Lauren Gardner

Reels and Deals

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Welcome to Reels and Deals — the unfiltered podcast about building wealth through real estate while balancing real life. We’re a husband-and-wife team of active investors and licensed realtors sharing the raw, behind-the-scenes truth about everything from flipping and wholesaling to buying rentals, private lending, partnerships, and navigating the ever-changing market. We cover the wins, the setbacks, and the real numbers — all while managing a household and raising kids. Pull up a chair — let’s talk strategy, mistakes, mindset, and what it really takes to make wealth through real estate.

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Lauren Gardner

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Ep 4 | How I’d Invest $50k | Identifying the End Buyer | Avoid Over Improving 27.08.2025 22:19

🎙️ In this episode, we break down how to identify your end buyer before you swing a hammer—and why catering your rehab decisions to them keeps you from over-improving out of ego. We also dig into what I’d do if I had $50K to invest right now, and John surprises Lauren with a blind ranking of the worst inspection items that can tank a deal. To wrap things up, we flip the script and rank our dream h...

Ep 3 | Partnerships | Investing in Coaching | Flea Infestation | Ranking Halloween Candy 18.08.2025 26:12

🎙️ In this episode, we’re diving into one of our grossest real estate stories yet — fleas. We also chat about the importance of investing in yourself, why having the right coach matters, and how crucial it is to vet your partners before jumping into deals. But it’s not all business! We do a blind ranking of vacation spots, debate Halloween decorating timelines, and get into a very serious rank...

Ep 2 | Blind Ranking | Deal Breakdown | Airbnb Thoughts 11.08.2025 21:06

In this episode, we put John to the test with a blind ranking of different investment vehicles— no peeking allowed. Then we dust off the details of one of our favorite past deals. To wrap it up, we dive into some candid Airbnb talk— from our own hosting experience, to what we think about it as a current investment strategy.

Ep 1 | Intro | Getting to Know Us 07.08.2025 11:58

🎙️ Episode 1 is live! We're kicking off the podcast by sharing a bit about who we are and how we got started in the world of real estate investing. From our first deals to the lessons we’ve learned — this is where it all begins. Let’s dive in!