REalized Gains Podcast

In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast , Steven & Jordan sit down with Alex & Lisa Mont-Ros to break down how they built, scaled, and successfully exited a real estate service business—and how they’ve now pivoted into helping professionals leverage AI in their businesses. Lisa shares her journey from bartending to becoming a top-performing real estate agent, eventually identifying a...

In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast , Steven & Jordan sit down with Jaina Anne , a real estate investor based in Orange County who has built a 10-unit rental portfolio—all while maintaining a full-time W2 in public health. Jaina shares how she got started in real estate during COVID after realizing a gap in her financial literacy. What began with a single out-of-state investment turn...

In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast , Steven & Jordan sit down with the sister duo behind Lady Mae Boutique , Sharon and Donna, to talk about how they built a retail business in Portland starting from a basement during the pandemic. Sharon and Donna share their journey from Honolulu to Portland, their backgrounds in nonprofit work and fashion design, and how burnout from corporate ro...

In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast , Steven & Jordan sit down with Connor Webb , a mortgage lender in the Portland–Vancouver market who has built a growing YouTube channel centered around baseball, content creation, and long-term brand building. Connor shares how he got started in the mortgage industry right out of college and how his passion for sports led him to launch a YouTube c...

Dr. Tony Kelly joins Steven Tran and Jordan Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, real estate, and what it really means to “give back” after building a successful career. Tony’s story spans Detroit → the Air Force Academy → serving as a nuclear launch officer → corporate sales/ops leadership with heavy travel → and eventually taking the leap into real estate with a business plan, a SW...

Michael Hudson of Praised Media joins the REalized Gains Podcast to break down what actually works for real estate content in 2026: how to choose the right content goals (leads vs. viral vs. brand), how to define your ideal avatar, and how to create educational + lifestyle content that converts without feeling “salesy.” We talk through Michael’s path from acting in LA to commercial mortgage broker...

Affordability isn’t just about prices — it’s about what we build, where we build, and whether the numbers actually pencil. In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven Tran and Jordan Lee sit down with Mike Nuss (Rarebird, Investor Lab, Deal Junkies) for a deep dive into Portland real estate development, middle housing, and why the future of housing in Oregon is being shaped by zoning cod...

Airbnb isn’t “easy money” anymore — competition is real, and standing out takes an actual system. In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven Tran and Jordan Lee sit down with Don Luong (Portland native; lending professional turned short-term rental operator) to break down what it really takes to build and manage a profitable Airbnb portfolio in the Portland metro. Don shares his playboo...

In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast , Steven & Jordan sit down with Jayselle Poblete to talk about her journey from working in real estate development in Washington, D.C. to relocating to Portland and ultimately starting her own HVAC company, Stellar HVAC. Jayselle shares what it was like transitioning between markets, continuing her career in development, and making the pivotal deci...

In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven & Jordan sit down with Portland-area real estate agent Tiana Javier of eXp Realty . Tiana shares her journey from starting in Beaverton to now building a thriving business in Ridgefield, WA. As a mom and full-time Realtor, she talks about being the “school bus agent” for local families, helping clients through life transitions like divorce,...

In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven & Jordan sit down with Ian Murdock, mortgage broker at Mortgage Trust. Ian shares his unique journey from pursuing a career in music to becoming a trusted mortgage professional. He opens up about navigating the 2008 housing crisis, the lessons he learned from that turbulent time, and how those experiences shaped his approach to helping clie...

In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven & Jordan sit down with Washington real estate agent Jasmine Yamamoto of eXp Realty. Jasmine shares her inspiring journey from working as a server to buying her first home, getting her license, and building a thriving real estate career. She dives into how long-form YouTube videos became her most powerful marketing tool and offers practical...

In this episode, Steven & Jordan sit down with Jenelle Etzel, founder of Living Room Realty, to explore how she built one of Portland’s most recognizable real estate brands. Jenelle shares her journey from launching a boutique brokerage to expanding into property management and house flipping—all while staying rooted in Portland’s culture and values. She talks about the lessons learned in bran...

From House Hacker to Cottage Cluster Developer! | Realized Gains Podcast In this episode of REalized Gains, we sit down with investor Kelsey LPJ, who shares how she got started in real estate at just 19 years old, and walks us through her journey to developing a 15-unit cottage cluster project. We dive into the challenges, mindset shifts, and wins she’s had along the way—and what she’s planning ne...

On this episode, Dave Jaber, founder of  @bendteardrop  talks about how he started his teardrop trailer business by selling surfboards, and how he has scaled this business into over 100 teardrop trailers a year, and now including mobile saunas. Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Dave Jaber | dave@bendteardrop.com | @bendteardrop Jo...

On this episode, Seth Loveland talks about purchasing his first duplex and his learnings from that, as well as starting his portfolio out of state and getting his masters in real estate to scale up! Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Seth Loveland | sethlove@pdx.edu Jordan Lee | jordan@jordanleemortgage.com | @jordanleemortgage Steven Tran |...

On this episode, Cindy Thackery of John L Scott talks about her journey of becoming the managing principal broker for multiple brokerages in the Beaverton area, along with taking on multiple leadership roles, while raising 6 kids, and running a winery! Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Cindy Thackery | cindyt@johnlscott.com | @realtor_cindy...

On this episode, Tilden Moschetti of Moschetti Syndication Law Group talks about his journey from law school to commercial broker to eventually focusing in on commercial syndication deals. Learn how he evaluates deals and the steps it takes to get started in syndication deals. Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Tilden Moschetti | tilden@mosc...

On this episode, Oregon real estate agent Olivia Rush discusses her transition from teaching elementary school to becoming a top producing agent in Oregon by utilizing her network Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Olivia Rush | oliviarushpdx@gmail.com | @oliviarushpdx Jordan Lee | jordan@jordanleemortgage.com | @jordanleemortgage Steven Tra...

On this episode, Texas real estate agent and developer talks about becoming one of the top agents in the United States by focusing on student housing development in College Station, Texas. He was also named Century 21's #1 Agent in the Nation and one of the Top 50 Agents in the Nation in The Wall Street Journal. Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Con...

On this episode, Oregon real estate agent Stephanie Peters talks about building her brand and presence through social media and video, her strategy across multiple platforms and how she has been able to build an amazing business in just a few years! Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Stephanie Peters | stephanie@bhhsnw.com | @stephaniepeters...

On this episode, Jodi Willis talks about her journey from being an adoptee from the Vietnam War, to eventually picking up traction for her small business. Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Jodi Willis | feathersandarrows127.3.5@gmail.com | @feathersandarrowsleather Jordan Lee | jordan@jordanleemortgage.com | @jordanleemortgage Steven Tran |...

On this episode, Real Estate Agent Lorenzo Flores of Realty One Group talks about how he turned a bad real estate experience into a business serving dozens of clients a year, and how he engages his audience with a lot of consistent content Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Lorenzo Flores | lorenzo@rogwv.com| @reallorenzoflores Jordan Lee |...

On this episode, Real Estate Agent Benson Bui talks about dropping out of college to build a business as a luxury real estate agent. He talks about the trials and tribulations coming into real estate very young, and how he utilizes social media to create a vast following and client pipeline. Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Benson Bui | Be...

On this episode, Rentec Direct President Nathan Miller talks about how he built his investment portfolio from the ground up, and eventually started an entirely Oregon-based property management software business through his love of programming and real estate. Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Contact: Nathan Miller | nmiller@rentecdirect.com | @rent...