Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

Episode 56: How Trevor Lost $800,000

In this episode of Deal Junkies, the Junkies discuss how Trevor Howard blew through and basically lost $800,000. He opens up about the tough lessons learned, and the importance of good partnerships and proper financial management. The Junkies hope that by sharing these hard-earned insights, they can help others avoid similar pitfalls, unlike Trevor, who was warned by Gabe... but didn't listen and still went and lost a bunch of money.
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Episode 55: How to Find Real Estate Deals

In this episode, the junkies break down the essential strategies for finding—or more importantly, creating—real estate deals. They’ll cover how to spot opportunities others miss, leverage off-market deals, and think outside the box to make deals happen. If you're looking for ways to kickstart or scale your real estate investing, this is a must-listen for practical tips and insights from the pros.
If you want to start doing deals but don’t know where to start, we’ll make it easy.
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Episode 54: Landmark Decisions and the Deal Mike Stole...

In this episode, the Deal Junkies dive into landmark decisions that have shaped their real estate careers. But things take a dramatic turn when the team reveals how Mike managed to swipe a prime real estate deal right from under their noses... tune in to hear how friendships and hearts get broken. 

Episode 53: Mastering the Art of Repositioning in Real Estate

In this episode of Deal Junkies, the junkies dives into one of the most powerful strategies in real estate: repositioning properties. The junkies break down the key differences between property management and asset management and how each plays a crucial role in repositioning a property for maximum returns. Learn how to identify value-add opportunities, from strategic renovations to rent adjustments, and discover how to use creative financing to transform underperforming properties into high-performing assets.
 
If you're ready or looking to buy real estate, click here to explore your options with the team and see how we can help you achieve your investment goals.

Episode 52: How to Avoid Common Real Estate Mistakes

In this episode, we’re back with Dane Fitch to dive into the common mistakes and pitfalls investors face when getting into real estate. The Junkies share personal stories of missteps, lessons learned, and how to avoid these traps in your own journey. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with real-world experiences. Because let’s face it—the only way to truly learn is to fail, and then make sure you never make the same mistake again.

Episode 51: From Classroom to Capital with Dane Fitch

In this episode, we chat with Dane Fitch, a former teacher turned real estate powerhouse and one of Oregon’s top Airbnb owners. Dane shares his journey from financial dependence to success in real estate and hard money lending, including his early challenges, lessons learned, and the shift to Airbnb rentals. Tune in to hear about his personal stories, the importance of resilience and cash flow, and his passion for creating wealth and a legacy of generosity.

Episode 50: Market Shake-Up and Big Updates

It’s our 50th episode, and we’re diving deep into the latest market shifts! Jerome Powell’s recent remarks on interest rates and the economic outlook signal big changes for investors. We break down how rising rates, inflation, and Federal Reserve policies are shaping the real estate landscape. Tune in to hear how these trends impact buying, selling, and long-term investments—and what savvy investors should be doing to stay ahead in a shifting market.

Episode 49: Deals Gone Wild - Jan Edition

In this episode, the Junkies and Jan are back at it, talking about all the deals—from your classic residential to triplexes, ADUs, DADUs, MHPs, and whatever other acronyms we can throw at you. It's a wild ride through the world of real estate, so grab your popcorn and tune in for some deal-making!

Episode 48: Jan Wanot's Real Estate Hustle and Secrets

In this episode, the Junkies do a deep dive with Jan Wanot, a former corporate worker turned full-time real estate investor. Since ditching his 9-to-5 in 2017, Jan has scaled to 225 cash-flowing units nationwide and is making waves in Seattle's real estate scene. He also runs the booming WA Real Estate Investing Facebook group with over 20,000 members. In this episode, Jan breaks down his journey, shares his winning strategies, and reveals how he turned his real estate hustle into serious success.

Episode 47: Junkies’ Political Update

In this episode, the Junkies dive back into the political arena, dissecting the latest developments and their potential impact. They debate how ego, policy changes, and election drama could shake things up, all while sharing their unfiltered opinions.