Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

Episode 226: The State of the World According to the Bond Market

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🎙️ 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 and talk through the current state of the world economy, government debt, inflation, interest rates, and the bond market.
The conversation dives into:
Why the bond market matters more than most people realize
The long-term effects of government spending and rising debt
Inflation, interest rates, and the pressure facing the economy
Why the guys believe we’re heading toward a “rock and a hard place” financially
How these macroeconomic shifts impact real estate, investing, and everyday people
Why hard assets, cash flow, and long-term thinking matter more than ever
This episode is a deeper macro conversation around money, markets, and the realities of navigating an increasingly uncertain financial world.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 225: Building Wealth One Deal at a Time with Tommy Magill

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Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ 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 Tommy Magill, founder and principal of Woodward Homes based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tommy shares his journey from building Lincoln Logs as a kid, to working on massive high-rise developments in Miami and New York City, to eventually building his own highly profitable infill real estate business from the ground up.
The conversation dives into:
Tommy’s transition from architecture and luxury skyscraper development into flipping homes and building spec houses
How he scaled a portfolio of rentals while staying conservative and disciplined
Why he prefers “base hits” over risky home-run deals
The economics behind infill development and why simplicity wins
Building spec homes, subdividing land, and finding off-market deals
Why chasing freedom, family time, and fulfillment became more important than chasing billions
The reality of success, entrepreneurship, and designing a life you actually enjoy
Tommy also shares some incredible stories from working on billion-dollar developments, his thoughts on real estate cycles, and why having enough is sometimes the real win.
This episode is packed with practical insight, honest perspective, and one of the most grounded conversations we’ve had around building wealth intentionally.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 224: Small Plex or Commercial?

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ 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 answer a question sent in by a longtime listener who is trying to decide what to do with a chunk of capital. Should he stay smaller and buy a duplex or small plex on his own, or should he partner up and jump straight into commercial real estate?
The guys break down the pros and cons of both paths, the realities of scaling, risk, partnerships, cash flow, and what they would personally consider if they were starting over today.
This is a practical conversation for anyone trying to figure out the best way to take the next step in real estate investing.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 223: The Habits of High Performers with Jan Johansen

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🎙️ 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 Jan Johansen of LIV Optimized Wellness. Jan is a biohacker, entrepreneur, Gabe Johansen’s wife, and honestly one of the most impressive and kind people we’ve had in the studio. She has built a health and lifestyle approach specifically designed for high-performing individuals who want to operate at a high level in business, family, fitness, and life long term.
What makes Jan stand out is not just the knowledge she has around optimization, recovery, hormones, nutrition, routines, and performance, but how genuinely thoughtful and intentional she is with helping people improve their lives. You can tell very quickly that she truly cares about helping others feel better, perform better, and live better.
The conversation dives into the habits, routines, recovery systems, mindset shifts, and daily disciplines that help high performers maintain energy, focus, longevity, and balance while navigating demanding careers and busy lives.
This episode is all about optimizing your life so you can perform better in every area, not just business.
Follow Jan here:@jamel410 on Instagram
www.livoptimized.com
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 222: Financial Engineering

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ 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 concept of “financial engineering” — what they believe is a more accurate and professional way to describe creative deal structuring in today’s market.
With social media influencers and wholesalers throwing around the term “creative finance” nonstop, the phrase has started to lose meaning. The guys break down the difference between gimmicks and real financial structuring, and how sophisticated operators actually think through deals, risk, leverage, partnerships, and capital stacks.
This conversation is all about solving problems, structuring opportunities, and understanding how real estate deals are actually put together behind the scenes.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 221: The Future of Property Management

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We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time.
You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
Start the conversation here:https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/
🎙️ 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 property management systems and how rapidly changing technology is making operations faster, more efficient, and more scalable than ever before.
From automation and AI tools to leasing systems, communication platforms, and operational workflows, they break down how modern property management is evolving and why the operators who adapt the fastest will have a major advantage moving forward.
This conversation is all about systems, efficiency, and the future of managing real estate at scale.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 220: What You Didn’t Know About Gabe Johansen

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
Start the conversation here:https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/
🎙️ 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, we take a different angle and dive into what you don’t see about Gabe Johansen. Not just the deals or the business, but the background, mindset, and experiences that have shaped how he operates today.
This is a deeper look into who Gabe is, how he thinks, and what has driven his growth in real estate and beyond. From lessons learned along the way to the perspectives that guide his decisions, this episode pulls back the curtain on one of the key voices behind the Deal Junkies.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 219: Trevor Howard The Evolution

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ 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 one of our very first episodes, we sat down with Trevor Howard to hear his story. Now we’re back for an update.
In this episode, we revisit Trevor’s journey and break down what has changed, what has stayed the same, and how his perspective has evolved. From deals and business growth to mindset and life outside of real estate, this is a real look at what happens over time when you stay in the game.
This conversation gives insight into the progression of a real estate operator, the lessons learned along the way, and what it actually looks like to continue building year after year.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 218: The Why | What Gets Us Out of Bed Every Day

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ 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 step away from deals and dive into something deeper — their why. They talk about what actually gets them out of bed every morning, where their motivation comes from, and how they build the discipline to keep showing up day after day.
This is a raw conversation about purpose, drive, and the mindset behind everything they do. Beyond real estate, this episode is about understanding what fuels you, what keeps you going, and how to stay consistent even when it is hard.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 217: How to Start Investing in Real Estate

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
Start the conversation here:https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/
🎙️ 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, Trevor and the Junkies kick off a new educational series designed for those who want to get started in real estate but are not exactly sure how. With so many new listeners coming in, this episode breaks down the fundamentals and gives a clear starting point for taking action.
They cover what it actually takes to begin investing, how to think about your first deal, and the key steps to move from learning to doing. Whether you are brand new or have been sitting on the sidelines, this episode is built to give you clarity and direction.
This is just the beginning. We are building out a full educational library to help you learn, take action, and continue growing.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!