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.

Back for part two, Paul Kerley—one of the Northwest’s biggest real estate investors—dives into his all-time favorite deals, what made them stand out, and how he approached each one with a long-game mindset.

This episode gets personal as the Deal Junkies ask Paul for direct advice on their own investment strategies, challenges, and growth. From portfolio-building insights to hard-earned lessons, this one is packed with gold for investors at any level.

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🎙️ 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 powerful episode, the Deal Junkies sit down with Paul Kerley—one of the most successful and respected real estate investors in the Pacific Northwest. But this isn’t just a conversation about deals. Paul shares how faith, discipline, and spiritual alignment have guided his journey to building a massive portfolio valued at over $500 million and an impactful life.

You’ll hear how he integrates purpose with profit, why integrity always wins long-term, and how spiritual principles can ground you through the chaos of real estate. Whether you're faith-driven or just looking for deeper meaning in your work, this episode will leave you thinking differently about the way you invest.

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🎙️ 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 guys dive into recent deals they’re working on, share lessons learned from the trenches, and—of course—break down how Trevor managed to crash the boat… again. From multifamily negotiations to misadventures on the water, it’s equal parts strategy and chaos.

If you like real talk with your real estate, this one’s for you.

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🎙️ 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.

This week’s episode is a little bit of everything. The junkies attempt to give a market update (keyword: attempt) and end up bouncing from interest rates to inventory to whatever else comes to mind. If you’re looking for data-backed insights and sharp economic forecasts… maybe skip this one. But if you want real, off-the-cuff takes from investors who are in the trenches every day—tune in.

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🎙️ 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.

Robert Harden is back for part two—and this time, we go even deeper into the subject-to strategy that’s helping him build wealth one house at a time.

Rob walks through how he structures his deals, what he says to sellers, and how he’s finding opportunities in today’s high-rate market by taking over existing mortgages. You’ll hear the real conversations, the numbers behind the strategy, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

If you’re trying to build a real estate portfolio without taking on today’s interest rates, this is the episode to listen to.

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🎙️ 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.

This episode features Robert Harden, a real estate investor who’s mastered the art of subject-to deals—taking over existing mortgages at low interest rates to build his portfolio one property at a time.

Rob shares how he got started, why subject-to became his go-to strategy, and exactly how he positions the ask when talking to sellers. If you're trying to invest without taking on today’s high interest rates, this episode is packed with real-world, actionable game.

And beyond the deals? Rob’s just a great all-around guy—we’re stoked to have him on the show.

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🎙️ 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 Episode 125, the Junkies break down a few of Mike’s recent deals—but not before diving into the chaos that unfolded at one of his rental units this past week. Spoiler: a SWAT team had to break in.

Tune in to hear the full story, what actually happened, and how it ties back to real estate, risk, and decision-making as an investor.

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🎙️ 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 dive deep into condos and townhomes—breaking down when to build them, where they make the most sense, and why this asset class is making a comeback. From zoning considerations and buyer demand to cost-effective construction and long-term value, they unpack everything you need to know if you're thinking about getting into smaller-scale multifamily development.

They also ask each other (and some pros behind the scenes) key questions every investor should consider before going vertical on a project.

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🎙️ 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, Mike and Gabe turn the tables and give Trevor some straight-up advice. With years of experience building companies, raising capital, and scaling massive portfolios, they offer hard-earned insights on what Trevor should focus on next—and how to avoid the pitfalls they’ve seen (and lived through).

This isn’t theory. It’s battle-tested strategy from investors who’ve been there.

You’ll hear:

Where Trevor is in his journey—and what his next level looks like

Advice on building a business that lasts

Personal stories from Mike and Gabe’s early days

Tough love and real talk on what actually works in scaling

Whether you’re in Trevor’s shoes or just trying to figure out your next move, this episode is packed with perspective.

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🎙️ 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.

From self-managing rentals to outsourcing property management… from doing your own maintenance to building full-scale ops teams—every real estate investor wears a few hats. In this episode, the Junkies break down which roles they’ve taken on (and let go of) throughout their journey, and how to decide which hats you should wear based on the stage of your portfolio.

Whether you're just getting started or growing into multi-million dollar assets, this episode gives you clarity on:

What to prioritize in the early stages

When to delegate, outsource, or build systems

How to think like an owner instead of an operator

Why wearing fewer hats might actually make you more money

📈 Real stories. Real advice. Real growth.

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