The Real Dealz Podcast - Archive 1 (Early Episodes)

Episode 38 starts with Tucker sharing what's going on with his own REI business as well as what he will be talking about in this segment.  He then tells you about are show sponsor, Iron Bridge Lending here in Portland Oregon and how they have some incredible lending programs.  Next up, Tucker talks some market news he's seeing and comments on that as well as discusses his local market forecast.  In the "Deal of the Week" segment Tucker goes into detail about a deal that he is working on right now and will give you a play by play update.  In the "Main Topic" segment, Tucker and Chris go into our newest segment, "Common Sense Ain't So Common" where he and our "Super Realtor" Chris, discuss details about one of our team, Ian, and his journey of buying his first house.  He then goes into "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" and plays a two part voicemail that was submitted by a listener and ends up being very entertaining.  Tucker then transitions into the "Golden Nugget" where he discusses how investors need to focus their time and plan ahead.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he discusses a marketing article that he read off of an REI forum that had horrible advice.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great success quote that he hear from Chris, but who can't take credit for it.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

Episode 36 starts with Tucker sharing what's going on with his own REI business as well as what he will be talking about in this segment.  He then tells you about are show sponsor, Iron Bridge Lending here in Portland Oregon and how they have some incredible lending programs.  Next up, Tucker talks about the most recent RMLS Market Action report and talks about what the report says for his local market and what he's seeing.  In the "Deal of the Week" segment Tucker goes into detail about a Short Sale Deal that went bad and teaches you what to avoid and how to spot a potentially bad deal.  In the "Main Topic" segment, Tucker and Chris go into our newest segment, "Common Sense Ain't So Common" where he and our "Super Realtor" Chris, discuss a specific Realtor and Buyers that had all sorts of red flags.  He then goes into "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" and plays a voicemail that was submitted by a fellow DFA member.  Tucker then transitions into the "Golden Nugget" where he discusses how RE investors need to allocate their time.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he goes off topic and comments on local politics.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great success quote that he came up with and uses all the time.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

Episode 34 starts with the standard Introduction and Segment Summary where Tucker covers the latest news with his Development company as well as what the topics will be for each segment.   He then goes into our special announcement segment about our Show Sponsor, Iron Bridge Lending.  In the "Deal of the Week" segment Tucker goes into detail about a Probate Wholesale Deal that went bad and teaches you how to avoid this.  In the place of the "Main Topic" segment, Tucker introduces our newest segment, "Common Sense Ain't So Common" where he and our "Super Realtor" Chris, discuss Realtors and one realtor in particular that we worked with on a deal.  He then goes into "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" and plays a voicemail that was submitted by a listener and makes comments on it.  Tucker then transitions into the "Golden Nugget" where he discusses Wholesaling to Builders and how to get bigger wholesale fees.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he goes off topic and comments on the Ebola Virus scare thats currently all over the news.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from anonymous source that he really liked.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

Tucker takes you on a tour of a lot we just bought in the most expensive and most desirable area of the entire state.  It has an incredible view of Lake Oswego and is surrounded by the most exclusive homes in the area.  We got an incredible deal on this huge lot and will be building an equally incredible home on it.  We will be sure to keep you posted once we begin building this luxury home.  To wrap up, Tucker shares a great little marketing tip to those of you doing direct mail campaigns in your local market.  We hope you learn something and enjoy seeing the deals that we're putting together in our own market!

Episode 29 starts with the "Market Recap" Segment where Tucker covers the latest RMLS Action report for his local market and the national market.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a $30k wholesale deal.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker has a candid interview with Danny from our "Spokane Project".  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", he shares a listener submitted voice mail where the lady threatens to call the FBI.  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is about keeping religion out of business.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he comments on the property tax hikes in Hawaii.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Rocky Balboa.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 28, we take you on a video tour of our high-end Mediterranean renovation that we just completed after 10 months of work.  This home is located in a very high-end neighborhood of SE Portland and we didn't even need to list it after having buyers walk through and make a full price cash offer.  This project was featured and mentioned by Tucker many times in past podcast episodes.  The final result of this project is absolutely fantastic and we think everyone will love what they see.

