Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

Episode 213: Having Money vs Being Wealthy

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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 OG Junkies are back in the studio — no guest, just real conversation. They break down the difference between having money and actually being wealthy, and why the two are not the same.
The conversation dives into cash vs. cash flow, assets vs. income, and how real wealth is built over time through ownership, discipline, and long-term thinking. This is a mindset shift that separates people who make money from those who keep and grow it.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 212: Juwan Johnson The Greatest Deal Junkie Testimonial Ever...

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals?
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.
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 sit down with Juwan Johnson, a real estate investor and mechanical engineer who is the perfect example of someone who knew real estate made sense… but waited to get started. Like many investors, he understood the opportunity but needed to see what was actually possible before taking action.
After getting around the right people and gaining the confidence to move forward, Juwan is now buying deal after deal. Period.
Beyond real estate, Juwan is a successful mechanical engineer, a rugby coach and former player, and one of the sharpest minds we’ve had in the studio. He’s also been an avid Deal Junkies listener and is now fully in the game himself.
This episode is a real look at what it takes to go from hesitation to execution, and how getting around the right people can completely change your trajectory.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 211: Matt Cox Returns With Even More Deals

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals?
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.
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, Matt Cox is back for round two. A true Deal Junkie, Matt returns after picking up more deals, facing real challenges, and continuing to push forward. Even after experiencing major setbacks, including properties that have burned down, he hasn’t slowed down.
This conversation dives into resilience in real estate, what it actually looks like to navigate tough situations, and how Matt continues to move forward by focusing on one deal at a time. It’s a real look at the ups and downs of investing, and what separates those who stay in the game from those who don’t.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 210: CEO of GoBundance - Matt King

In this episode of Deal Junkies, we sit down with Matt King, CEO of GoBundance, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and protect wealth at a high level.
Matt shares his journey from college dropout to leading a family office and one of the most powerful entrepreneurial communities in the country. This conversation dives deep into how top investors think about deal flow, capital allocation, and risk, along with the frameworks they use to evaluate both deals and operators.
We cover:
How to build consistent, high-quality deal flow
The difference between good deals and great operators
Risk management and decision-making at scale
Cash flow vs. growth investing strategies
Leadership, team building, and scaling a family office
Why community and personal development are non-negotiables for long-term success
Matt also shares powerful perspectives on money, purpose, and fulfillment, including why “money is just a tool” and how aligning with the right people can completely change your trajectory.
If you’re serious about investing, scaling your portfolio, and surrounding yourself with the right rooms, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Want to actually partner on deals with the Deal Junkies?Whether you’re looking to invest, bring deals to sell or broker, or explore JV opportunities, start the conversation here:https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/
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Episode 209: Talking Development Live from Mexico

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals?
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.
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 are coming to you live from Mexico, diving into all things development. They break down what it actually takes to go from raw land to a completed project, including site selection, entitlements, construction, timelines, and the real risks involved in development deals.
The conversation covers how development fits into a long-term investment strategy, where the biggest opportunities are today, and what investors need to understand before getting into ground-up projects. From early-stage planning to execution and delivery, this episode gives a real look into how development deals are structured and brought to life.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 208: Talking Deals with Cannon St Peter

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals?
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.
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 sit down with Cannon St Peter to talk deals. The conversation breaks down how deals are actually being analyzed, structured, and operated today, with a focus on the operational side that drives performance after closing. From underwriting and renovation planning to property management systems and efficiencies, this episode dives into what it really takes to execute at a high level.
They also get into how technology and AI are being applied in real time to improve deal flow, decision-making, and portfolio performance, and what investors should be paying attention to as the space continues to evolve.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 207: Cannon St Peter | The 25-Year-Old AI Investor Changing Property Management

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals?
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.
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 sit down with Cannon St Peter, a 25-year-old real estate operator and Director of Operations at Peak Asset Management who is bringing AI into the world of property management. Cannon shares how he got started in real estate at a young age, what it takes to manage and operate growing portfolios, and how AI tools are beginning to reshape the way properties are managed and optimized.
The conversation dives into the intersection of real estate and technology, how operational efficiency impacts investment performance, and why the next generation of investors is thinking differently about systems, automation, and scaling portfolios.
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!

Episode 206: Big Deals with AJ Nash

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals?
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.
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.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
In this episode, the Junkies continue the conversation with AJ Nash, partner and principal broker at Tradition Real Estate Partners. AJ has been involved in a wide range of commercial real estate deals and developments throughout the Willamette Valley and brings a unique perspective from the brokerage side of the industry.
This episode focuses on the deals. AJ walks through transactions he has been involved in, how opportunities come together, and what he looks for when evaluating real estate in markets like Salem and throughout the region.
The conversation covers deal structure, relationships, and the realities of getting transactions across the finish line. It’s a great look into how deals actually happen behind the scenes and the mindset needed to stay active in the market.
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Episode 205: Power Broker AJ Nash

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals?
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.
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 sit down with AJ Nash, partner and principal broker at Tradition Real Estate Partners and one of the founding members of the firm. AJ has been involved in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, developments, and business ventures throughout the Willamette Valley and has built a strong reputation as one of the region’s most respected brokers.
AJ talks about his upbringing and the path that eventually led him into real estate and entrepreneurship. The conversation dives into the relationships, deals, and decisions that helped shape his career and how he became deeply involved in the local real estate and business community.
Beyond real estate, AJ is also the owner of Clink!, a restaurant located in downtown Salem, giving him a unique perspective on building businesses, investing locally, and staying connected to the community.
This episode covers AJ’s journey, the deals that influenced his career, and the mindset that has helped him build businesses and opportunities across multiple industries.
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Episode 204: Joe Rinderknecht — The Missoula Deal

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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
Joe Rinderknecht of Cowboy Capital is back with the Junkies to break down one of his favorite deals.
Joe walks through the 54-unit apartment acquisition in Missoula, Montana that Cowboy Capital purchased in September 2024. Originally listed for $6.5 million, the team moved quickly, underwriting the deal immediately and putting earnest money down on day one. After negotiating directly with the seller, they secured the property for $6.8 million, even after a higher competing offer came in.
At the time of purchase, rents averaged just $783 per unit and most tenants were month-to-month. After implementing roughly $13,000 per unit in renovations and executing a strong rent repositioning strategy, the property has dramatically increased in value. With an all-in cost around $7.5 million, the asset is now being marketed near $11.8 million.
Joe also shares how Cowboy Capital operates with a small but efficient team and why tight operations matter when scaling deals. We get into one of his toughest early deals that dragged on for years and barely broke even, proving that every investor has scars along the way.
The episode also highlights Joe’s nonprofit, Tiny's Tribe, which supports families dealing with tragic life events by providing financial help, food, housing improvements, and support to help people move forward.
This one is a deep dive into deal structure, execution, and the lessons that come from both wins and setbacks.