Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

Episode 113: Maui Million Dollar Lessons – ft. Brandon Eastman

🎙️ 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 still in Maui—but this time, they’re joined by friends, including returning guest Brandon Eastman. While the crew reflects on how far they’ve come, Brandon opens up about one of the hardest chapters in his investing journey—when he lost $1.2 million.
They talk through the mindset it takes to bounce back, the quiet battles most investors don’t talk about, and why the hard times often teach the most.
This one’s a reminder that behind every success story is a season of struggle—and the best investors don’t quit.
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Episode 112: The Power of Positive Thinking

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The Junkies are coming to you live from Maui in this special episode, diving into one of the most timeless success principles: Positive Mental Attitude—straight from the writings of Napoleon Hill.
They unpack how this mindset has shaped their investing journeys, why it’s more than just optimism, and how it can completely change the way you approach business, relationships, and life.
From beachfront insights to mindset breakthroughs, this episode is all about rewiring your thinking to win—regardless of the market or circumstances.
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Episode 111: The Hustle with Brandon Eastman

🎙️ 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.
Brandon Eastman is back—and this time, we’re diving deeper. From chasing deals to building long-term wealth, Brandon breaks down his latest moves in real estate and what’s changed since his last appearance. This episode is your reminder that if you’re not taking action, you’re just wasting time.
Hit play, take notes, and let this one light a fire under you.
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Episode 110: Brandon Eastman on Buying Big and Building Bold

🎙️ 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 Salem’s own Brandon Eastman—a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and owner of the Salem Bentleys. With a massive real estate portfolio and a deep presence in the local business scene, Brandon shares how he chooses what to buy, how he structures deals, and what it's like being a prominent business figure in a city he’s helped shape. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, this one’s packed with insight from a local powerhouse.
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Episode 109: Breaking Down the Deals with Sang Vu

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In this follow-up episode, Sang Vu returns to break down the exact deals that got him to a $69 million portfolio. From creative financing plays to value-add multifamily moves, Sang walks us through the good, the bad, and the big wins.
You’ll hear how he structured partnerships, found opportunity in overlooked markets, and learned to turn around properties that others passed on. Whether you’re new to investing or scaling your portfolio, Sang’s deal-by-deal breakdown is full of gems you don’t want to miss.
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Episode 108: Sang Vu's $69M Comeback Story

🎙️ 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 Sang Vu—real estate investor, broker, and longtime friend of Mike—who went from moving to the U.S. from Vietnam with nothing… to building a $69 million portfolio. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
Sang shares how he built it up, lost it all, and then clawed his way back. Half of his current portfolio is solo-owned, the other half is with partners, and every unit comes with a story. This episode is full of lessons on resilience, risk, and what it really takes to bounce back in real estate after getting knocked down.
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Episode 107: Partnerships, Resentment & Spotting the Wrong People

🎙️ 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 something that can make or break your investing journey—the people you do deals with. They unpack lessons learned from their own partnerships, including how to spot red flags early, avoid building resentment, and recognize when someone isn’t the right fit (even if they look great on paper).
Whether you're thinking about starting a partnership or you’re deep in one, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on why who you work with is just as important as the deal itself.
Listen in and learn how to protect your time, your energy, and your money.
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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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