Episode 27 starts with a special announcement about our new Sponsor, Iron Bridge Lending.  Tucker talks about why he works with them and covers some of the highlights of their lending programs they offer.  He then goes into our Final "Spokane Project" segment with an update about Danny closing a large wholesale deal as well as the probate deal that he recently closed and will be rehabbing.  In the "Market Recap" Segment, Tucker shares his thoughts on the market and some strategies if inventory numbers go up in your market.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about the five lot development deal that he just signed the contract for.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker explains the three types of Deal Structures that we use and goes into detail about how each of them works.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", he shares a listener submitted voice mail where the lady was very upset.  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is about how to setup your company for your REI business.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he comments on how another REI podcast says to go out and find a deal quickly.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Jay Z.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

This week in episode 26, we wanted to give you a virtual tour of a smaller single family ranch that we're rehabbing in a more affordable area of the very high-end city of Lake Oswego.  These smaller ranches are the types of homes Tucker focused on when he first started in the house flipping business.  Tucker explains how he's adding square footage and explains several other features of the home.  We hope you take away some good tips and information from our latest rehab project.  If you enjoy this episode, please leave us comments and reviews!

Episode 25 starts with a "Spokane Project" mini update where Danny closed the DFD/Probate deal he was working and has several more deals in his pipeline.  In the "Market Recap" Segment, Tucker shares the most recent RMLS Market Action report stats for his local and the national market as well as his thoughts on each.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a $62k deal that he closed that he will more than likely rent out.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker explains how to close a motivated seller lead and gives listeners 10 steps to follow.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", he shares a very weird voice mail he received the other day.  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is about marketing to FSBO's.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he comments on how gurus brag about how they never invest their own money in real estate.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Tom Abbott.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

Episode 24 starts with the "Spokane Project" update where Danny is about to close a Probate deal and is currently working with the Probate attorney and following that, he has several other deals he is working through and very close to closing.  In the "Market Recap" Segment, Tucker talks about what he's seeing in the market locally and on a national level.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a potential rental home deal that he put together with an out-of-state, absentee owner that had inherited the property.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker explains why Rental Properties are a great investment and when the right time is to start acquiring them.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", we share another listener submitted voice mail from a very irritated caller that contains some very colorful language.  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is all about the different software we use to run our business efficiently.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he comments on an article he read where the author advises investors to make offers at 50% of the sellers asking price.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

This week in episode 23, we wanted to show you an example of our interior design with a visual tour of one of our most recent New Construction homes that just sold.  Tucker spoke about this beautiful home in the previous episode and how it took only 12 hours to sell.  We built this home in a very high-end neighborhood of Lake Oswego Oregon and it was listed for $979,000.   We hope you can take away some great design ideas from our latest new construction project.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!  Also, have a wonderful 4th of July Weekend!

Episode 22 starts with the "Market Recap" Segment, where Tucker talks about Market Education and what he is seeing Locally and on a National level.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a current new construction/rehab, lot splitting deal that he will be closing on in two months.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker explains how to design your rehab projects properly in order to ensure you get top dollar.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", we share a voicemail that one of our Listeners sent in, which is actually quite informative, so pay attention!  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is about Wholesale Deal Emails.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he talks living financial responsibly and within your means.  Tucker th

In Episode 21, our "Spokane Project" client Danny, is very close on two deals and about to close one of them.  In the "Market Recap" Segment, Tucker talks about RMLS Action report as well as a news article and then reflects on his local market.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a high-end rehab project that is currently in process and how the neighbor has been a nightmare.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker covers the Top 5 most asked questions by motivated sellers and how you should answer them.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", we share a voicemail that one of our Listeners Sean sent in.  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is about Wholesaling to Builders and Developers and what the best strategy is.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he talks about some recent news from San Francisco about a proposed tax for house flippers.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from JD Houston.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 20.5, Tucker explains "The Deal Finders Academy" in greater detail.  He explains why he is creating the academy, what it will be and what members can expect to get out of it.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please email us if you are interested in securing your market for the Academy!

