Alaskan Journey with Alaska Realtor

By Jamin Goecker

Moving to Alaska is quite the undertaking. If you're reading this, you know that there are many ups and downs along the way and when you're just starting out, living on the Last Frontier seems like a ... more

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Alaskan Journey with Alaska Realtor episodes:

March 07, 2025 What is living in FAIRBANKS, Alaska like? ft. Eli & Nnikia
Eli and Nnikia moved to Fairbanks recently, looking for an adventure of a lifetime...and Fairbanks did not disappoint! If you're considering taking the plunge and moving to Fairbanks, then this episode is for you.

Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alaska_realtor⁠⁠⁠
Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12BHb41xXF2/
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠state
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1h 13min
February 28, 2025 The 10 year jobs forecast for Alaska: Is this a good place to work? ft. Economist Paul Martz
Today we talk with state economist Paul Martz about the 10 year forecast of the job market in Alaska. In this episode we dive into the in's and out's, discussing the industries that are projected to gain the most ground and those that stand to lose the most.

Article from Alaska Trends Magazine:
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Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alaska_realtor⁠⁠⁠
Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12BHb41xXF2/
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠state
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
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53min
February 21, 2025 What is the crime like in Alaska? What is it like living on the Kenai Peninsula? ft. Ben
Let's talk about crime in Alaska, specifically on the Kenai Peninsula. Beyond that, Ben discusses what he likes and dislikes about living on the Kenai.

Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alaska_realtor⁠⁠⁠
Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12BHb41xXF2/
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠state
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
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57min
February 14, 2025 Driving the Alcan: Should you be worried? ft Ken
Ken drove the Alcan Highway a few months ago and he came prepared for anything that this notorious highway had to throw at him. In today's episode, he unpacks his preparation and shows how you can make it smooth(er) process!

