The Home Guys Podcast

🏡 Real Estate Pros React to Elizabeth Warren’s New Housing Bill

In this video, real estate professionals James and Jaden give their blind reaction to a clip of Senator Elizabeth Warren breaking down a new bipartisan housing bill that’s making waves across the country.

Here’s what stood out in their discussion:

🔹 Rare Bipartisan Win
The bill passed the Senate 89–10 — the first major bipartisan housing legislation since 1990.

🔹 Mo...

🚀 From Small Town to Real Estate Success | Jaben Makings’ Journey

In this episode, we sit down with Jaben Makings, founder of Onnix Investments, to break down how he built a thriving real estate investment company from the ground up — without paid ads.

Growing up in a small Nebraska town, Jaben didn’t follow the traditional path. After struggling with school and experimenting with multiple business models like dropshipping and Amaz...

🔥 What if Florida eliminated property taxes completely?

In this episode of the Home Guys Podcast, we break down a bold legislative proposal that could make Florida the first state with NO income tax AND NO property tax.

Here’s what you need to know 👇

🏡 The Big Idea
Lawmakers are exploring a plan to eliminate property taxes entirely—something that would drastically change the cost of homeownership.

⚖️ How It Could Happen
Seve...

In this episode, we sit down with Ed Parcaut—Navy veteran, CEO of Lending for Living, radio host, and author—to unpack his nearly 30-year journey in the mortgage and real estate industry.

Ed shares how his time as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy shaped his ability to guide clients through high-pressure financial decisions, and how he unexpectedly found his way into the mortgage world in the early 90s.

💡 What you’ll learn in thi...

 Thinking about getting into real estate investing but not sure where to start? 🤔

In this episode of the James and Jaden Real Estate Podcast, we break down the real ways people enter the industry—and why most of them fail in today’s market.

We cover:
• Why starting from scratch rarely works anymore
• The truth about mentors & real estate “gurus”
• Why franchising is becoming the top path for new i...

 From a teenage jail cell to multi-millionaire entrepreneur—Randy Gage’s story is anything but ordinary.

In this episode, Jen and James sit down with Randy to break down what *real prosperity* actually means—and why so many people unknowingly sabotage their own success.

💡 You’ll learn:
• The 4 pillars of prosperity (it’s way more than just money)
• How “mind viruses” and social conditioning keep people br...

 If your business feels chaotic, overwhelming, or stuck… it’s probably not a motivation problem—it’s a systems problem.

In this video, Jennifer Staats (Founder of Stat Solutions & Chief of Staff at Easy Home Search) breaks down the real reason 87% of real estate agents fail within 2 years—and what to do differently.

We dive into:
✔️ How to build simple, repeatable systems (without over complicating it)

 Is the U.S. housing market about to collapse… or is the truth more complicated? 🤔

In this reaction video, Jaden reacts to Michael’s breakdown of the current U.S. housing market and the growing debate around buying vs renting. With headlines claiming the market is in “panic mode,” Jaden dives into the data, trends, and financial realities homeowners and buyers are facing right now.

We talk about record home purch...

In this episode, we sit down with Gil Vaisman, founder of Go ADU Construction, who made the leap from editing reality TV shows in Hollywood, including the hit real estate series Selling Sunset—to building one of the most specialised Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction companies in Los Angeles.

Gil shares how the uncertainty of freelance life pushed him to build a business of his own—and how a simple garage conversio...

What actually happens when a growing business starts to feel chaotic?

In this episode, Jen sits down with her “bestie” and operational powerhouse, Shannon O'Neal — the secret weapon behind bringing clarity to complexity. If your business growth feels messy, your leaders are stuck in the weeds, or you're chasing shiny ideas without traction… this conversation is for you.

Shannon is the calm in the storm. She walks into chaos...

In this video, James and Jaden break down the latest U.S. House Flipping Profitability Report (2016–2025) and what it means for real estate investors today.

📊 Key Highlights:

• ROI peaked at 54.2% in 2016 vs. 23% in 2025
• Best markets: Pennsylvania, Louisiana, West Virginia, Virginia, New York
• Top metros: Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland
• Struggling markets: Texas metros (high competition, thin margins)
• Foreclosure hotspots: Florida (Cape...

Is Florida real estate headed for another crash in 2026? 🤔 

In this video, we break down Ben Mallah’s bold predictions for the 2026 real estate market — with a deep dive into what’s really happening in Florida and commercial real estate right now. 

We discuss the growing number of “overpriced dogs” hitting the market — properties bought at peak pandemic prices by out-of-state investors who are now stuck. With rising insurance costs,...

 In this reaction video, we break down Arizona House Bill HB2486 and what it could mean for real estate investors, wholesalers, and distressed homeowners.

We react to the proposed bill, explain how it defines equity purchasers, and discuss why rules like the 82% minimum purchase price, restrictions on creative financing, and new wholesaler licensing requirements could drastically change real estate investing in Arizona.

In this video, James Kolde of Minnesota HomeGuys shares real, unfiltered advice on building and scaling a successful real estate business — from mindset and integrity to marketing, hiring, and adapting to a changing market.

James breaks down why authenticity matters in real estate, how being yourself leads to more deals, and why knowing how to pivot with the market is a non-negotiable skill for investors and business owner...

 In this episode, Jaden is out, so James sits down with special guests Paul and his wife, Jen, to discuss big changes happening within the company, the power of having the right team, and how James and Jen manage to work together every day.

Key Discussion Points:

Empowering the Team:
 Paul, who has been with the company for about three years, recently shifted from Vice President of Dispositions to overseeing b...

In this episode, we cover real estate business growth, leadership development, hiring strategy, and marketing at scale — including lessons from live events, real-world hiring decisions, and long-term SEO investments.

James shares his experience speaking at Investor Fuel Live in Dallas, overcoming his fear of public speaking, and why being pushed by the right community matters. He also talks about upcoming events and reflec...

 This week’s episode is a re-upload from our podcast archives, originally recorded some time ago, but still extremely relevant for real estate investors, wholesalers, and small business owners looking to scale their operations.

In this episode, we break down how fractional leadership and data-driven marketing systems can help real estate businesses grow without the overhead of full-time executive hires.

What Real ...

This episode is a re-upload from our podcast archives, recorded quite a while back but still packed with valuable conversation. 

In this throwback episode, Ben Allgeyer sits down with James Kolde for an in-depth discussion covering James’ experiences, insights, and perspective at the time. Ben leads the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and letting James dive deep into his story and lessons learned. 

While this episode w...

In this live session, Jaden and Paul answer real questions live from the audience about selling houses, the Home Guys process, and what happens behind the scenes after a property is purchased.

No scripts, no filters,  just honest, real-time answers to the questions homeowners and investors actually ask.

📲 Interested in learning more about licensing or mentorship?
Connect with our team here: homeguys.com/yt

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