Junkies break down the cold, hard truth: if you’re counting on the government to fund your retirement, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. They talk about what the numbers actually look like, what happens when the checks stop coming, and why real estate is the most reliable path to financial freedom. Whether you’re 25 or 55, this episode is your wake-up call to start building assets that will actually support you when you stop working. Because if you don’t own income-producing property, someone else owns your future. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 149Episode 148: Why Mike Hates Alex Hormozi
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Trevor bought Alex Hormozi’s latest $6,000 drop — AI tools, scaling frameworks, and access to 200 “free” business books. Mike? Not having it. In this episode, the Junkies break down whether Hormozi’s offer is brilliant or just a slick marketing funnel. Trevor defends the value, Mike calls it the biggest email grab in modern history, and the crew debates whether tools like this actually move the needle for real estate entrepreneurs. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page
Ep 148Episode 147: Most Likely to Buy Deals
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. The Junkies kick this one off with a fun throwback — what they were actually voted most likely to do in high school (and who totally lived up to it). Then they pivot hard into what they do best: breaking down deals. Trevor brings a 96-unit deal to the table that he’s eyeing, and he wants the crew’s input. They go deep on the numbers, location, financing strategy, and risk factors — everything you’d want to hear when experienced investors analyze a real opportunity in real time. If you like real deal talk mixed with a little personality, this one’s got both. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 147Episode 146: Goal Setters, Deal Getters
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies talk honestly about the goals they’ve hit, what they’re working toward now, and what keeps them moving forward when they reach big milestones. They share real moments from their journeys, hitting financial goals, getting stuck, pivoting careers, and finding new reasons to keep going. It’s all about staying hungry, setting targets that matter, and leveling up when the old goals aren’t big enough anymore. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 146Episode 145: Big Deals, Bigger Pipeline
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies peel back the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the best deals they have in the pipeline right now. You’ll hear what markets they’re targeting, how the deals are structured, and why they’re excited about each one. They also break down the red flags they’ve seen recently and what they’re actively avoiding. If you’ve ever wanted to hear what top-tier investors are really working on (not just talking about), this episode is packed with insights and action. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 145Episode 144: Macro Mike Strikes Again
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. The Junkies are back — and this time, Macro Mike is taking the lead (and putting Trevor to sleep). In this episode, the guys break down the current state of the economy and what it means for real estate investors. From interest rates and inflation to lending, consumer behavior, and investor confidence, this is the macro update you didn’t know you needed. Mike brings the charts, the insights, and a few spicy takes on where the market’s heading next. If you're making moves in today’s climate (or holding back), this episode will give you the clarity to navigate what's coming. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 144Episode 143: In the Trenches with Caleb the Investor
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Caleb Webster — aka Caleb the Investor — is back in the studio, and this time it’s all about the deals. From flips to multifamily to new development, the Junkies and Caleb go deep into what he’s currently working on, how he finds and structures deals, and the wild stories behind some of his biggest wins and losses. If you're curious how a young developer operates in today’s market or just want to hear real, unfiltered deal talk from someone in the trenches, this one’s packed with game. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 143Episode 142: Caleb Webster the Investor
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. The Junkies sit down with Caleb Webster, better known as Caleb the Investor — a 32-year-old entrepreneur, developer, and real estate investor who got his start at just 24. In this episode, Caleb walks the Junkies through his journey of getting into the game young, taking big risks, learning hard lessons, and stacking wins along the way. From his first deal to his current developments, Caleb opens up about what it really takes to go all in on real estate in your 20s and build something that lasts. If you’re looking for insight, motivation, or just a real look at the path of a young investor who made it work, this episode delivers. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 142Episode 141: What the Market’s Really Doing Right Now
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. It’s July 2024, and the real estate market feels different — because it is. In this episode, the Junkies break down what they’re seeing across the board: interest rates holding steady but high, inventory finally starting to rise in some markets, multifamily deals sitting longer, and sellers getting more flexible. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 141Episode 140: The Big Beautiful Bill & Bigger Real Estate Moves
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. The Junkies are back together talking deals — what they’re working on, what’s closing, and what’s coming down the pipeline. But they’re also diving into something bigger: a new, game-changing bill that just passed and could have major implications for the real estate world. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities Click Here: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meet Up: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 140Episode 139: What It’s Like Being a 26-Year-Old Investor
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Today, Dane is flying solo in the studio repping the Junkies — and he’s joined by 26-year-old real estate investor Erik Nielson, someone the crew met at a recent mastermind in Washington. Dane and Erik dive into what it’s like to be building a real estate portfolio at such a young age — the opportunities, the pressure, and the mindset that sets young investors apart. Whether you're just starting or already scaling, this conversation brings a fresh perspective on what’s possible when you start early and go all in. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities Click Here: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meet Up: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 139Episode 138: From Big Wins to Bigger Lessons with Dustin Miller
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this follow-up episode, the Junkies bring Dustin Miller back to break down his favorite and least favorite real estate deals. From the wins that built his $18M portfolio to the headaches that nearly broke it, Dustin shares the raw stories behind the numbers. You’ll hear what made one deal unforgettable — and what made another nearly unforgivable. Whether you’re new to investing or knee-deep in deals, this episode will sharpen your instincts on what to chase and what to avoid. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 138Episode 137: From Apartments to Floating Saunas - How Dustin Miller Invests Differently
