She SCAMMED Lacey | CRITICAL UPDATE | Hurricane Helene FRAUD

[@jkcsho1]

I have worked with lacey for the last 45 days. I will vouch for this woman. She is the real deal. Hard working super intelligent doing the best she can. She is an amazing person doing amazing things. I'm proud to call her my friend. I love this woman to death just from the things she is doing for WNC.

[@realestatemindset]

I told her to get a TRO and she needs to SUE. The reason is how terribly inaccurate and damaging the allegations are. But that's between them.

[@presleyloves]

T R A N S P A R E N C Y IS ALL THAT IS BEING REQUESTED!! All she needs to do is actually "show" us what she's doing. Take us on a tour. Receipts, families helped, SARS teams involved, etc, etc, etc - not too much to ask for if she's been receiving donations. BTW, using donations for cigs and beer and past due rent, air bnb, meals out, is not how donors desire their donations to be allocated. ** I remember Mitch advising you not to go to NC, his instincts were right. Travis - you asked your viewers to donate to her, so you are on the hook for proving legitimacy.

[@ImaDoGToo]

@@presleyloves No one owes you anything. Wait for her filings. Or better yet, go HELP.

[@l73r62]

@@realestatemindset maybe all of you should be investigated and if found guilty prosecuted. Would that be ok?

[@presleyloves]

@@ImaDoGToo WRONG WRONG WRONG. Legitimacy equals transparency.

[@catjacks6128]

My question is why drive all the way to speak to Lacy and not show any proof at this point. I am not judging any of the people but this interview could have been done over the internet. Show what's she has actually done, show the supplies, show the SARS team and let them confirm her story. What about the guy in the video? Why did you not interview him? What about the family Lacy said was living there with her? Something, anything, this did not confirm anything. I have not seen any video from Travis that confirmed what he saw while he was there assisting Lacy. Have I missed something?

[@LAppleDumpling]

No you are "ON THE MONEY"!!! $ 🎯 🎯 🎯

[@lorijones9210]

Why are people living in legalities when people are desperately needing help? If people are getting help isn't that what matters? So you have a human being trying to help. It appears to me that Lacey is a human being, not a professional just a human being who is doing something. Which is more than most of us can say. If anyone thinks she's scamming people then go there, help her that would keep her honest true? She seems not only open but inviting help. What gets me is I've watched so many videos and I've not seen any from "stephanie". I've seen Real Estate Mindset on the ground with SARS groups who have professed /thanked him for the help they've received thanks to him. To Lacey, you know what you're doing. If you can help, if you are helping anyone DONT GIVE UP.

[@Nunyah_Bidness]

​@@lorijones9210You do understand how youtube works, right? You watch the videos from the channels that you're subscribed to, or if not subscribed then the algorithm will suggest/show you videos from channels or topics that you've favored in the past. If you were to go Stephanie's channel then you'll definitely see LOADS of content of her helping or assisting many of her neighbors (yes, she lives in the area) that were affected by the storm. Also, if people have donated their money to this or ANY individual with the expectation that it's to be used for a certain cause or effort, then they should expect to see some type of evidence of where that money is going. Now that this individual's integrity has been called into question is all the more reason for said evidence to be provided, and in my own personal opinion, it has yet to be.

[@tammypearce7491]

​​@@lorijones9210 Stephanie is a part of that community and has been for many years. Her channel actually is build around growing your own food and being self-sufficient. Stephanie and others have purchased, built, and furnished thru donations many tiny homes for the hurricane victims.

[@joelmarcy8027]

She was meeting with the SAR guys. I know that because I met them. I told them what I thought of her but they had nothing to say in reply. But it amazes me that she can act normal in this video and obviously when she is with the SAR team but when not with them she’s a damn schizo nut case. I would never want my name tied to her. Everyone that was there trying to help when I was there all knew something was way off. Lacey even said she was “building an empire!” Huh? You’re building an empire? The hell are you talking about Lacey? So Stephanie said she was a drug addict and an alcoholic. Do y’all think she observed this or looked up her background to slander her for some reason? Now she’s admitting it. Which is fine. We all have a past, but is it past? Did she say how she smoked weed while cussing up a storm right in front of the 12-13 year old son of a guy from a church group that drove a rented Enterprise Truck 6 hours to donate to her? She had nowhere to put it but told him to come on. He had to take the stuff back. She deserved to be held to the fire at the least.

[@Male7709]

Here's the skinny, as a person who has had 501 (c) (3) organizations and For Profit corporations there is a plethora of legal responsibilities necessary to claim Not For Profit status. If she is in the process of becoming then show the application for the NOT FOR PROFIT organization. No application or no official declaration of status award simply means this is a FOR PROFIT venue and every dollar, every item given has a monetary value to which that must be claimed as income. The pile of receipts must be organized in the proper category for both a 501 (c) (3) and a For Profit venue. There are serious consequences for posing as a NOT FOR PROFIT organization. This KZbin channel's comment section has opened curious eyes and my suggestion is to seriously start producing documentation on the validity of her status because you are being drawn into something you don't want to be in. That's all I can offer you ny friend!

[@dorissale4457]

@@Male7709 THANK YOU! Well said!

[@AW-fq1gq]

Coming from me, someone in WNC, Stephanie is a legit honest person. Her husband is a business owner here in WNC and they are a working established family here in our community. Stephanie has had her Aeroponic Tower Channel up for a long time which her husband help establish but isn't his main business. I'm sorry but Lacey Montgomery is a scammer and so is her associates. If you want to get facts go to the main resources in the community, the Sheriff's Office, County Business Owners, and the local businesses and people that know Stephanie and her husband on a personal, neighbors, business, and social level! Get your facts before donating any money or anything to Lacey Montgomery!!

[@andreaconnor6209]

Oh dude, either you have been completely duped or you are part of the wrong team. Sorry, but there's just waaaaaay too much out there on social media that says otherwise. I trust people who have been living in that area for a LONG time and had successful channels, not someone that shows up overnight and can't provide any proof of what they are doing. People in that region need HELP, not DRAMA.

[@Canary-q6y]

Exactly

[@lisabrown1620]

Really, has he googled her???

[@Thyalwaysseek]

You mean a bunch of local youtubers who feel resentment because an outsider was getting all the attention so they went looking for dirt.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

@@sharonfike5379 Prove me wrong.

[@nathanr.8556]

@@andreaconnor6209 Right on

[@minniequintanilla510]

I was expecting proof of work done. Got the impression You went into this video with animosity towards Stephany. I wanted to see open minded and unbiased discussion. Sorry no clarity here.

[@realestatemindset]

How?