In Episode 20, our "Spokane Project" client Danny, is still working through all his leads and is coming very close to closing a deal.  In the "Market Recap" Segment, Tucker talks about what he's seeing in the trenches this week.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a rehab project that is currently in process.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker Interviews House Flipping TV Star, Daniel Wiafe from HGTV's "Five Figure Flip" Show.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", we share a voicemail that one of our Listeners sent in.  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is all about rehabbing in Historic Neighborhoods and why you may not want to.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he talks about some recent news from Seattle, WA and its economic effects.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Harold S. Geneen.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 19, Danny, our "Spokane Project" client is sifting through all the new leads and has some very promising leads he is currently working on.  In the "Market Recap" Segment, Tucker shares his thoughts on his local market and what he's seeing in the trenches this week.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a rehab project that we just listed that had a little bit of a twist.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker talks about how Following Up on your leads, is how you make most of your REI profit.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", he shares a funny email that a listener had sent in from their own direct mail campaigns.  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is all about Momentum in your REI business and how its so important to your success.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he discusses some Facebook posts from a Guru as well as RE Investors overall attitudes towards gurus right now.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Entrepreneurship Success Quote.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 18, Danny, our "Spokane Project" client is flooded with lead calls and we just sent out more direct mail for him.  In the "Market Recap" Segment, Tucker shares his thoughts on his local market.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a $30k Wholesale Deal that he just completed.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker talks about Leveling Up Your Business and then dives into listener questions and answers each of them.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", he shares a voice mail from a crazy rehab neighbor.  Tuckers "Golden Nugget" for the week is about Home Inspections and he has a great tip for you to ensure they go smoothly.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he discusses High Dollar REI Guru Seminars and shares his thoughts on their true value.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Jim Rome.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 17 Tucker will give you the latest status update on our "Spokane Project".  In the "Market Recap" Segment, he dives into the latest RMLS Market Action Report and gives his thoughts.   In the "Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a $40k Wholesale Deal he closed.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker covers Four great suggestions on how to "Internet Market" your REI business.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", he shares a voice mail from another angry caller that took exception to our new Radio Ads.  Keeping with the Internet Marketing theme, Tuckers "Golden Nugget" teaches listeners how to conduct Email Marketing.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he shares a recent experience he had with a seller that was being untruthful about updates to his home.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Tony Robbins.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 16 Tucker covers our "Spokane Project" and how its  progressing.  In the "Market Recap" Segment, he gives his thoughts on his local market and comments on other market news he's heard.   In the "Deal of the Week" segment he describes a current Short-Sale Rehab Deal he acquired.  For the "Main Topic" Tucker goes into great detail about "Direct Mail Marketing Pieces".  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", he shares a voicemail of an angry caller from our Spokane Project.  In this weeks "Golden Nugget" Tucker discusses Co-Wholesaling and how it can benefit you.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, he covers an REI Coach who claims his student is doing some mind-blowing things in a super competitive market.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Damian Lillard.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 15 Tucker goes right into another update on the "Spokane Project".  In the "Market Recap" Segment, he covers some National Housing Headlines and compares the latest news to his local market.   In the "Deal of the Week" segment he goes into detail about a large new development deal he is currently working on.  For the "Main Topic" Tucker goes into great detail about "Infill New Construction".  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", Tucker shares another voicemail from a caller upset with our radio ads.  In this weeks "Golden Nugget" he discusses MOLD and how it can be good and bad.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, Tucker covers an REI Information marketer who is being called out for never having flipped a house and talks about how to spot fraudsters.