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.

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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Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 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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Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.

Marc Gallegos is back with the Junkies for a sharp conversation on deal discipline—how to stay aggressive without losing your shirt. In this episode, Marc breaks down real examples of deals that looked good on the surface but didn’t pencil out—and why walking away was the best move.

We dive into:

The red flags Marc watches for before locking in a deal

Why he builds in layers of security to protect his capital and his partners

How saying “no” has helped him build a stronger, more strategic portfolio

This one’s for every investor who’s felt the FOMO and almost forced a deal.

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Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.

This week, the Junkies sit down with Marc Gallegos—owner of Skyline Builders and partner at Stack Asset Group—for a deep dive into what it really takes to raise money and negotiate real estate deals at scale. With over $275 million in funded residential mortgages and a multifamily portfolio valued at over $60 million, Marc brings a unique lens from his background as a lender, property manager, and value-add contractor.

Marc shares how he approaches acquisitions, builds trust with investors, and structures deals that work in any market cycle. Whether you're trying to scale your portfolio or get your first capital raise across the finish line, this episode is packed with strategies you can use right now.

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Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.

The Ryapolov brothers are back! In this episode, Arthur and Ruben sit down with the Junkies to break down their recent deals—from land development plays to massive new builds—and the wild turns each one took along the way.

We dive deep into how they structure their projects, find off-market land, navigate lender pushback, and keep scaling in competitive markets. This is real talk from guys doing real volume—don’t miss it.

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Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.

In this episode, we sit down with Ruben and Arthur Ryapolov—two brothers who’ve built 250+ homes, developed 1,200+ lots, and scaled an $80M+ real estate construction business—all before hitting 30.

They walk us through how they started, what they’d do differently, and the biggest lessons learned from building in multiple markets. Whether you're an investor, builder, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with strategy, mindset, and momentum.

Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://vesta.vestasolutions.net/investors-page

To Discuss Deals and Investment Opportunities Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/

Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.

In episode 117, the Junkies break down why knowing your audience and knowing your market is everything. From negotiating with sellers to appealing to buyers and investors, understanding who you’re speaking to can make or break your deal. They share real-life examples of how tailoring your approach to the market—whether it’s price points, amenities, or investor expectations—can help you close faster, stronger, and smarter.

👉 Learn how the pros research markets, read people, and position deals to win every time.

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To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/

Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.

In this episode, the Junkies run through a flurry of recent deals they’re working on—and break down how they sourced, structured, and closed them. The big takeaway? There’s no shortage of opportunity. Deals aren’t found, they’re made. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to fall into your lap, this episode is your wake-up call.

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To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/

Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.

In this episode, the Junkies break down one of the most misunderstood metrics in real estate investing: the cap rate. Whether you’re trying to evaluate a deal, compare markets, or understand how investors value properties, this episode will give you a clear and practical explanation of what cap rates really mean—and how to use them to your advantage. If you’ve ever faked your way through a conversation about cap rates, this one’s for you.

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To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/

Investor Lab Meet Up: 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 listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.

In Episode 114, the Junkies are back together with Mike—and they're diving right into one of his all-time favorite books, Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill. They unpack the lessons from the book and how it applies to life, mindset, and of course, real estate. After that, the conversation shifts to deals, with a heavy focus on the current state of middle housing and what investors need to know about where the market is heading right now.

Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

To Buy Your First Deal with Trevor and the Vesta Team Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/23vybByjy6xhRVb9/

Investor Lab Meet Up: https://smipropertyowners.com/