{"podcast":{"title":"REalized Gains Podcast","slug":"realized-gains-podcast-7061729","podcast_index_feed_id":7061729,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/62f18fbd7bc4b800134528ca","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/portland-real-estate-investing-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62f18fbd7bc4b800134528ca/1667780710448-2e627bc598baff0f4eeed1a87949191d.jpeg","author":"Jordan Lee","episode_count":95,"summary":"Realized Gains Podcast is where real estate, investing, and wealth-building strategies come together with real-world experience. Hosted by Portland real estate professionals Steven Tran and Jordan Lee , the show features conversations with investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs who are actively building wealth through real estate — from first deals to large portfolios. Whether you’re a new investor trying to get started, a homeowner looking to make smarter financial decisions, or an experienced operator scaling your portfolio, this podcast breaks down the strategies, numbers, mistakes, and mindset behind successful investing. Expect practical insights, honest lessons learned, and actionable advice you can apply immediately. Steven brings an investor-first perspective as an Oregon real estate broker, entrepreneur, and property owner across Oregon and Washington. Jordan adds the financing lens as a mortgage lender licensed in 11 states and an active investor, helping listeners understand how to leverage lending, structure deals, and access capital effectively. If you want to build long-term wealth through real estate — and avoid costly mistakes along the way — you’re in the…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T08:18:09.551966+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realized-gains-podcast-7061729"},"episode":{"title":"Building Wealth Through Airbnbs In Beaverton While Working As A Mortgage Lender with Don Luong","slug":"building-wealth-through-airbnbs-in-beaverton-while-working-as-a-mortgage-lender-with-don-luong","published_at":"2026-02-11T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realized-gains-podcast-7061729/building-wealth-through-airbnbs-in-beaverton-while-working-as-a-mortgage-lender-with-don-luong","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realized-gains-podcast-7061729","url":"https://linktr.ee/realizedgainspod","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f18fbd7bc4b800134528ca/e/69799a7a9b5ca1c75c052e39/media.mp3","summary":"Airbnb isn’t “easy money” anymore — competition is real, and standing out takes an actual system. In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast, Steven Tran and Jordan Lee sit down with Don Luong (Portland native; lending professional turned short-term rental operator) to break down what it really takes to build and manage a profitable Airbnb portfolio in the Portland metro. Don shares his playbook for evaluating a new Airbnb market (including how he studies comparable listings, upgrades the guest experience, and validates demand with tools like AirDNA), plus the operational reality of running 6–7 listings across Beaverton, Hillsboro, and beyond. You’ll hear how he scaled from using a 25% property manager to self-managing with systems, cleaners, and dynamic pricing (PriceLabs), why interior design + pro photos matter more than most hosts admit, and how minimum-night rules + pricing strategy can reduce party risk while improving guest quality. We also get into Portland’s STR regulations vs. Washington County flexibility (one reason Don focused on Beaverton), the types of guests that actually book suburban Airbnbs (family visits, remodel displacement, insurance stays, visiting colleges), and the difference between short-term rentals vs. mid-term rentals for steady cashflow. If you’re thinking about buying your first Airbnb, turning a primary residence into a short-term rental, or hiring a co-host/property manager — this episode will save you months of trial and error. Guest: Don Luong — Stumptown Rental Homes Website: StumptownRentalHomes.com Topics covered: Airbnb strategy, Beaverton & Hillsboro short-term rentals, pricing, cleaning ops, reviews, risk management, and scaling a co-hosting business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Airbnb isn’t “easy money” anymore — competition is real, and standing out takes an actual system. 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