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Michael Jordan.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 14 Tucker jumps into another update on the "Spokane Project".  He then shares his thoughts on his local market from a wholesale and retail standpoint in the "Market Recap" segment.   In this weeks "Deal of the Week" he talks about a New Construction/Development deal he acquired in a high-end area of Portland.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker shares the Mindset you need to be successful in Real Estate Investing.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", Tucker shares our recent radio ad that he's running and a caller responds to it.  In this weeks "Golden Nugget" Tucker talks about Protecting Your Job Sites and shares a recent experience he had.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, Tucker disagrees with a direct mail marketing tactic being pushed by another REI Podcaster.  Tucker then ends the Episode with a great Success Quote from Henry Ford.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 13 Tucker begins with an update on the "Spokane Project".  He then covers the latest RMLS Housing Report as well as thoughts on his local market in the "Market Recap" segment.   In "The Deal of the Week" he goes into detail about a recent Probate Deal that he acquired.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker explains Rehabbing and also has a bonus interview with our in house listing agent/office manager Chris.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits", an upset caller leaves a voicemail with a couple profane words.  In this weeks "Golden Nugget" Tucker explains why its important to collect deposits on wholesale deals.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, Tucker covers the "We Buy Houses" issue for the second time as he has now had issues with Facebook.  Tucker then ends Episode 13 with a great Success Quote from Tony Robbins.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 12 Tucker begins with a "Spokane Project" update.  He then gives his thoughts on his local market as well as future predictions in the Market Recap segment.   In "The Deal of the Week" he walks you through a RARE No Money Down, "Subject to the existing mortgage", Wholesale Deal.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker conducts his first interview with local house flipper Josh Bryant.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" another disgruntled caller leaves a nice voicemail.  In this weeks "Golden Nugget" Tucker explains why its important to build relationships with neighbors.  In the "No BS Zone" segment, Tucker covers the "We Buy Houses" issue that national House Flippers are running into.  Tucker then ends Episode 12 with a great Success Quote from Sir Richard Branson.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 11 Tucker begins with the National Housing Statistics and then reflects on what he is seeing in his local market.  He then covers a new topic called the "Spokane Project" where he is consulting with an individual to bring his REI Business back to life and plans to share it with listeners every step of the way.  In "The Deal of the Week" he discusses a knock down new build where he bought the home subject to the existing mortgage and sold it to make a great profit.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker explains how to "Build Your Wholesale Business".  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" another caller with plenty of profanity calls in.  In this weeks "Golden Nugget" Tucker explains why having a good Escrow Officer is vital and how to find one.  Tucker then introduces a new Segment for the podcast called "The No BS Zone" where he plans to cover things that other REI Investors are telling you and why its BS.  Tucker then ends Episode 11 with a great Success Quote from Brian Tracy.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 10 Tucker starts with the RMLS Housing Report for February as well as a local market recap and what his future market expectations are.  In "The Deal of the Week" he talks about a Six Figure Wholesale flip where he did very little to the property prior to flipping it.  In this weeks "Main Topic" Tucker discusses Direct Mail, why you should use it and how.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" an anti-development Portlander calls in and Tucker responds.  In this weeks "Golden Nugget" Tucker has a conversation about working with Realtors in your business.  Tucker then ends with another great Success Quote from Lil Wayne.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 9 Tucker talks about his local market, national housing statistics as well as mortgage rates.  In "The Deal of the Week" he analyzes a short sale deal with a seller that was out of country and how he went about acquiring the deal.  He then moves on to the main topic where he explains everything about "Private Money" as well as a million dollar tip for how to find it.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" a feisty elderly lady gives us a great laugh!  Tucker provides another great bit of information in this weeks "Golden Nugget" where he explains Mechanics Liens and how to avoid them in order to potentially save you thousands of dollars.  Tucker then ends with a great Success Quote from Vidal Sassoon.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 8 Tucker talks about what he's seeing in the trenches in his local market.  In "The Deal of the Week" he covers a rare series of deals where he bought and sold three houses all right next door to each other in an A+ neighborhood.  