Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

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Jun 2026

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A Real Estate Podcast hosted by Mike Nuss, Gabe Johansen, Trevor Howard and Dane Mckinney.

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June 16, 2026Episode 23455 min

Episode 233: Leka Devatha on Luxury Flips, Development & Building a Real Estate Toolkit

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/ 🎙️ Welcome back to Deal Junkies. In Episode 233, the Junkies sit down with Seattle investor and developer Leka Devatha to talk about building a real estate business through flips, development, rentals, networking, and constantly adapting to changing markets. Originally from India, Leka shares her journey from working a corporate job at Nordstrom to becoming a full-time real estate investor who has now flipped more than 120 units while expanding into land development, commercial properties, luxury renovations, and long-term rentals. The conversation dives into: Luxury fix-and-flip projects Full structural renovations and development Creating multiple exit strategies on every deal ADUs, subdividing lots, and long-term holds How to actually find great contractors The importance of networking and community Seattle real estate and the “millionaire tax” Lessons from handling a high-profile squatter situation Real estate opportunities in India Why investors need a “toolkit” of income strategies Leka also talks about founding Seattle’s “Real Estate at Work” networking community and why building strong relationships in business can completely change the trajectory of your investing career. The episode closes with a conversation around AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, and how operators and investors can use them to streamline systems, communication, and day-to-day operations. This episode is packed with practical insight for investors looking to stay nimble, diversify their strategies, and build a real estate business that can survive different market cycles. Follow Leka: https://www.instagram.com/leka_devatha/?hl=en https://www.realresidential.com/agents/leka-devatha/ Our goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie too. Subscribe for more real estate conversations every Tuesday and Thursday.

June 11, 2026Episode 23341 min

Episode 232: The All-In Summit

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/ 🎙️ Welcome back to Deal Junkies. In Episode 232, the Junkies are back talking about Dane’s experience attending the exclusive All-In Summit — one of the highest-level business, investing, and technology conferences in the world. Hosted by the “Besties” from the All-In Podcast — Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg — the summit brought together founders, executives, investors, operators, and some of the biggest names in business and tech for three days of networking, conversations, and next-level experiences. With a reported $15,000 ticket price and only around 500 attendees, Dane jokes that he was definitely the 500th person they let in, but the experience, relationships, and conversations made it one he’ll never forget. The guys break down: What the All-In Summit is really like The caliber of people and networking at the event AI, investing, and the future of business Founder mindset and high-level thinking Why rooms matter and who you surround yourself with What Dane learned from being around top operators and investors The future of tech, real estate, and entrepreneurship The conversation also touches on the insane production, after-hours events, private networking, and why experiences like this can completely change the way you think about business and opportunity. This episode is a fun behind-the-scenes look into one of the most talked-about business events in the country and what it feels like stepping into rooms at that level. Our goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie too. Subscribe for more real estate and business conversations every Tuesday and Thursday.

June 9, 2026Episode 2321 hr 2 min

Episode 231: Katie Neason on Redevelopment, Main Street Investing & Building Better Cities

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/ 🎙️ Welcome back to Deal Junkies. In Episode 231, the Junkies sit down with developer and entrepreneur Katie Neason to talk about small-town redevelopment, mixed-use investing, and building communities people actually want to live in. Katie shares her journey from banking and flipping houses into developing downtown Bryan, Texas, where she’s focused on revitalizing Main Street through mixed-use projects, townhomes, lofts, retail, and long-term community-focused development. The conversation dives into the realities of development, working with cities, raising capital, designing projects that last, and why investing where you’re planted can create a major long-term advantage. Katie also talks about the lessons learned from growing up around financial hardship, discovering real estate investing through Rich Dad Poor Dad, and transitioning from flipping houses into owning long-term assets. This episode covers: Main Street and downtown redevelopment Mixed-use and infill development Flipping houses vs. building long-term wealth Working with cities and zoning challenges Raising private capital for development projects Student housing and college town investing Why walkable communities matter Investing locally vs. chasing hot markets Building a real estate business with purpose Katie brings a completely different perspective than most investors and developers, and this episode is packed with practical insight for anyone looking to think bigger about real estate. Our goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie too. Subscribe for more real estate conversations every Tuesday and Thursday.

