Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

🎙️ 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. Our main goal with this podcast is simple, turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact In this episode, the Junkies break down market cycles in a way that actually makes sense. We talk about where today’s market fits in the larger cycle, what signals we look for before making big moves, and how investors can position themselves to win regardless of the headlines. If you want clarity on timing, strategy, and spotting opportunities before everyone else sees them, this is the episode to listen to.

🎙️ 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. Our main goal with this podcast is simple, turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact This week, the Junkies ditch the economic theory, the charts, and the macro talk, and get straight into what actually matters, deals. Trevor is in heaven as we run through real numbers, real structures, and the real opportunities we’re working on right now.

🎙️ 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. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact In this episode, the Junkies dive into what’s happening right now in the world, the economy, and the real estate markets. Think of it as your unofficial, unfiltered weekly update, where we sort through the noise, call out what actually matters, and add our own take on how it impacts investors.

🎙️ 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. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact This episode was supposed to be about world events, the economy, and the deals we’re working on. Instead, it quickly turned into a showdown between Mike and Dane. Tension, friendly fire, bad takes, but somehow we still managed to squeeze in a few nuggets of actual investing wisdom.

🎙️ 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. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact In this episode, the Junkies dive into what they love most: deals. Big ones, weird ones, creative ones — and everything in between. We walk through the latest opportunities on our desk, how we’re structuring them, what’s working in today’s market, and why talking deals is still the most fun part of the business. If you want insights straight from the trenches, with real numbers and real strategy, this episode delivers.

🎙️ 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. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.com/contact In this episode, we sit back down with Michael Hamilton to dig into what he’s been building since his last appearance. Portland’s development market has shifted, banks have changed, and his pipeline has exploded. We break down his newest projects, how he’s structuring debt in today’s climate, and why he’s moving faster than anyone else in the region. If you want a real look at what it takes to develop in one of the tightest housing markets in the country, this episode is it.

🎙️ 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. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.site/InvestorInformation Michael Hamilton is back. A close friend of the Junkies and the founder of Seneca Development, Michael joins us again to dive deeper into the power of collaboration, trust, and experience in building real estate portfolios. We talk through deals, what it takes to structure successful projects, and why having the right people at the table changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered what the behind-the-scenes of high-level partnerships looks like, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

🎙️ 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. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. If you’re ready to invest alongside our team or want to learn how we build and scale deals, click here: https://stackassetgroup.site/InvestorInformation In this episode, the Junkies catch up with Gabe fresh off his trip to Japan and reflect on what they learned from having Rob Beardsley on the show. From there, they dive deep into Stack Asset Group’s business plan, what’s working, what needs improvement, and how they’re overcoming bottlenecks while keeping the momentum alive. It’s an honest look at what it takes to run a high-performance real estate investment company without losing your edge. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

🎙️ 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 personal. Dane just bought his first home, a 1960s riverfront property that isn’t about maximizing returns or cranking out cash flow. It’s not a flip, it’s not a rental, and it’s not about the money. It’s just… home. This marks a major shift for the guys, who usually chase ROI over lifestyle. And the best part? Trevor’s moving in too. From funding the deal to planning the reno, they share what it’s like buying a place just to live in, a rare move for full-time investors. Some might call it a milestone. Others might call it regression. Either way, it's a fresh take on investing, priorities, and building something that matters.   Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! Invest with Stack: stackassetgroup.com/contact

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who have 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 sit down with one of their favorite guests yet, Rob Beardsley, Founder and CEO of Lone Star Capital, a vertically integrated multifamily investment firm with more than 5,000 apartment homes under management. Rob shares how he co-founded Lone Star at just 21 years old while studying at Carnegie Mellon University and has since led the acquisition, financing, and management of more than $800 million in apartment investments. Today, his firm has grown to a 200-person organization, managing everything from property management and construction to asset management and investor relations. In this episode, Rob and the Junkies discuss: How he built Lone Star Capital from the ground up The fundamentals of disciplined underwriting and deal structure Lessons from managing over 400 investor partnerships What drives long-term success in multifamily investing Rob also shares insight into his bestselling books, his approach to leadership, and what it takes to build a world-class real estate platform. To start your own journey in passive real estate investing, connect with Stack Asset Group: stackassetgroup.com/contact

🎙️ 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 what it actually takes to build a solid team — and when to make the tough call to let someone go. They break down: How to know when it's time to hire What to look for (and avoid) in a new team member The hardest firings they've had to make and what they learned A few quick-fire takes on the economic climate and how it's shaping business decisions This one’s all about growing as a leader, staying sharp, and making calls that move your business forward. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who have 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 bring back their youngest regular guest and favorite listener – Jaryn Montgomery of Montgomery Asset Group. While economics might not be his idea of fun, Jaryn shows up ready to talk market conditions, macro trends, inflation, interest rates, and how it all affects real estate investors like him. At just 23, Jaryn has already built a strong portfolio and continues to grow as an investor and developer, but he is also learning the importance of keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Tune in for a laid-back but insightful conversation about how market cycles shape strategy, the difference between noise and signal in economic data, and how younger investors can prepare for whatever comes next. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To buy your first deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team, visit: vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To discuss deals and investment opportunities, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab: investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out: smipropertyowners.com

