Florida Veterans Real Estate Podcast
Florida Veterans Real Estate Podcast helps veterans and their families build wealth through smart real estate moves. Hosted by Army veteran Darian Dehm, we break down VA loans, builder incentives, and investment strategies with a veteran-first focus.
Episodes
20 episodes
Episode 20: From First Home to Forever Home
Is your first house your "forever" house? Probably not—and that’s a good thing!In Episode 20, we’re discussing the transition from your starter home to your dream home. We cover how to time the market, how to turn your first property int...
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9:45
Episode 19: The House-Hacking Playbook
Episode 19: The House-Hacking PlaybookThe Veteran's Journey to Financial Freedom 🎖️🏠Service members have a unique "superpower" when it comes to real estate, but most aren't using it to its full potential. In this episode, w...
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12:53
Episode 18: The Navigator’s Mission: Zero Down, Four Doors, and Generational Equity
In Episode 18, we’re breaking down the blueprint for building generational equity without the traditional barriers to entry. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a "zero down" strategy into a long-term legacy, this is the roadmap you’ve been wai...
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12:58
Episode 17: How we bought a home in the Philippines.
We just dropped Episode 17: 'How We Bought a Home in the Philippines.' We’re breaking down the logistics, the costs, and why we decided to make this move. Whether you’re interested in a vacation home or a strategic investment, we’ve got the ins...
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14:05
EPISODE 16: “The Lake House That Changed Everything”
Here's how and why he bought a vacation property.”Before we get into the numbers or the lessons, let me give you the real reason this lake house entered his life.
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14:42
Episode 15: “The Refinance That Set Everything in Motion.”
How a world event turned into the start of the path to financial freedom. Join me as I relay his story.
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22:29
Episode 14: “How I Bought My First Home With $1,500… and Got $1,499 Back.”
Before I ever bought a home, my relationship with money was… inconsistent.Growing up, nobody taught me how to save. Nobody taught me how to invest. Nobody explained interest rates or ownership or equity. Nobody showed me how we...
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14:58
Episode 13: VA Loan Myths Debunked: From Mandatory Inspections to Seller Concessions
That sound? That is the sound of misinformation. It’s the constant noise, the bad intel, and the outright lies that surround your earned VA home loan benefit. For every strategic advantage the VA loan offers—the $0 down, the lower rates, the...
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22:29
Episode 12: The New Construction Advantage: Using the VA Loan with Florida Builders
We’ve covered your entitlement, the COE, and how to weaponize the Residual Income metric. We have a clear vision: veterans achieving generational wealth. And the fastest path to significant, built-in equity is through New Construction.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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25:38
Episode 11: Understanding Residual Income: Why the VA Cares More Than Your DTI
To explain what Residual Income is, how to calculate it, and why it is the key to unlocking your loan approval, especially when you are pursuing a high-leverage move like a new construction or a multi-unit property.
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22:20
Episode 10: The Stepping-Stone Strategy: Using Your First VA Loan for a 1-Year Rental Jump.
Our mission today is simple: How to use your $0-down VA loan to acquire your first property, live in it for one year, and then turn it into your first income-generating asset.
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23:52
Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) – The Golden Ticket to $0 Down
"Welcome back to the Florida Veterans Real Estate Podcast, your essential mission brief for mastering the Sunshine State's property market. I’m Darian, and this is Episode 9: Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) – How to Get It in 24 Hours ...
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27:34
The Silent Financial Anchor: Decoding CDD and HOA Fees
"Welcome back to the Florida Veterans Real Estate Podcast! I’m Darian, and today we are addressing the Silent Financial Anchor—the hidden costs that can kill your VA loan eligibility and drain your cash flow: CDD and HOA Fees....
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15:14
The Lender Vetting Mission: How to Find a VA Specialist
"Welcome back to the Florida Veterans Real Estate Podcast! I’m Darian, and today we’re talking about your most critical hire, the one who carries the heavy ammo: Your VA Loan Officer.
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16:11
PCS to Profit: Mastering VA Entitlement Restoration
"Welcome back to the Florida Veterans Real Estate Podcast! I'm Darian, and today we are executing the single most important mission in the veteran wealth playbook: Turning your first home into your first rental property. This is how you take...
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17:00
Taxes & Exemptions for Disabled Veterans in Florida
“Here’s the truth — too many veterans in Florida are paying thousands in property taxes they don’t actually owe. If you’ve got a disability rating, you may qualify for huge exemptions. In fact, some veterans pay zero property taxes in Clay C...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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14:57
Veterans Appraisal Secrets (Spec Home Edition)
In today’s episode, we’re going to cover appraisals — what they really mean for veterans buying new construction, and why they don’t have to be the nightmare you might have heard about.
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8:57
Buying New Construction in Florida: Spec Homes & National Builders
Hello, and welcome to Florida Veterans Real Estate Podcast. Today we are focused on new construction by national builders. However, before we go on, don’t think for one second that local builders and banks aren’t offering their own incentive...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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