[@collette2908]

@@realestatemindset It's all talk. She talks a good game, but how about videoing her in action with her team she claims to have? We need to SEE what is actually being done, like interviews on site of the homes that were supposed to get roofs?

[@tinasherrill6530]

I completely agree. I just recently subscribed to this channel and to Stephanie. I see absolutely no proof of Lacey doing anything at all. I went in to this with an open mind, and hoped that there would be serious questions. Instead, it was an attack Stephanie fest with no substance. I’m out. This whole video clarified nothing and came off as immature.

[@amazingrace1958]

@@tinasherrill6530 And very unprofessional.

[@greyman3531]

Travis, I live in NC but a bit farther east from where Helene's devastation took place. Here, we had some flooding with downed trees on houses and the like, but it wasn't nearly that bad here. With that being said, my heart and prayers go out to those in WNC that have been so devastated in ways many can't imagine. I have been on this earth for almost 7 decades and spent 6 years in the military, some of which were in war zones. I have seen the best and the worst in people. I have always believed in preparedness for disasters, especially after hurricane Hugo that hit us hard. That is a time in particular when I saw the best and the worst. We, here, have some very reputable sources for donating money and items for Helene victims. Samaritans Purse is one. I found Steff's channel a while back because of the aeroponic gardening which is a great way to grow healthy food and to be more self sufficient. She does a great job at that. After Helene, since she was local, she started posting some videos of the damage and what all was going on. As a fellow Carolinian, I was interested. I saw the first video she did with Lacey and it was compelling.Then, all this started coming out, so I decided to research for myself. I don't have a dog in this fight as the saying goes. Here is what I found.... Steff has a KZbin and social media presence, not only about gardening, but about what is going on with Helene. I researched Lacey. She has no social media presence if any at all except for TikTok but all the videos I see there are just reposts of others. Steff shows people in her videos that are actually working with her. Lacey always talks about her "Team" but we have yet to see any team members at work. If you listen closely to this video, you will hear some minor contradictions. One thing the military taught me was to listen with acuity. Where are the videos with "her" SAR teams that she touts so much. I have yet to see them. Want to clear this up tomorrow? Post videos with her actually doing something. My friend, I think you are being played like a Stradivarius. Be careful!

[@WeepingWillowkc2570]

Good research on your part!

[@jbartlett1840]

I think everyone should do as you are and be reasonable rather than responding with slander and name calling The name calling is repugnant

[@amazingrace1958]

Well said 👍🏼.

[@daniellebelding7777]

@@greyman3531 perfectly said!!

[@kathypainter2211]

@@greyman3531 You got it right

[@starkeyfarmstead]

Everyone grabbed onto this story with both hands WITHOUT PROOF. Stephanie is not a Karen dude. Lacey won’t even take my calls. This makes you look little sir. Sorry you picked the wrong team.

[@dianna3221]

What is Stephanie’s channel?

[@realestatemindset]

How to lie like Stephanie

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

​@@dianna3221 @theaeroponictowerchannel

[@Angie-kw3mc]

Aeroponic tower

[@tammypearce7491]

@@realestatemindset you drove for 16 hours to defend a stranger ? Where did you drive from? Stephanie lives in the community and her husband owns a business in the community. Do you really think that Stephanie would put all thst on the line to steal and defraud from her fellow neighbors? You clearly have an agenda.

[@Infowarrior-45]

So, allegedly, you've seen this Lacey lady help people, but I've seen zero evidence of that. However, Stephanie is local to the area, and has shown proof of everything she's done to help. I think you need to get your facts straight bud.

[@pisteuostew5911]

TONS of people have been volunteering and helping. Are y'all going to start demanding videos of everyone helping out? Not sure you guys even know how insane this all sounds. People are hurting and in need and y'all want "proof" that volunteers are doing exactly what y'all think they should be doing. Try putting yourself in their shoes...and pray, pray and pray for all the people suffering. God bless.

[@Infowarrior-45]

@pisteuostew5911 I live in the area, so I'm personally skeptical of anyone asking for money until I vet them, or they prove they're legit.

[@Infowarrior-45]

@pisteuostew5911 I live in the area, so I'm personally skeptical of anyone asking for money until I vet them, or they prove they're legit.

[@carriesunshine]

So Lacy said she quit her job and stopped paying on her website so we cant look things up to verify her and things she has done? So how is Lacy paying her bills? Is it through donations? Is she from NC and been established here or moved after the disaster? Transparency...every dollar received from donations needs to be accounted for, every dollar, and not through hand written receipts but actual receipts so the public can see where their donated money is going to help victims unless folks donating had an option to choose "general" or some other options that go to cover Lacys expenses and others that arent victims if donated monies were not 100% used for victims..we want to see it all...noone asked you to quit your job and accept money from donors...HOWEVER WE ARE NOW ASKING TO SEE IT ALL! DONT BLAME ANYONE ELSE FOR YOUR LACK OF TRANSPARENCY BLAME YOURSELF FOR NOT BEING TRANSPARENT AND ORGANIZED. And stop hiding behind the homeless community for alledged drug or alcohol claims...bc thats the shady stuff that goes along with that scene?? Fid i hear that correctly?...shameful, noone asked you to quit your job move to a place at a time of such trauma and accept peoples heart felt donations...NOW SHOW THE PEOPLE PROOF!

[@silvursprings]

@@carriesunshine she is s paying her rent back home with donations, she is also renting an Air BnB in WNC and paying for it with donations while the people she's "helping" are sleeping in tents. Wild way to help...huh?

[@Thyalwaysseek]

Same can be said about Stephanie, she needs to provide evidence for her accusations against Lacey as well.

[@dagmarmarionkidwell-to9ub]

She said out of her own mouth she used some of it to pay her rent and that was perfectly legal

[@PeaPowerSlots]

actually, if she had a website... and if she can give me the name of it... i can find the defunked website. 😁

[@mistymountainmiss]

She's spent the money on her OWN rent. Pause the video when he shows her notebook of expenses and start reading. You better believe the authorities are on to these people. They're not a legit or registered SAR or 501c3. It's fraud.

[@carolhill8917]

Stephanie had so far provided 13 remodeled sheds. Donations go to a church in her community. No money goes to Stephanie.

[@rcar9115]

Why would you turn off your electricity to your apartment in the winter if you were going to leave? I'm not buying that anyone would allow someone that they have never met to move into their home ( 31:50 - 31:57 ). That's just not wise. I can see taking money to pay the rent for a family to move in there but being in a situation where you would pay rent out of those funds and your electricity is off in the winter sounds shady. The whole thing just raises so many red flags.