🎙️ 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 joined by one of their favorite people — 23-year-old investor and developer Jaryn Montgomery of Montgomery Asset Group. Jaryn may be young, but he’s already built a serious real estate portfolio and is quickly making a name for himself as a construction-savvy investor who knows how to get deals done. In this episode, the crew dives into Jaryn’s early success, what he’s learned from doing the hard work himself, and why he’s so driven to keep leveling up. They also talk about Jaryn’s unique relationship with the Junkies, how he’s grown alongside the group, and why he’s basically the unofficial fifth host of the show — our #1 fan and one of the sharpest young investors around. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab: investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out: smipropertyowners.com

🎙️ 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. We’re back with investor and developer Kelsie LPJ, who returns to unpack the full story behind MAC (Monmouth Avenue Cottages), her 15-unit cottage cluster development in Oregon. Originally planned as a duplex and fourplex, this project evolved into a thoughtfully designed micro-community. In this episode, Kelsie breaks down the key elements of raising MAC: How the original vision expanded into a full-scale development The zoning, design, and permitting challenges she navigated Her capital stack strategy and what it took to secure funding Lessons learned from leading every part of the project as a woman developer in a male-dominated industry This is the real, unfiltered play-by-play of what it takes to build something from the ground up, and the mindset you need to carry it through. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To discuss investment opportunities with Stack, visit: stackassetgroup.com/contact Join us for the monthly Salem Real Estate Meetup: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ See upcoming events at Investor Lab: investorlab.com/events/ Need property management? Check out: smipropertyowners.com

🎙️ 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 you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Kelsie LPJ—a savvy real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur who’s leading the charge on her first cottage cluster development project. Kelsie opens up about the risks she’s taken, the deals she’s closed, and how she carved out space in an industry where women are often underestimated. As a wife, mother, and investor, her story is proof that you don’t have to compromise ambition to build something lasting. 🎧 Tune in now and learn what it really takes to build while balancing it all. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/

🎙️ 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 you build wealth and scale your portfolio. Jordan Brown is back in the studio for part two—and this time it’s all deals. In this follow-up episode, Jordan sits down with the Junkies to break down how he’s structuring recent acquisitions, how he evaluates opportunities in self-storage and beyond, and what it’s been like building partnerships with the Deal Junkies team. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to go from solo investor to operating multiple partnerships and syndicated assets, this one’s for you. Packed with tactical insights and real examples, this conversation showcases the next chapter of Jordan’s journey as an active investor—and how he's stacking wins alongside some of the most experienced operators in the game. 🎧 Tune in and take notes. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/

🎙️ 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 you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Jordan Brown—entrepreneur, self-storage operator, and real estate investor—to break down his journey from humble beginnings to building a self-storage portfolio and partnering with the Deal Junkies themselves. Jordan shares how he got started in real estate, the types of assets he’s focused on today, and what it looks like to grow as an operator while building meaningful partnerships along the way. We get into: How he identified opportunity in self-storage Lessons from the early grind Why surrounding yourself with deal-makers changes everything What it takes to stay sharp and keep growing This one is all about evolution—from starting solo to stacking deals with the right people around you. Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned operator, you’ll take away something from Jordan’s story. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities: https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact SRE Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ Investor Lab Meetup: https://investorlab.com/events/ SMI Property Management: https://smipropertyowners.com/

🎙️ 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 show is packed with real strategies, real deals, and real stories to help you scale your portfolio and build wealth. For the first time ever, the Deal Junkies hit the stage live at the SRE Meetup in Salem—and this one does not disappoint. In this episode, Gabe Johansen, Mike Nuss, Trevor Howard, and Dane McKinney answer tough audience questions, break down real deals on the spot, and bring their trademark mix of insight, strategy, and off-the-cuff hilarity. You’ll hear: Live deal analysis from real investors Creative solutions to complex problems Candid Q&A with the crowd Lessons from $500M+ in combined experience Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this is what Deal Junkies is all about—raw, unfiltered deal talk with the people actually doing it. 🎧 Hit play and experience the energy of Deal Junkies LIVE. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level! 📈 Looking to partner on a deal or become an accredited investor? 👉 https://www.stackassetgroup.com/contact 📍Join us at the next SRE Meetup 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ 🎤 Investor Lab Events 👉 https://investorlab.com/events/ 🏘 SMI Property Management 👉 https://smipropertyowners.com/ 📚 Get Help Buying Your First Deal 👉 https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. In this episode, the Junkies dive into what it really takes to grow your business with intention — and it starts with knowing your numbers. We’re talking real success metrics: What should you be tracking weekly, monthly, and quarterly? How do you know if you're actually moving the needle? What numbers are just noise, and which ones truly drive results? From KPIs and scorecards to team accountability and systems that support scale, this is the playbook behind the growth. And yes — we leave three whole minutes at the end to talk about deals. You’re welcome, Mike. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team? We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job: → www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help you build wealth and scale your portfolio. It’s been a minute since it was just the main four in the studio — no guests, no agendas, just the OG Junkies doing what they love most: talking deals, sharing laughs, and diving into the topics that keep us obsessed with the game. In this episode, Mike brings up (of course) economics, we run through some of our current favorite deals, and we reflect on what makes this whole thing so addicting — building, negotiating, creating, and doing it all with your best friends. If you’ve been rocking with us from the beginning, this one feels like home. Subscribe for more episodes and take your mindset, business, and investing to the next level. 🔗 Want to invest with the Deal Junkies or become an accredited investor partner? → stackassetgroup.com/contact 🚀 Looking to join the team? We’re hiring across multiple roles. Click here and find your way to the right job: → www.stackassetgroup.com 📍 Come network with us in person: → SRE Meet Up: facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/ → Investor Lab Meet Up: investorlab.com/events/ 🏠 Need Property Management? → smipropertyowners.com 📚 Beginner looking for your first deal? → vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page