{"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":"How Jaina Anne Built 10 Rental Units And Invests In Hotels While Working A W2","slug":"how-jaina-anne-built-10-rental-units-and-invests-in-hotels-while-working-a-w2","published_at":"2026-06-17T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realized-gains-podcast-7061729/how-jaina-anne-built-10-rental-units-and-invests-in-hotels-while-working-a-w2","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/69cfe062ac25e4bf6693540c/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast , Steven & Jordan sit down with Jaina Anne , a real estate investor based in Orange County who has built a 10-unit rental portfolio—all while maintaining a full-time W2 in public health. Jaina shares how she got started in real estate during COVID after realizing a gap in her financial literacy. What began with a single out-of-state investment turned into scaling a portfolio of long-term rentals in the Midwest, leveraging creative financing strategies and relationships with local lenders. We dive into how she was able to grow quickly without using large amounts of her own capital, including using commercial loan products, refinancing strategies, and building systems to manage properties remotely. She also breaks down the realities of investing in lower-cost markets—covering both the upside (cash flow, low entry price) and the downside (CapEx, market risks, and long-term appreciation). The conversation also explores her experience investing as a limited partner in boutique hotel developments, how syndications work, and why she chose branding and relationships over purely analyzing numbers when making investment decisions. Jaina also shares her unique approach to travel hacking , showing how real estate investors can leverage everyday expenses to generate points and take luxury trips—sometimes worth tens of thousands of dollars annually. Finally, we discuss why she continues to keep her W2, how she balances multiple income streams, and her advice for anyone looking to get started in real estate today. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with practical strategies and a refreshing perspective on building wealth without quitting your job. 📲 Connect With Us Steven Tra…","meta_description":"In this episode of the REalized Gains Podcast , Steven & Jordan sit down with Jaina Anne , a real estate investor based in Orange County who has built…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2684,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/realized-gains-podcast-7061729/episodes/how-jaina-anne-built-10-rental-units-and-invests-in-hotels-while-working-a-w2/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realized-gains-podcast-7061729/how-jaina-anne-built-10-rental-units-and-invests-in-hotels-while-working-a-w2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}