[@shanyn420]

I would allow people I've never met to stay in my home in a time of need. Why wouldn't you? Are you more concerned about your stuff than the welfare of your brothers and sisters? There is no value in stuff. Be it computers, diamond earrings, or your great grandma's grandfather clock. Until you see what's truly valuable in our world, you'll never know the truth.

[@meredithheadquist6657]

Please interview the nurse who wanted to work with Lacey's group. She met with them at 8am and she said they were not (!!) sober and the boyfriend was on meth or some kind of upper...

[@aliceb.toklas3585]

Who is supposed to be her boyfriend?

[@Caroline.123]

He wont because he has lost credibility and who drives 16 hours for this load of tripe. She is obviously lying through her teeth.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

All we keep hearing are these stories, can someone please interview these people making this claims against Lacey, hearsay is not evidence.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

@@sharonfike5379 Hearing what out of who's mouth?

[@amazingrace1958]

@@Caroline.123 I believe he did the first video when she ‘arrived alone’ in the wilderness to setup camp 🤦🏼‍♀️. It was so cringey.

[@A1A4SpeechPrivacy]

Read your comments on this video. YOU Travis are just getting yourself deeper and deeper into discrediting yourself and losing all subscribers.

[@WestCoasHaze]

Agreed. I came for the real estate videos and the good vibes... occasional shark fishing. I donated for this first trip to Helene because I support good people doing good things but this is getting ridiculous

[@mrs.checkmate1282]

I believe he is part of the scam

[@colleenahrens8750]

I believe a complaint needs to be filed with the Texas department of real estate. This guy is not conducting himself according to the code of conduct and ethics that licensed real estate ppl are supposed to operate by.

[@kathypainter2211]

@@A1A4SpeechPrivacy HE is in on it with Lacey

[@RedRubyFarm]

I think you’re exactly right, I am looking at this man differently than I did!

[@justmissjamey]

Dude, Lacy is a scammer and if you are backing and supporting her, it makes YOU look bad

[@RedRubyFarm]

I don’t know why he don’t see this!

[@lorilee8591]

💯 fact

[@moondancer334]

Sorry but she has no business thinking she can take ppls' donations when she has no experience/background or training in running this kind of "business." If all she wanted to do was help people, she could do that by joining someone else's already established team. She is not a registered 501(c)3 nor is she a legit, actual Non-profit organization...yet she is claiming to be and is taking donations based on that. Not even a website for her "rock hope foundation." No YT channel. She just wants her 5 minutes of "fame" by exploiting the tragedy in WNC & TN and using hardworking ppls' donations to pay her room and board and fund neat gadgets like Go-Pros and Starlink and Drones, etc.

[@lissaw4]

The fact that i am watching you delete comments from people who have met/tried to work with Lacey and find her extremely questionable at best... really shows the type of person you are. Really makes you wonder if you are no longer just duped, but actively participating and propping up a scam against victims.

[@dadandmoms7054]

One of my important comments was carelessly deleted without even as much as a warning. Aargh!🕊 I'm so frustrated by this proverbial troll nation. We need to live for GOD today. Make every second count for the Holy Kingdom. JESUS is coming back any second! I'm praying for everyone involved. 🙏 We need to endeavor to do the LORD'S will in all of this. In my humble opinion, all this childish bickering is counterproductive. All the gossip is dangerous because it is distracting us from helping the victims of the hurricanes. We need to intercede to prevent more weather weapons from annihilating more valuable, priceless, precious human lives. 🛐 Oh, by the way, Steffanie was supposed to confront Travis and Lacey, in private, to see if they would resolve her concerns away from the probing scrutiny of the public eyes. BIBLICALLY speaking, there is orderly protocol to handle such matters. I'll be more than happy to list the verses from the Good Book that share the specifics, if anyone is interested. Please just ask me. THX. We all do need a SAVIOR. JESUS is returning A.S.A.P.>>>so be ready! ✝ Furthermore, if Steffanie would have run into Travis and Lacey ignoring her or refusing to resolve the issues at hand, then and only then would she have had BIBLICAL permission to take the matter to social media...in this case on KZbin. So there is That. Hope this helps, my Homies. We are all better together. All this division is only breeding more PTSD in people and setting America up for another tragedy in terms of weather manipulation. Think about it.~Much respect all-around in Holiday-focused love in CHRIST, 🎄Dr. Lady S.🎄

[@LAppleDumpling]

Bullseye 🎯 🎯 🎯

[@zenscout]

He reminds me of that line from Low Spark of High Heeled Boys/Traffic "While you're living beyond all your means And the man in the suit has just bought a new car From the profit he's made on your dreams"

[@lissaw4]

@LAppleDumpling I'm surprised your reply hasn't been deleted yet. He deleted the first six replies that people left under my comment (I still have the notifications and screenshots - along with the screenshots and recordings of him deleting people's first hand experience with Lacey). He really doesn't get it and is just in CYA territory, at this point.

[@lissaw4]

@@zenscout great reference! I agree.

[@PinkRoseDawn]

If someone helping can't afford to buy their cigarettes out of their OWN money, they should not be there. There's plenty of help who don't need the donated money touched for their own wants.

[@RedRubyFarm]

Yes there are people that will do anything to get their smokes, their rent paid & power turned back on. Yeah let her go get jobs, but I really doubt that is going to happen!

[@jenniekotoff6772]

In truth, I listened to about 7 minutes of this and all I hear is more word salads of anger & deflection. That's enough for me to not want to listen to the rest.

[@TWBlack]

I don't understand WHY Lacey can't provide PROOF of not only teams but ANYONE she's helped. The things she's bought for survivors....anything!! Scammers ALWAYS talk a good game. She's allowed a family she's NEVER met to live in her apartment?!? Mmmm sorry this doesn't sound just right.

[@csenuber]

She is virtual reality "base creator" helping virtual characters

[@rayleo529]

@TWBlack Have you been there? Because I have, twice, and plan to make numerous trips back. She is being helped by volunteers like myself. Unfortunately, this presents a problem, because like me, volunteers can't stay permanently. I met a young family this past weekend, that Lacey was housing in a bungalow behind where her team is staying. Is Lacey perfect? No, and she will be the first to say that. Is her organization perfect? NO. And again, she would the first to say that. Is she doing good things, is her heart in the right place? Most definitely. Dealing with bull crap like this only takes her away from being able to help. Haters need to stop hating and go there to help.

[@rayleo529]

@@csenuber Have you been there?

[@fredwiggins6188]

Ray, this is Fred, ty bro for sticking up for Lacey. I'm with her permanently and will 1 at a time, discredit all the devils drama seekers, only if they have the courage to text my # that's in the description. 7 letter word, courage, makes ya get out of your "comfort" zone because you really don't know what the outcome will be.

