Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

Episode 106: How to Keep Going When Everything Sucks

🎙️ 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 dive into how to keep your head on straight when things are going bad. From mindset shifts to stress management, they break down why it's better to sleep than spiral, how every problem has a solution, and what it takes to stay calm and keep closing—especially when it feels like the world is against you.
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Episode 105: The Art of The Deal

🎙️ 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 dive into The Art of the Deal — how to negotiate like a pro, structure true win-win deals, and actually win the deal. You’ll learn how to find leverage, make your offer the obvious choice, and close with confidence. Whether you're just starting out or trying to scale up, these tactics will sharpen your edge.
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Episode 104: A Real Estate Scaling Roadmap

🎙️ 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.
Trevor lays out his step-by-step roadmap for scaling a real estate portfolio—and puts it to the test. He asks Gabe and Mike to weigh in: is this the same path they followed to grow their own empires? What would they add, change, or skip entirely?
This conversation is packed with honest insights, differing perspectives, and real advice for anyone trying to figure out the right order to grow in real estate. If you're wondering how to go from your first deal to financial freedom, this episode breaks it down.
 
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Episode 103: Why Sellers Carry – The Power of Seller Financing

🎙️ 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.
Ever wondered why a seller would finance a deal instead of taking a lump sum? In this episode, the Junkies break down the motivations behind seller financing—why sellers choose to carry, how it benefits both buyers and sellers, and how you can leverage these deals to build your portfolio. Whether you're a new investor looking for creative financing strategies or an experienced buyer wanting to structure better deals, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!
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Episode 102: Why Do People Get Into Real Estate?

🎙️ 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.
Why do people get into real estate? Is it just for the money, or is there something more? In this episode, we dive into the deeper reasons behind investing and how resentment and burning bridges can wreck both business and friendships. If you’re in the game for the long haul, you won’t want to miss this one.
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Episode 101: What Is Fractional Reserve Banking?

🎙️ 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.
Ever heard of fractional reserve banking? Yeah, us too… kinda. In this episode, the Junkies attempt to break down what it actually is, why it matters (or doesn’t?), and why Dane and Mike have very different opinions on it. Expect heated debates, questionable analogies, and a few “when all else fails, ask ChatGPT” moments.
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Episode 100: The Journey, The Deals, The Junkies

🎙️ 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 our 100th episode, the Junkies reflect on their favorite podcast moments, share insights on what’s driven their success, and discuss the dedication needed to reach this huge milestone. Only the top 10% of podcasts make it to Episode 100, so it’s a major achievement for these shiny object-loving, dyslexic-esque group of guys!
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Episode 99: The Urban Doom Loop - Is Portland in Trouble?

🎙️ 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.
Portland is facing a rough economic cycle, and the data isn’t looking good. Jobs are declining, the population is shrinking, and a staggering $1 billion in wealth has moved out of the area. We break down the latest economic trends and discuss whether Portland is caught in an urban doom loop—where declining conditions lead to even fewer businesses, jobs, and investments, creating a downward spiral.
Oh, and if anyone knows Phil Knight, please tell him we love him and need him on the podcast.
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Episode 98: What’s Going on in the World & How It Affects You

🎙️ 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 Deal Junkies dive into what’s happening in the world—breaking down the latest political moves, economic shifts, and real estate market trends. From the president’s policies to how they could impact your wallet, job, and investments, we’re unpacking the big-picture changes that affect everyday life. Will interest rates keep climbing? Is the housing market heading for a major shift? And how should real estate investors be positioning themselves in this uncertain landscape?
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Episode 97: Inside the Single-Family Housing Market

🎙️ 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 break down the single-family housing market—where it’s headed, what investors need to watch for, and whether it’s still the best entry point for new investors. But that’s not all—we’re throwing in a dash of commercial real estate to explore how investors can transition into larger deals and diversify their portfolios. Whether you're flipping, holding, or looking to scale, this episode will give you the insights you need to make smarter moves in today’s market.
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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/