June 5, 2026Episode 23150 min

Episode 230: The Brandon Turner Deal & Negotiation Leverage

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/ 🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by experienced operators who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with real-world investing conversations, strategies, and lessons from inside the business. In Episode 230, the Junkies dive into the recent Brandon Turner situation and the deal that reportedly lost investors millions, along with the transparency and conversations that followed afterward throughout the real estate community. The guys break down what investors can learn from the situation, how market cycles expose weak assumptions, and why transparency matters when things don’t go according to plan. The conversation also shifts into negotiation psychology, emotional sellers, and how experienced buyers can quickly tell whether they’re actually looking at a deal or just another overpriced listing. This episode covers: The Brandon Turner investor controversy Risk, leverage, and market assumptions Transparency when deals go wrong Emotional sellers in today’s market Buyer leverage and negotiation strategy How smart operators identify real opportunities Why discipline matters more than hype This is one of the more honest and unfiltered real estate conversations the Junkies have had in a while. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

June 2, 2026Episode 23054 min

Episode 229: Should We Start a Fund?

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/ 🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by experienced operators who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies, stories, and real-world conversations to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In Episode 229, Gabe, Dane, and Trevor sit down to talk about what it actually looks like to start a real estate fund. The conversation breaks down the realities behind raising capital, structuring investment opportunities, building investor trust, and creating systems that can scale beyond individual deals. The Junkies also discuss why more operators are moving toward fund models, the challenges that come with managing investor capital, and what separates sustainable long-term businesses from short-term hype. This episode dives into: Why operators choose to start funds Raising capital and building investor relationships The differences between syndications and fund structures Creating systems that scale Investor communication and transparency Long-term thinking in real estate investing Lessons learned from operating real businesses and portfolios If you’ve ever wondered what goes into building an investment platform beyond just buying properties, this episode gives a real behind-the-scenes look at the process. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

May 28, 2026Episode 2291 hr 1 min

Episode 228: Inside Real Estate Deals with J Scott

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.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 228, the Junkies sit back down with J Scott for a deal-focused conversation covering real-world investing, market opportunities, underwriting, and what smart operators are actually doing in today’s environment. The episode dives into: The types of deals J Scott is paying attention to right now How experienced investors evaluate risk in uncertain markets Multifamily underwriting and where assumptions go wrong Creative ways investors are structuring deals today Long-term buy-and-hold strategies vs short-term speculation Why disciplined operators are still finding opportunity despite market uncertainty This episode is less theory and more practical real estate conversation between operators actively analyzing and working deals in today’s market. If you enjoyed Episode 227, this follow-up gets even deeper into the actual investing side of the business. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

May 26, 2026Episode 2281 hr 17 min

Episode 227: J Scott - One of the Most Respected Minds in Real Estate

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.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 227, the Junkies sit down with legendary real estate investor, author, economist, and BiggerPockets contributor J Scott for one of the most in-depth conversations we’ve had on the show. The episode dives deep into the current state of the economy, the Federal Reserve, inflation, interest rates, bond markets, and why J believes we’re entering one of the most important transition periods for real estate investors in years. The conversation also covers multifamily investing, development opportunities, market cycles, recession risk, supply and demand dynamics, and why today’s market may create massive long-term opportunities for disciplined investors. J also shares his personal story going from the tech world into flipping hundreds of homes, writing some of the most influential real estate investing books of the last decade, and becoming one of the most respected voices in the industry. This episode is packed with practical insights, macroeconomic breakdowns, and real-world investing frameworks for anyone trying to navigate today’s uncertain market. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

May 21, 2026Episode 22758 min

Episode 226: The State of the World According to the Bond Market

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.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 sit down and talk through the current state of the world economy, government debt, inflation, interest rates, and the bond market. The conversation dives into: Why the bond market matters more than most people realize The long-term effects of government spending and rising debt Inflation, interest rates, and the pressure facing the economy Why the guys believe we’re heading toward a “rock and a hard place” financially How these macroeconomic shifts impact real estate, investing, and everyday people Why hard assets, cash flow, and long-term thinking matter more than ever This episode is a deeper macro conversation around money, markets, and the realities of navigating an increasingly uncertain financial world. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

May 19, 2026Episode 22657 min

Episode 225: Building Wealth One Deal at a Time with Tommy Magill

Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.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 sit down with Tommy Magill, founder and principal of Woodward Homes based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tommy shares his journey from building Lincoln Logs as a kid, to working on massive high-rise developments in Miami and New York City, to eventually building his own highly profitable infill real estate business from the ground up. The conversation dives into: Tommy’s transition from architecture and luxury skyscraper development into flipping homes and building spec houses How he scaled a portfolio of rentals while staying conservative and disciplined Why he prefers “base hits” over risky home-run deals The economics behind infill development and why simplicity wins Building spec homes, subdividing land, and finding off-market deals Why chasing freedom, family time, and fulfillment became more important than chasing billions The reality of success, entrepreneurship, and designing a life you actually enjoy Tommy also shares some incredible stories from working on billion-dollar developments, his thoughts on real estate cycles, and why having enough is sometimes the real win. This episode is packed with practical insight, honest perspective, and one of the most grounded conversations we’ve had around building wealth intentionally. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

May 19, 2026Episode 22532 min