[@rayleo529]

@fredwiggins6188 no worries brutha. See yall soon.

[@loribcoxy6744]

I came on here with an open mind and to give Lacey a chance to tell her side of things. Something does not sit right with me, why spend people’s donated money on a $1200 drone? Cigarettes? Going out to eat when there are groups serving free food? I’m not good with this at all!! I’ve watched Stephanie’s videos, and she is clearly working her tail off. She was mucking out local businesses and homes, involved in building sheds and organizing where the sheds were going to which family. Can you blame Stephanie for being passionate about warning unsuspected people to not donate to drifters? Stephanie was looking out for you Travis. I don’t recall her ever saying that you, Travis, were scamming anyone, she was warning you that you were being scammed. Stephanie, you need to move on away from this circus, you are doing great things!

[@realestatemindset]

If what you're saying was true, wouldn't that mean Stephanie wasn't a liar? Any human being that watched video can see how much of a vicious animal she really is. Why are you so blind to those facts? All because she can grow a garden?

[@lifes-a-dance]

@@realestatemindset Shame on you.

[@loribcoxy6744]

@@realestatemindset No, I do not see Stephanie as a vicious animal. I see a woman screaming from the rooftops to be aware of a scammer. Travis, you have great content on your channel, and respect the work that you do, but you are putting way too much faith in Lacey. Take it from a woman’s gut instinct, just be aware of the company you choose.

[@wldflwr30]

I would trust a local over a stranger in a situation like this. I'm not saying either are right or wrong, but coming online to call her names when she did not do that to you was sort of a low blow. It doesn't seem as if you care about both sides when you act like that. That's where I've got an issue.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

@@realestatemindset I sense there is a bit of jealously from local KZbinrs in the area who are helping with the recovery effort but don't feel they are getting the attention that outsiders like Lacey are. You don't go screaming from the rooftops that you have confirmed someone is a scammer but then provide absolutely no evidence for it.

[@SweetHavenFarmGirl-re9rm]

I would hope for - AND CALL FOR - an audit of every penny collected and spent, with proof beyond a pile of unidentified receipts and a handwritten list of things not done instead of evidence of what was done. If this was truly spent helping those in need it will be proven. If not, those involved should be held legally accountable.

[@donnamays24]

Lacey needs to go home! I’m not buying what she’s selling. Stephanie is local has an incredible reputation in her community that she sincerely cares about and is helping. Show us the teams! Show us the warehouses and the storage buildings…You haven’t provided any proof that this gal is not a scam. Interview the people she’s helped..interview the team! I do see the numerous cigarette lighters on her desk..and if you’re running a legitimate organization you would be so much more organized. A stack of receipts…and you admit it’s for your own needs!..All I hear is Lacey saying I I I …shame on you! I’m truly disappointed in you continuing to support this mess!

[@realestatemindset]

Will you come take her place?

[@donnamays24]

@ I live local, I’m in Haywood County NC. I too had damage to my property however not a total loss like so many. I HAVE been and continue to do my part to help MY community since this nightmare storm hit our beloved area. Doing things I am able to do effectively-from mucking out mud and tearing out flooded walls and floors, to preparing and hauling meals and supplies to those who are cut off.…I would never assume a task that I’m not capable of-so taking Lacey’s place? No, I’m no more qualified than she is. I so wish you could have justified her claims of what she’s done to aid those who have lost so much including family members lives. Lacey has talked a lot about what needs to be done but I’ve seen absolutely no proof of her statements. Not from her and not from you. If she has truly done the things she claims it would be easy enough to show proof..instead all you did was give us more talk talk talk from her..which she is very good at! She has taken thousands of dollars of well intended donations and from what I can tell has benefited personally from them including supporting addictive habits she has! We’ve seen no proof of her ‘teams work”! Stephanie at the hydroponics channel spoke what she observed, as did Billy with Perma Pasture Farms channel (both of whom live locally too) Billy too looked into Lacey and her claims and also agrees she’s basically a scam! Stephanie and Billy are transparent honest locals looking out for OUR community!! These people are transparent, honest and have given everything possible of themselves to our community! These small towns in WNC are very interconnected and word travels fast. I totally respected and admired you for your genuine care and I felt your intentions were good…I’m so shocked that your standing firm to support this woman who obviously has a lot of personal issues and is taking advantage of the situation in order to gain personally.. you drove 16 hours and showed nothing to substantiate her claims! She’s not qualified at anything helpful that I can see and I firmly believe she does not have good intentions and has been dishonest! If she was qualified to do what she claims to be doing then why did she have to spend thousands of dollars to purchase equipment to do SARS work…which at this point is no longer the most urgent need! Housing is! And it would have been easy enough for her to take you to the warehouses, or the “teams” or to the people she claimed to help for you to prove the things she says…but she didn’t!

[@Sylvia-zg6yh]

​@@realestatemindsetwhat are you getting out of this to be so protective of your new friend or is it merely ego?

[@cymmielove4065]

@@donnamays24 💯💯💯💯💯

[@kathypainter2211]

Travis look at the recites

[@Pathstobalance]

Ignore the drama and focus on the poor people suffering in tents in frigid weather.

[@funkibloo3811]

😢🙏

[@sonyagraske376]

@@Pathstobalance that is EXACTLY WHAT LEGITIMATE PEOPLE ARE DOING.

[@pt4218]

Absolutely! Stop the b.s.

[@realestatemindset]

​@@animalhouse100Stephanie is a fraud. That's a fact

[@meredithheadquist6657]

​@@realestatemindset And what is your proof?

[@denisemc621]

Lacey is the scammer. You need to distance yourself from Lacey quick before you are considered an accessory to a crime. You got played. Just check Lacey's record. She has one. Don't say people didn't try to warn you.

[@Javafixtime]

Birds of a feather stick together

[@lorilee8591]

Right? All you have to do is Google her name and pull her arrest record .. . Come on this dude has to be in on this

[@chrisanderson9157]

So here's my suggestion. Since you traveled 16 hours to defend your honour, it would perhaps be a good idea to spend a day or two with Lacey to give us an experience 1st hand. Interview the cadaver dog owners to verify the numerous dog deaths. Talk to the relatives of the 18 month old who froze to death. Talk to several local volunteers who have been on one of Lacey's crews. You get the picture. Unfortunately, it's guilty until proven innocent....especially when well meaning people have donated their hard earned money.