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Dustin Miller — a Portland real estate investor and broker who does it all. Dustin owns a development and property management company with 140 units and an $18 million portfolio. He’s always on the hunt for investors and great deals, but his story doesn’t stop there. Dustin also owns Elevated Tides — a floating sauna company and marina he and his team redesigned into a one-of-a-kind waterfront destination. From multifamily to unique lifestyle assets, Dustin’s approach to investing, development, and community-building will give you plenty of fresh ideas to level up your own deals. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 137Episode 136: John Baker on Balance, Books & Staying a Junkie
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this follow-up episode, the Junkies sit down with John Baker once again — but this time, they go beyond real estate. John opens up about life after selling the Ned Baker Group, what retirement really looks like, and his passion project: writing a book. They swap stories about finding meaning outside the daily grind, but of course, they can’t help circling back to deals — because they’re all junkies at heart. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 136Episode 135: Behind the Ned Baker Name - John Baker’s Real Estate Legacy
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with John Baker — a longtime realtor and real estate investor whose family legacy goes back to the Ned Baker Group, the company his dad, Ned Baker, founded in 1976. John shares how growing up in the business shaped his approach, why he eventually sold the company 14 years ago, and how he stayed active in real estate investing even after stepping away from the day-to-day grind. You’ll hear how John finds good deals, what he looks for now that he’s retired, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 135Episode 134: Breaking Down Alex’s Deals
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In Episode 133, the Junkies sit back down with Alex Lawson for a deeper dive into the deals he’s working on right now. From finding hidden opportunities in Georgia to the creative ways he’s funding and structuring his projects, Alex opens up about the real numbers, real risks, and real rewards behind his growing portfolio. If you want to see exactly how another investor is putting deals together—step by step—don’t miss this one. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 134Episode 132: Alex Lawson’s Real Estate Playbook
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In Episode 132, the Junkies sit down with Alex Lawson, a real estate investor they connected with at an SRE Meetup. Alex is on a mission to rebuild communities—one deal at a time. He shares how he finds and structures his deals, why he focuses on properties in Georgia, and what drives him to invest where others might overlook. If you’ve ever wondered how to combine impact and profit in real estate, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 133Episode 131: Paul Kerley’s Favorite Deals + Real Advice for the Junkies
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. Back for part two, Paul Kerley—one of the Northwest’s biggest real estate investors—dives into his all-time favorite deals, what made them stand out, and how he approached each one with a long-game mindset. This episode gets personal as the Deal Junkies ask Paul for direct advice on their own investment strategies, challenges, and growth. From portfolio-building insights to hard-earned lessons, this one is packed with gold for investors at any level. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 132Episode 130: The Spiritual Principles of Real Estate with Paul Kerley
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this powerful episode, the Deal Junkies sit down with Paul Kerley—one of the most successful and respected real estate investors in the Pacific Northwest. But this isn’t just a conversation about deals. Paul shares how faith, discipline, and spiritual alignment have guided his journey to building a massive portfolio valued at over $500 million and an impactful life. You’ll hear how he integrates purpose with profit, why integrity always wins long-term, and how spiritual principles can ground you through the chaos of real estate. Whether you're faith-driven or just looking for deeper meaning in your work, this episode will leave you thinking differently about the way you invest. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 131Episode 129: Deals & Trevor Crashes the Boat (Again)
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In this episode, the guys dive into recent deals they’re working on, share lessons learned from the trenches, and—of course—break down how Trevor managed to crash the boat… again. From multifamily negotiations to misadventures on the water, it’s equal parts strategy and chaos. If you like real talk with your real estate, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 130Episode 128: Real Talk Market Update
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. This week’s episode is a little bit of everything. The junkies attempt to give a market update (keyword: attempt) and end up bouncing from interest rates to inventory to whatever else comes to mind. If you’re looking for data-backed insights and sharp economic forecasts… maybe skip this one. But if you want real, off-the-cuff takes from investors who are in the trenches every day—tune in. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 129Episode 127: Robert Harden on Subject-To Deals
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. Robert Harden is back for part two—and this time, we go even deeper into the subject-to strategy that’s helping him build wealth one house at a time. Rob walks through how he structures his deals, what he says to sellers, and how he’s finding opportunities in today’s high-rate market by taking over existing mortgages. You’ll hear the real conversations, the numbers behind the strategy, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. If you’re trying to build a real estate portfolio without taking on today’s interest rates, this is the episode to listen to. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 128Episode 126: Robert Harden’s Strategy to Build Wealth
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. This episode features Robert Harden, a real estate investor who’s mastered the art of subject-to deals—taking over existing mortgages at low interest rates to build his portfolio one property at a time. Rob shares how he got started, why subject-to became his go-to strategy, and exactly how he positions the ask when talking to sellers. If you're trying to invest without taking on today’s high interest rates, this episode is packed with real-world, actionable game. And beyond the deals? Rob’s just a great all-around guy—we’re stoked to have him on the show. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/
Ep 127Episode 125: A Deal Breakdown... and a Door Breakdown
E🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In Episode 125, the Junkies break down a few of Mike’s recent deals—but not before diving into the chaos that unfolded at one of his rental units this past week. Spoiler: a SWAT team had to break in. Tune in to hear the full story, what actually happened, and how it ties back to real estate, risk, and decision-making as an investor. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/