Link to Ken's itinerary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qhf5Ili-94084On57IyNhCI74xjm4N8M/view?usp=sharing
Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alaska_realtor⁠⁠⁠
Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12BHb41xXF2/
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠state
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February 07, 2025 How to become a millionaire investing in Alaska real estate ft. Tyler Bobo
Today we talk with Tyler Bobo, a real estate investor in Wasilla, Alaska. Tyler discusses his journey into real estate investing, starting with mobile homes and employing creative financing strategies like owner financing and private money. He emphasizes the importance of conservative investing and leveraging properties responsibly. He contrasts his unconventional methods with traditional bank loans, highlighting the challenges and benefits of each. Bobo shares both successful and challenging investment stories, illustrating the lessons learned and the importance of thorough due diligence and tenant management.
Highlights
🏡 Alaska Real Estate Investing: Bobo details his successful, unconventional approach to real estate investing in Alaska, focusing on creative financing and owner financing.
📈 Growth in Wasilla: He highlights the significant growth of Wasilla since 2007, impacting real estate values and investment opportunities.
💰 Owner Financing Strategies: Bobo explains the mechanics and benefits of owner financing, emphasizing its potential for high returns but also the need for careful tenant vetting.
⚠️ Risk Management: He stresses the importance of conservative investing, avoiding over-leveraging, and thorough due diligence to mitigate risks.
💼 Real Estate vs. Traditional Employment: Bobo shares how his real estate investing allowed him to leave his job at FedEx and pursue his passion full-time.
Check out Tyler's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJfy0jpK0GQuk1bBa6byOzg
Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...
Meetup Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/154RLuvsmB/
LinkedIn: / jamingoecker
Instagram: / jamin_goecker
App: https://jgoecker.kw.co...
Facebook: / gojaminrealestate
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
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1h 9min
January 31, 2025 Where should you live in Alaska? Is Wasilla or Ketchikan better? Ft. Brad
Today we talk with Brad, who grew up in Ketchikan, Alaska, served in the military, and now lives in the Wasilla area. Our conversation covers life in Ketchikan, including its unique challenges and community aspects, the transition to life in Southcentral Alaska, and Brad’s experiences navigating the differences between these two vastly different Alaskan regions. Brad discusses the pros and cons of living in Southcentral Alaska, highlighting the trade-offs between cost of living, access to amenities, and the natural beauty of the area.
Highlights
🎣 Ketchikan Life: Brad vividly describes life in Ketchikan, emphasizing its strong community ties, reliance on fishing and tourism, and the unique challenges of living on an island with limited road access. He details the impact of cruise ship tourism on the local economy and culture.
🐻 Alaska’s Diversity: The interview highlights the vast differences between Southeast Alaska (Ketchikan) and Southcentral Alaska (Wasilla), emphasizing the importance of understanding the distinct cultures and environments within the state.
🏠 Southcentral Living: Brad shares his experiences adjusting to life in Wasilla, including the longer commute to Anchorage, the cost of living differences, and the surprising abundance of wildlife encounters.
❄️ Winter in Alaska: The conversation touches on the challenges of Alaskan winters, particularly the long periods of darkness and the need for adaptability. Brad shares his perspective on handling winter in both Ketchikan and Wasilla.
🏔️ Advice for Moving to Alaska: Brad advises prospective Alaskan residents to visit during both summer and winter to gain a complete understanding of the state’s diverse climate and lifestyle before making a move.
Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...
Meetup Info: / 1b8bb31ozp
LinkedIn: / jamingoecker
Instagram: / jamin_goecker
App: https://jgoecker.kw.com
Facebook: / gojaminrealestate
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
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49min
January 24, 2025 Is Alaska's development stalling? What challenges exist for Anchorage? Ft. Connie
Connie moved to Alaska with her boyfriend decades ago. She wasn't really sold on Alaska at the time, but over the coming decades she became one of the most established developers in south central Alaska. In today's episode, we discuss the future of development in southcentral Alaska and what challenges exist.
Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact
YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alaska_realtor⁠⁠
Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12BHb41xXF2/
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠state
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45min
January 17, 2025 After living in Alaska for two years, would he move to Alaska again?? ft Kaden
This Alaskan Journey podcast episode I talk with Kaden, who moved to Eagle River, Alaska with his family nearly two years ago. Kaden discusses the pros and cons of living in Southcentral Alaska after nearly two years, focusing on community life, outdoor activities, schools, and the challenges of Alaskan winters and summers. He ultimately gives a positive review of his Alaskan experience.
Highlights
🏔️ Stunning Scenery & Outdoor Recreation: Kaden raves about the abundant opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities, emphasizing the beauty of the landscapes and the ease of accessing nature, even near Anchorage.
🐻‍❄️ Wildlife Encounters: Kaden shares numerous positive encounters with wildlife, including moose, lynx, and black bears (from a safe distance!), showcasing the unique aspects of Alaskan living.
🏡 Community & Schools: He speaks highly of the welcoming communities in Eagle River and Anchorage, particularly mentioning the supportive veteran community and the positive experience with his children’s school.
❄️☀️ Seasonal Adjustments: Kaden details the significant differences between Alaskan winters (lots of snow, darkness) and summers (lots of sunlight, potential for sleep disruption). He notes that his children adapted well to both seasons.
🤔 Location Considerations: Kaden shares his ongoing internal debate about the ideal location in Southcentral Alaska, weighing the pros and cons of Anchorage, Eagle River, and the Mat-Su Valley. He highlights the trade-offs between convenience and peacefulness.
Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com
Meetup Info:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fZ5TnwHe/
LinkedIn: / jamingoecker
Instagram: / jamin_goecker
App: https://jgoecker.kw.co...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
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53min
January 10, 2025 Buying a small cabin in Alaska: Living the dream in Palmer, Alaska ft. Bob
Bob has been considering moving to Alaska for decades. When retirement came, he made it happen! Moving to Palmer, Alaska, he found a small cabin and began the challenge of fixing it up to withstand the elements of Alaska. With a few months in, what does Bob think so far?
Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact
YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alaska_realtor⁠⁠
Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12BHb41xXF2/
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠state
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1h 5min
January 03, 2025 Life on Kodiak Island: What is it like living on an island in Alaska? ft. Dan
Dan was excited when he got the opportunity to move to Kodiak, Alaska! There are pristine beaches, dramatic mountains, thick rainforests, and the ever-present Kodiak bears. In this episode, he talks about his experiences in this part of Alaska that is truly one of a kind, even for Alaska.
Jamin Goecker
Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.com/contact
YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alaska_realtor⁠⁠
Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12BHb41xXF2/
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamin_goecker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jgoecker.kw.com/myapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GoJaminRealE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠state
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