[@fredwiggins6188]

God moves in mysterious ways, I came out of retirement to help in Lacey's plan, why, because 1. God gave me no choice, I had to obey this one. 2. Everyone else is talking about moving people to their base camps and the residents leaving their generational property. Lacey says "what do we need to fix to get you back in your house 🏠? Bug difference there. Imo

[@Thyalwaysseek]

100% ...Travis, you have to show some evidence too or all this is a shtshow of he said, she said.

[@Scarletsky138]

This should be done! Or you are in trouble.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

@@Scarletsky138 Stephanie needs to show evidence too or she is in trouble.

[@denisemc621]

Watch her videos from.the last 2 months and you will see she is actually helping. ​@Thyalwaysseek

[@hopemccrea52]

Stephanie has many vids of her delivering her tiny homes mucking out mud ive viewed them all STEPHANIE is the real deal

[@realestatemindset]

That's awesome and hard work. But when your in the field with SAR it's a completely different animal.

[@Matt-iz8wf]

If people think that you are acting like you care, then you need to be in Hollywood. Cause I can see the pain in your eyes when you are talking about this.

[@Mko007]

​@@paperandpavementdid you hear Stephanie's video? She started this entire thing

[@realestatemindset]

​@@thefloridapickerI've made 3 or 4 already

[@ladypatriot2996]

​@realestatemindset so we.should forsake the people still living for the deceased?! I understand there needing to be closure for the surviving victims, but Stephanie is helping people that are still alive!

[@pattybrown5572]

Travis, I went back and watched your first video with Lacy, I was only able to get half way through it, when it became obvious she had no proof of anything she said. Some of it she was repeating things she heard other people saying, which still have not been proven, or worse have been proven a lie. In this video, looking at her eyes, and listening to what she is saying, talking in circles, never answering a question, leads me to believe she has been drinking or doing drugs, and I would know because one of my children did both. Also, once again she has nothing to show as proof for anything she is saying. I have no idea why you are defending her, what I do know is you owe Steph an apology, she lives there, she has videos showing what she is doing and has done. Everyone knows her, and have witnessed her helping a lot of people. I think you have made a mistake, hopefully you will realize it.

[@realestatemindset]

Stephane is a lying fraud. I'm sorry about that

[@gregfitton5512]

@@realestatemindsetheartfelt and caring are my impressions of Stephanie, but that’s just me 💞🙏

[@rcar9115]

@@gregfitton5512 No, it's not just you. I think that at least 90% of the people in the comment section agree with you.

[@WeepingWillowkc2570]

Wow, you think you were being judged for your integrity. After what you said in the beginning, about Stephanie was disgusting. You are the one who is the bully.

[@weekendmom]

Stephanie wouldn't allege fraud against Lacy unless there was good reason to. If Lacy truly is helping people out and not running a scam, then there ought to be considerable evidence. She needs to bring this evidence out to prove she's legit. If it never surfaces, then Stephanie will be proven right.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

Or unless she was jealous or resentful of an outsider getting more attention than her, tbh that's what it seems like right now, so Stephanie and Lacey both need to provide some evidence for what they are saying.

[@joytidwell8680]

@@Thyalwaysseek absolutely agree. I’ve seen some proof of what Stephanie is doing on her channel. It would be nice if Lacey could get those receipts organized and let us know how much she has collected and what amount has been spent (so far).

[@theaeroponictowerchannel]

Hi guys. I just want to say that I think Travis is a good guy. My goal to get the videos down wasn't because I'm against him or Lacey in anyway and I didn't mean to question his character. I'm sorry if I got caught up in the moment and made comments that implied that. I'm praying for Lacey, Travis, and the situation. I stand by words that Lacey raising money under a false pretense needs to stop but I didn't mean to bash Travis in the process.

[@desire4liberation]

amen

[@Kimpossible1968]

Sorry to say this, but it’s looking very much like realestate dude is in cahoots with Lacey.

[@desire4liberation]

@@Kimpossible1968 i know :(

[@chelsea44444]

@@theaeroponictowerchannel such a classy and graceful lady. I’ve appreciated all the extra documentation you’ve pushed out recently, showing us everything behind the scenes and the work that you’re actually doing. The truth will set you free.

[@Kpc12345]

Well that’s very kind of u to say but he went crazy on this attack on you while proving nothing in this video. Nothinggggggggg. He will not admit when he was wrong. One of those…….a complete brat.

[@joemiami1424]

I love your Content and channel but I think you are very wrong about this person. I truly believe she has a drug or alcohol problem this video did not change my opinion of her. I would distance myself from her

[@RDU-s5z]

I just don't like the realtor, that are involved, same with Lahaina. Just doesn't sit right. VICTIMS JUSTPLEASE TRY PAY YOUR TAXES FOR STARTER PRAYERS.

[@FreedomRingsOnce]

They are trolls

[@skylarsartnphotography3450]

I think the Hawaiian realtor was genuine. He stayed away from drama and stuck to exposing what was really going on....and now that you mentioned it, I haven't seen him on KZbin in a very long time! Does he still even have a channel?

[@diannee2685]

She is the outsider, so are you, Travis. This woman is lying and not answering a single question. Is this the hill you want to die on? All your great work, into the dustbin. Ditch the liars and show you have some integrity. Stepanie is someone from the area, she is not the problem here. You are making a huge mistake, time to cut while you can. Bad mouthing Stephanie is a small stupid move on your part. YOU BOTH DO NOT BELONG there.

[@realestatemindset]

You'll be ok

[@Thyalwaysseek]

In case you missed it Dianne without "outsiders" down there helping these people would be completely and utterly abandoned, this is not how you treat people who have come to help.

[@cathyhumphries5870]

@@Kimberly-nf8nz I forgot about that one. She acted like God. There was nothing that she couldn’t do, nothing that she couldn’t get, and she would go toe to toe with anyone. Why can’t you see what is happening?????🤔

[@gregfitton5512]

I have not watched the videos from Stephanie with thumbnails about this, due to the thumbnails, but did press on this when i saw it. I am hoping all of this was some sort of attack by someone outside of both of your groups, and mistakes have snowballed. That’s what I’m hoping. What i will say is attacking Stephanie like this will not earn my support or friendship, period. If Stephanie has done this to you, without any real proof, i hope she ceases too 💞🙏 getting along and helping lift one another, in His name, is what we are all here to do, wherever we are, there is deceit in this world, pray we are not blinded by it.

[@diannee2685]

@@Thyalwaysseek but people who come to help need to respect what is going on, getting into cat fights won't help anyone, cut the liars.

[@nomadsolos]

You have more excuses than I have time to listen to.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

😂😂😂😂

[@Canary-q6y]

I live here in WNC and went through Helene. Lacey is a stranger who came here after the storm whereas Stephanie is not. She went through it. Lacey needs to ģo back to wherever shes supposedly from and talk her sh%t to the people who know her. Leave us alone over here.

