Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

Welcome back to another episode with the one and only Bob Thomas! Mike, Trevor, Dane, and Bob are diving headfirst into some big deals. They’re covering everything from care facilities to selling cell towers and beyond—because in Bob’s world, it’s all about hustling and doing deals (or as he says get off your ass and go make it happen). Get ready for a dose of real estate wisdom that’ll have you i...

Welcome back to another episode of Deal Junkies! This week, the Junkies sit down with Bob Thomas, the co-founder of Peak Asset Management, dubbed (by Gabe...) as "The God of Syndication." Bob oversees a $50,000,000 portfolio, including 200 multifamily units and 150,000 SF of commercial space. As Peak’s Chief Investment Officer, Bob's expertise spans acquisitions, investment management, and investo...

We're back with Jaryn Montgomery for an exclusive coaching session. In this episode, the Junkies provide Jaryn with actionable strategies to accelerate his real estate acquisitions. Listen in as they share tips and tricks that can help you buy more deals faster. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights to boost your real estate game!

This week, we're chatting with Jaryn Montgomery, a young real estate investor and client. The Junkies dive into the perks and possibilities of starting your real estate portfolio early. Jaryn shares his journey, from his first steps in the industry to the exciting deals he's currently working on to scale his portfolio. Tune in for a conversation filled with tips, insights, and motivation for young...

Welcome to episode 35 of Deal Junkies! Join Mike, Gabe, and Trevor as they dive into Mike’s latest venture: acquiring an adult care facility. They break down the nitty-gritty of how the business was being run, alongside the intricacies of the real estate valuation. From operational tactics to savvy investments, the Junkies are delivering raw insights and expert advice that you need to hear!

In this episode of Deal Junkies we’re diving deep into the habits of successful people. Join us as we uncover the secret sauce that fuels personal and professional growth. From must-have routines to game-changing strategies, we’re bringing you the inside scoop on what makes the pros tick in real estate and beyond. Don’t miss out—join the Junkies and learn how to make success a habit! 

In this episode of Deal Junkies, the Junkies delve into the milestone of earning the first million. They discuss why reaching this significant marker is so important and explore the challenges involved in achieving it. Listen in as they share personal experiences, discuss past and current deals, and provide valuable insights into the strategies and mindset needed to hit that first million. Join th...

In this episode of Deal Junkies the Junkies talk about Mike’s Transition into a new Mike. He discusses the changes that he’s going through in life and how his environment has changed and facilitated his current growth. A major part of that transition is how he’s moving from the residential world to the commercial in both buying and now brokering. You’ll hear about deals they’ve done, current deals...

This episode of Deal Junkies is about a very important spiritual principle of not only real estate but life. The Junkies each discuss their perspective on what ego really is and how theirs has evolved over time. Everyone has an ego but it’s up to us whether it’s our strength or downfall. Listen in to learn how to keep your ego under control.

In this enlightening episode of Deal Junkies, we delve into the often-overlooked spiritual principles that can transform your approach to real estate. The list is long and there are likely many that have not made it onto the list but this is what we have so far:   You have to relax around money or you’ll never have any. A good deal gets better and better. A bad deal gets worse and worse. It’s not...

In today’s episode of Deal Junkies the Junkies talk about Deals, as they should. Today they focus on the deal Mike is doing right now, he is a reformed house flipper turned into a 10-story office tower flipper. The discussion revolves around how he made the transition and what key partners he had to bring in to do so. Listen in to hear how you can make a transition into the next step of your real...

In todays’ episode the Junkies talk about partnerships. It’s the most commonly asked question in real estate, should you have them? The answer isn’t so straightforward. The Junkies talk about what the benefits of partnerships are but also their potential pitfalls and how to avoid them.

This episode will change how you think of money. It's a movie review but also a deep dive into Modern Monetary Theory or MMT. This has been a hot button topic over the past few years as this “theory” has continued to gain notoriety. If you agree with the ideas discussed in this episode you will no longer be afraid of the US Debt but instead want the number to continue to grow. Listen in to find ou...

In this episode of Deal Junkies the Junkies dive into what rates are doing, yield curves, the job market and how the market is really doing right now. They discuss how this is changing the deals that they’re currently doing and how they’re doing them. It doesn’t stop the deals, it just forces you to pivot. You’ll hear about current negotiation tactics that the Junkies are using for their deals too...

In today's episode of Deal Junkies the Junkies interview Michael Hamilton the founder of Seneca Development Company. You’ll learn how he went from very humble beginnings to having a pipeline of 850 apartment units in various stages of development. After starting college he quickly learned that school wasn’t for him, he knew that there was knowledge and skills he could learn through grit that unive...

In the second part of the Deal Junkies New Investor episode the Junkies give a breakdown of a few real deals that Trevor did to start building his portfolio. Many of us might already know what househacking is but knowing what it is and executing on it are two different things. They talk through the things done right and the things done wrong in those first few deals. Everyone always says the first...

In today’s episode of Deal Junkies Trevor, Dane and Mike talk about how to create value as a new investor. To be an Operator in real estate you have to have time, skills and money but to get started all you need to have is one of those three things. The Junkies talk through the different strategies that are most commonly used to get started investing in real estate. From a house hack to a highly l...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Paul Kerley we discuss one of his hardest lessons learned. The deal was a development project that needed some money to build his modular homes. If you’re noticing a trend with development projects with partners that you don’t know very well then you may be onto something. It's a common mistake that many real estate investors have made and continue to make. The r...

On today’s episode of Deal Junkies the Junkies interview the original Junkie himself: Paul Kerley. Paul became Gabe’s client as a broker over a decade ago, Gabe quickly began selling Paul anything he could negotiate terms on. After a while Paul convinced Gabe that he needed to be in the deal, not just facilitating the transactions. That was when Paul became Gabe’s mentor and one of his best friend...

In this week's Deal Junkie Quick Hit the Junkies talk about some of Marc’s favorite deals. We’ll dive into the strategies he used in the past to find deals and how he finds deals now. The Junkies talk about the advantages gained by building relationships instead of being transactional. We’ll break down how he gained his negotiation skills and why it isn’t as hard as you might think.

On this episode of Deal Junkies you’ll get your first intro to the life of Marc Gallegos but definitely not your last. You’ll quickly come to see why the hosts couldn’t wait to have him on and pick his brain, he’s a Deal Junkie himself. It’s a deep dive into what got him into real estate and how his perspective on what deals to do has changed over time. He started out flipping houses but not befor...

In today’s Deal Junkie Quick Hit the Junkies talk about one of Gabe’s favorite, then least favorite, and now favorite again deals. It’s a 66-unit development project on the North Coast of Oregon. They discuss the red flags of the deal, how Gabe got into it and the mistakes made along the way. Listen until the very end to see where this 5 year project is at now.

In this episode of Deal Junkies the guys talk about roles and responsibilities within their businesses and how you know what seat you should be in. They then dive into the current affordable housing crisis and discuss why the cause of it may not be what we’re led to believe. They discuss why there is a housing shortage in Oregon but that the solution isn’t so simple. The misalignment of interest b...

In today’s Deal Junkies quick hit we hear an economic update from Macro Mike. He dives into the indicators and trends that affect the Residential market and how those differ from Commercial. Gabe brings up some issues in the residential market but also potential opportunities due to current rates and pricing and where he believes they’re headed. Listen in to get your economic fix.

In this episode of Deal Junkies the Junkies discuss what has been going on with the ongoing National Association of Realtors Lawsuit. First they’ll discuss the high level of what is going on and what’s happening with the suit. They then dive deeper into what it means to all real estate brokers, not just Realtors, and whether or not they think it matters at all.