He then moves on to the main topic which is "Negotiating Directly With Private Sellers" and he explains in detail how to deal directly with sellers and why you should.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" a caller threatens to have Tucker arrested!  Tucker provides another great bit of information in this weeks "Golden Nugget" where he explains why you should inspect oil tanks and sewer lines.  Tucker ends with a great Success Quote from Thomas Edison.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 7 Tucker starts with the current RMLS Market Report for the National and Local Markets.  In "The Deal of the Week" he covers a recent and rare condo deal that he simply could not refuse.  He then moves on to the main topic which is "Probate Real Estate" and he explains how to find and market to probate real estate leads.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" a caller leaves a voice mail in response to the very effective yellow letters that Tucker sends out.  Tucker provides another great bit of information in this weeks "Golden Nugget" where he explains Deed Transfers and what he does.  Finally, Tucker ends with a great Success Quote from real estate magnate, Donald Trump.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 6 Tucker starts with his current outlook on direct marketing response rates and pending home sales in his local area.  In "The Deal of the Week" he reflects on a great real estate deal that came in through an every door direct mail campaign and how the homeowner was willing to give up equity for a fast and convenient transaction.  He then moves on to the main topic which is "How to Execute A Driving For Dollars Campaign" where he goes into detail about how to locate an ideal neighborhood, how to compile and organize the list and then what type of mail campaigns you should run for the list.  In our most popular segment, "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" Tucker plays an older voice mail from a person that called about the bandit signs that Tucker used to put up in years past.  Tucker provides another great bit of information in this weeks "Golden Nugget" where he tells you what to do with returned mail and how its pure gold!   Finally, Tucker ends with a Success Quote from the great entertainer, Bill Cosby.  We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 5 Tucker starts with the most recent RMLS real estate statistics for his local market.  In "The Deal of the Week" he discusses how you have to be a problem solver when house flipping when he reflects on this profitable wholesale deal.  He then moves on to the main topic which is the third part of "Dissecting My Own Real Estate Investing Business" where he goes into further detail about the Construction Side of his Business.  In another "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" he shares a voicemail from another disgruntled direct mail recipient who uses plenty of vulgar language.  Finally, in the "Golden Nugget of the Week", Tucker explains the difference between Private Money and Hard Money and explains how to find and structure Private Money for your business.   We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 4 Tucker starts with real estate trends he is currently seeing in his local market.  In "The Deal of the Week" he talks about his most important deal and how it changed his entire business and made him more profitable.  He then moves on to the main topic which is the second part of "Dissecting My Own Real Estate Investing Business" where he goes into further detail about his "Marketing Machine".  In another "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" he shares a voicemail blaming house flippers for the nations problems.  Finally, in the "Golden Nugget of the Week", Tucker shares a great tip to help you with your REI business!   We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments and reviews!

In Episode 3 Tucker starts with real estate trends he is currently seeing in his local market. He covers in detail a wholesale deal that presented several challenges. He then moves on to the main topic which will be the first part of a multipart series in "Dissecting My Own Real Estate Investing Business" where he explains the structure of his business and advises on how to grow your REI business. In one of the most entertaining "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" segments, he shares a series of voicemails that were received in response to his direct mail marketing. Lastly, he explains real estate commissions and how they work in regards to why an agent would want to work with a real estate investor. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us comments or reviews!

In Episode 2 Tucker covers the current local and national real estate market statistics and explains what it all means.  He goes into the "Deal of the Week" segment and provides detailed information on a past real estate deal he acquired and sold.  He then goes on to cover the main topic which is "The State of the Market" and talks about the current real estate market and how to profit from it.  For a little added entertainment, Tucker provides a real example of an individual who took exception to our direct mail marketing and makes light of it in our "Direct Mails Greatest Hits" segment.

Welcome to the first episode of The Real Dealz Podcast Hosted by Tucker Merrihew!  In this episode Tucker talks about his background as a Real Estate Investor, why he started The Real Dealz Podcast and what you can look forward to in upcoming episodes!