[@beerich2117]

I liked your channel Travis. Why havent you taken this video down? Have you not found the truth yet? Stephanie has shown her truth of what she does for the people in WNC. We still have not seen ANY proof of Lacey's work. Where are you now on this situation now?

[@mariebridges2219]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, Travis: Your video with Lacey has FULLY confirmed to me, at least, there is NO TRUTH in either of you!!! Thank you, again, for this EXPOSE...not to mention your ridiculous REPLIES to comments that go against your NARRATIVE and display your insecurity! So thankful to be rid of both of you.

[@lorilee8591]

Exactly 💯

[@LAppleDumpling]

Well 5 min in AND Lacey still sounds shady AF. RIDICULOUS

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

@@LAppleDumpling a simple Google search of Lacey Nicole Montgomery in pigeon forge area will pull up her rap sheet. I wonder how much Travis is connected with her shady deals. Why else would he want to defend her so much. Does he owe her?

[@siren1430]

I agree with seeing some field work and meeting the “crew,” etc. This is a whole lot of talk but still no concrete proof. Where is the evidence of any of this she says she is doing? Because a pile of blurry receipts isn’t enough.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

Exactly, at the moment it's he said, she said...somebody needs to show evidence whether that be Stephanie or Lacey, it's time to prove yourselves.

[@katalinas9264]

All talk, no proof.

[@sandranelson8445]

Lacey in the video that i saw had red flags for me. Im a retired nurse and had to know body language and what people communicate. This person Lacey talks big and has done nothing!!!!. And sir get out of there and stop stirring the pot. This is taking away from the work. Sir you aren't being sensitive to the families by your graphic words. You are being drawn in to the negative.

[@caninetherapyinc9031]

@@sandranelson8445 I thought Lacey was trying to get and help SARS teams. Now she says she pulls over and picks up homeless people and brings them to wherever she’s staying. Lacey, what does picking up homeless people have to do with organizing and running g SARS teams?

[@ameliapeabody2006]

Sorry but until she shows actual proof of what she says she and her team have done, she is not credible. SHOW VIDEO PROOF. You got scammed Travis and have lost credibility.

[@kathypainter2211]

This is wrong

[@lisabrown1620]

yes he has lost credibility!

[@kathypainter2211]

@@lisabrown1620 unless he's in on it . That's the only thing to makes any sense

[@EYES2seeEARS2hear78]

Done with you “Real Estate” guy, you are either complicit or duped (DAF)

[@realestatemindset]

Can I go with option C?

[@EYES2seeEARS2hear78]

@ idk can you? If option C means co-opted, or corrupt..sure thing buddy!

[@kathypainter2211]

@@EYES2seeEARS2hear78 HE has to be part of it. Why drive 16 hours and leave your family for nothing?

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

​@@EYES2seeEARS2hear78what kinda reply is can I go with option C?? That is again the wrong response. I have lost faith in 85% of you tubers. Don't even watch. Is everyone seriously fd up??

[@Male7709]

I truly thought (hoped) that you were going to show transparency here. EGO has brought down many of people. As a 501(c)(3) you need officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) at minimum. You must have meetings with minutes that are available for public viewing and scrutiny. You must make available and have openly displayed your granted EIN to the public. There must be a physical address of the Not For Profit organization. Make this information available to your audience within 24 hrs to prove your not involved within this scam!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

The Clintons have Laundered $2 Billion from a 501-C-3 into their personal pockets.

[@wxwatcher9315]

@Real Estate Mindset your words do not help in any way. You used slanderous speech to attack someone actually helping her neighbors. Please stop the childish b.s. NOW. This "Lacey" (actress?) does give enough reasons for serious concern. Stephanie is a resident of the Marshall, N.C., community, not a TikTok or KZbin personality chasing celeb-status and donations.

[@darlenekirk1018]

People that are in charge of Disaster relief and donation money, should at least have a back ground check.. and you must have a sterling reputation. There are reputable charities out there that keep record of every penny spent. Should she be using donation money on her rent or cigarettes?

[@SCobb01]

This seems more like questioning someone not there instead of addressing specific questions of Lacey. I’m sorry but this doesn’t do anything solid to show actual info on the operation.

[@caitlin6983]

I know, none of this answers the actual question.

[@cynthiagrim8479]

This is not appropriate . Why air this story about Lacey's life story. Please address the questions that revolve around authenticity of the organization .

[@mauriciocruz3225]

I invited you to go there and find the true they're doing what they can to help people. No of us are perfect.

[@dagmarmarionkidwell-to9ub]

We don't care about her life story lots of us have stories, just the facts that's all we want.

[@BWell247]

Stephany said with proof from Lacey, she’d update her videos. That shouldn’t be too hard to do if Lacey is legit.

[@beerich2117]

I believe Stephanie is a good, godly, transparent woman. She did not bring this forward until she had proof. The Bible says," you know a person by their fruit". Stephanie has good fruit that is obvious to all who watch her. She did not bring Lacey to light until she was sure something was not right. I trust Stephanie. This video has showed nothing of substance about what Lacey is ACTUALLY doing. She is just telling us what she wants to do. Travis, I believe you are a good man too. Dont let Lacey suck you into her world.

[@lukefish7562]

🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@elizabethcablesings]

and where is your proof sir?

[@LionCome]

Human trafficking advocate? Freudian slip?

[@michaelnewman3517]

Why?

[@thegirlatthebeach3221]

Again. What proof does Stephanie have? Honestly there isn't any. Throwing out religious verses isn't proof either lol.

[@MagaMamaB]

I’ve been following Stephanie and she’s an honest woman and this lady seems like she’s high!!

[@NCgirlnextdoor]

For you to leave your family and drive 16 hours doesn’t show your care for the real victims - it shows pride, ego and anger. At the end of the day it is about the victims not you or Lacey. The other people you interviewed were obviously there for the right reason. You showed their teams and went out with them. I don’t think people were questioning your integrity for interviewing Lacey. I think they were giving you the heads up. Where is just one member of her ‘supposed’ SAR team? Interview Stephanie if you are really caring about victims and just not your reputation. All Lacey has conveyed in this interview is that she is a pro at talking in circles without saying anything of substance.

[@realestatemindset]

How can you be so clueless? It take a level of denial that's off the charts.

[@IzzySaunier]

Oh my God dude...it's not about you! Please step back and step away. Your ego has taken over your brain.

[@VoiceTotheEndsOfTheEarth]

@@realestatemindset you call people clueless without producing the evidence that Lacey is who she says she is. I was all set to contribute to your SAR teams, but now I don't know what to believe. The teams appear to be legit but she doesn't. This is harming the donations to the real SAR team's work.

[@njprepper8601]

@realestatemindset ​​Look at this from a different viewpoint. I have never seen Lacey before ever. I seen only 30 seconds of this video she is wearing green hoodie, her vibe it's clear she is shady. I have nothing against you Travis. I think you are naive. This girl Lacey is a manipulator. I'm sorry you can't see that yet. Stephanie is organizing to help people. She is determined and overwhelmed. My thoughts to you is move on from this Lacey character and work with Stephanie. I have watched both your channel and Stephanie's channels. I think you both are good hearted people. Really truly. Don't go on trying to defend Lacey because she will let you down. Maybe she is an opportunist. That is putting it diplomatically. If you still cannot see it yet you soon will. A leopard does not change it's spots. ​@@realestatemindset

[@enigmatic_sunn]

I've been very close to pathological liars in my life and I've seen them in action... observed and studied them... how they "answer" questions and manuever in dialog, deflect, doubletalk etc. Honestly, Lacey fits much of those energy signatures but thats just an impression. Eye contact is very selective wit liars. Idk factually one way or the other. Seems like hustling & grifting to me. Where are the videos of her doin the work, running her operation, footage of these supply depots, etc? Nothing in this video proves anything and that IS FACTUAL. This video doesnt prove any claim made in it. I hope the truth is fully displayed and demonstrated, nothing less. But life has made it clear, too much smoke around this to not be some fire. And again, I dont know what the truth is here. She dont seem legit to me. Why do a video inside a house talking about it when this same time n energy coulda been spent documenting the actual work outside? If she has been wrongly accused i hope she is cleared. Til then, I dont see credibility on her part. None.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

And the fact that the host drove 16 hours to basically sit in a room and talk....

[@enigmatic_sunn]

@reapthewhirlwind4166 exactly. This could be a closed case easy. I woulda said we're doin active field missions on video today and visiting those "warehouses" of supplies.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

@@enigmatic_sunn Lacey really does seem like somebody that could be highly intelligent but has ruined her life with medicating...

[@RedRubyFarm]

Thank you!

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

@@enigmatic_sunn now we have another scammer by the name of Rosalie Toro. John ward of the Appalachian channel claims he has been scammed by her.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

One thing's for sure Stephanie doesn't have a drunk driving record. Lacey has quite a rap sheet around the pigeon forge area

[@kdbee6086]

Mmmmmmm.....Not buying it

[@nynevepollard861]

I am very baffled how Real Estate Mindset guy is handling this. I know he may be under extreme duress and PTSD following this situation. I was educated in journalism an and any true journalist would watch this video and see that it completely lacks credibility and is very biased. Going up to her receipts in a pile and ruffling them around was weird, he doesn’t do that with other people he’s interviewed. He was intense and off putting in this video and her set up looked like it was thrown together… anyone with the credibility to run a SARs team would not keep records in that way. His responses have been narcissistic to people who have simply just asked for more information. And then blame-shifting and using key words in this video title to grab attention. Most of his videos have been very informative and helpful and have kept me up to date. I live at the foot of the mountains in a disaster affected county and no one here actually knows what’s going on, even from a 45 min drive down the interstate from Asheville. All journalistic credibility has been lost on his part due to this situation.

[@LionCome]

All Stephanie did was ask for evidence.

[@realestatemindset]

Wrong. All I did was ask for evidence lol that was a funny one

[@LionCome]

@@realestatemindsetso why not go through the receipts and interview the SARS teams? Why just a bunch of talk and hate to Stephanie? Doesn't look good on you.

[@Angie-kw3mc]

Again, I am saddened that this exposes Travis for being such a fussy, shallow, small person. I had hoped for more. Easy enough to unsubscribe, but I hate that he's engaged in fraud and taking good people's money. WNC is suffering and grifters need to be punished.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@LionCome I was thinking an Interview with SARS Teams would be a big help also.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

Actually no, Stephanie actually made herself judge, jury and executioner and you all just mindlessly went along with the Lacey hatefest, shameful, absolutely shameful.

[@theaeroponictowerchannel]

I have her on video claiming Her team Rock Hope found a women’s remains with that drone she showed (but in my video the drone was told to be one of the major high tech ones) and held the service for her because they had gotten really close to the family. Show us that. That is something that should be SO easy to prove.

[@desire4liberation]

sure hope you all the best. through prayer, kindness, and love god will guide you

[@timepassages2484]

Haven't you done enough damage .. 😂 Better get to the gym, burn off all the venom. 😂

[@AnnC....]

Stephanie your subscribers know you are a honest person, and we Love You, Our Creator of All Things, Father God, Loves You.

[@enigmatic_sunn]

This would be very easy to disprove. Too easy actually.

[@ronjonster8330]

This dude is a joke the way he's picking these absolute nonsense points. It would be extremely easy to solve this all you would have to do is have a few of those hundreds of people that supposedly have been helped by Lacey step up and say even one good thing. Still waiting I've heard plenty of stories disputing her claims in the comments but not one single person have I seen stand up for her and say I was helped or I am part of the team that she supposedly is running

[@sonyagraske376]

SORRY @Real Estate Mindset..... that girl with her beer. NOPE!!! NOT RIGHT. LAW ENFORCEMENT IS INVOLVED

[@sonyagraske376]

Instead of a beer now it is a coffee container... what's really in it? 🍻🧐

[@skylarsartnphotography3450]

Lacey to Mindset.....hold my beer lol

[@MDNOML]

I think that we all are overlooking a key point that should be up front and center. We know that you (Travis) understand the importance of being professional when you state the following: "My reputation is extremely important to me. I try to do everything transparent, and with love." Why, (if you are attempting to remain ethical, honest, and transparent), are you willing to allow Lacey to be unprofessional by not being transparent and providing adequate proof? In my opinion, no amount of information provided can help regain trust once the trust has been lost therefore everyone looses in the end. Why is it that we aren't seeing any of this shared through Laceys' Rock Hope "non-profit" social media accts? Where are the Rock Hope videos? Interviews (whether produced in a manner to retain anonymity so all footage is produced in a way to remain discrete and protect the identities of those affected or not)? Has anyone seen any content of her or "her" SAR team in action? Why is it that she is being introduced through another channel and also defended through another individual the moment that details have emmerged suggesting that something is not quite right? Why travel 16 hrs to defend someone that you have no affiliation with other than your introductions made to your community? Many more questions but lets see if any are addressed rather than being sidelined or overlooked.

[@gigicollins3498]

Well said.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

A man is known by the company he keeps.

[@Canary-q6y]

Excellent point

[@tracygibson5151]

I wouldn't give her a penny

[@lillylynn9076]

This guys comments back to people here are as mature as a 4 year old.

[@lukefish7562]

Never trust someone who hides their eyes at all times.

[@rosanneschneider4183]

Right!

[@kaleidoscopevision4959]

🎯

[@bradandkatietroutman]

BINGO

[@cynthiabehr1870]

Who the bleep is hiding their eyes? She's not hiding her eyes. She's hidden her hair in a hat but that's not hiding her eyes. What is YOUR deal?

[@kbarton6063]

You are on the wrong side dude.

[@loricowell3911]

Lacy should be home, caring for her children!!! Once again, she’s focusing on herself!! Open ur eyes dude!!

[@MDNOML]

Sorry. I am confused. In an attempt to clarify. Was this video intended to be an admission of guilt or a feeble attempt at setting up some kind of defense against the accusations? This video provides absolutely no details, proof, or informative rebuttal towards the claims that have arisen against the parties involved.

[@realestatemindset]

It's okay. We all get confused sometimes

[@MDNOML]

@realestatemindset Travis, I hope that you can at least be sensible enough to see that from an outsiders perspective with no skin in the game, none of this measures out. It has only created additional questions and aroused peoples interests to gather further details since what was produced is an emotionally charged response with details which are vague, or completely filled with holes, or better yet, a complete run around. I get people's suspicions, especially when it involves donations of cash, which are meant to be focused on relief, but instead are helping facilitate a person with a problem with chemical dependecies. This is somewhat obvious if you take yourself out of your damage control perspective and really observe. Where's the warehouse full of donations? Where is the EIN for the non-profit? Where is the team? Where is the footage/evidence of assistance? Where are the socials for the non-profit? Where are the 10k tents? Why have more than 2 very credible YT creators assisting in the efforts from within WNC both stated that this is not adding up? Where are the recoveries of passed individuals? Where's the details related to Lacie's comment that suggested that she was the one who called in the now deceased cadaver dogs?

[@MDNOML]

@realestatemindset So, is Billy from PermaPastures Farm on YT also confused after he himself spoke with Lacey over the phone and asked her to produce the same evidence when he was getting the same red flags everyone else has also gotten?

[@MDNOML]

@realestatemindset I have a great idea. Why don't you take a poll & see just how receptive your audience is to the "truth" provided in your response video.

[@skylarsartnphotography3450]

Evidence never lies or cause confusion

[@missylearned9821]

The faces she makes each time Stephanie is mentioned says it all. Travis has a veil over his eyes on this one for some reason. Unfortunately, all I heard was back stories about her life and the things that she’s not getting accomplished because of others. If you’re truly there to help others, you don’t talk about your self or blame others for what you can’t do because they’re stopping you somehow. All she had to do was show a detailed spreadsheet or simply files (not hard, just go to Office Depot or Walmart and get a couple of boxes of files and a dozen legal pads) to keep a file with simple notes and receipts on each person she’s helped. Not hard. If you can be up at midnight to give an interview, you can take an hour at the end of each day to do that.

[@Sylvia-zg6yh]

Travis might be getting benefits with his new found friend Lacey

[@threelittlepigs1091]

​@@Sylvia-zg6yhI'm wondering if he's the boyfriend 🤔

[@dadandmoms7054]

@@Sylvia-zg6yh 🌍🌎🌏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏~Divine Love, From: Dr. Lady S.

[@cindydryersweeley4969]

I don't understand why you're standing up for Lacey SO quickly. I've not heard anything legit that Lacey has done and I'm already 40 minutes in watching this video.

[@realestatemindset]

Because Cindy, I believe in her.

[@cindydryersweeley4969]

@@realestatemindset You don't say WHY. I saw nothing but talk and things written down on paper. UM, what did you see ??

[@CommonCentsPrevails]

I reached out when Sierra55 requested HRD dogs. Our team has over 20 dogs and handlers. We spoke and he said they needed help and he'd call our team leader ASAP. Never heard from again since. Our community is really small and there's a lot of eyes on you.

[@Faith-And-Truth]

Sierra55 has been working very hard to search for missing people and recover bodies from the floodwaters. If you have issues with Sierra55 then why are you blaming Lacey?

[@novashard5057]

I know this is probably a pain in the ass but can you get the Sars teams to come and defend you ? No you shouldn't have to do it but it seems the quickest medicine is the strongest ! because then these people but they're hateful comments will have to shut their mouths!

[@novashard5057]

Anyone that can call a SARS team a liar well , their impeccable.

[@novashard5057]

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THE SLANDER AND LIES ARE FROM THE DEVIL TRYING TO STOP YOU FROM DOING YOUR GOOD WORK IF SHE HAS NO PROOF THAT YOU ARE DOING WHAT SHE SAID BUT SHE CLAIMS

[@VoiceTotheEndsOfTheEarth]

The original video I saw of the SARS team had a woman on it. But I believe her name was Laurel. Is Lacey related to the SARS team? Is the SARS team legit but Lacey allegedly a grifter?

[@silvursprings]

I don't know who Stephanie is, but I can tell you that when I saw your first video with Lacey my intuition told me she was full of it. I have looked at her arrest records, there's plenty there to deem her as not a reputable person. A lot of irresponsibility in her background as early as September of this year. None of us are perfect, BUT some of us are full of it and I believe lacey is full of it. She is good at double talk and not answering questions.

[@sonyagraske376]

Me too. 🍻

[@sonyagraske376]

Bet that coffee container has another beverage in it. 🎉

[@sonyagraske376]

@@jeaniehillman4619 I concur. Stephanie has moral integrity. A pillar of her community. Honest, God fearing, taking care of her family and now OTHERS. GIVING BACK TO US, teaching new mindsets. Well, you know. Her heart is pure, honest, raw and gold. AIN'T GONNA SEE HER WITH A BEER. 😆 NO LEGAL RECORDS ON FILE THIS GIRL HERE, NEEDS TO GO BACK TO SEVERVILLE, WHERE HER CHILDREN NEED HER. NUMBER 1 PRIORITY. TAKE CARE OF HER MENTAL STATE, STAY CLEAN, AND LIVE FOR HER CHILDREN. FOR GOODNESS SAKES, SHE SAID " PEOPLE ARE LIVING IN MY HOME RIGHT NOW, I DON'T EVEN KNOW"( SOMETHING LIKE THAT,) WHAT IS GOING ON WITH HER CHILDREN? DOES SHE REALLY CARE? BIG BIG GIANT RED BLOWING FLAG. GEESH. THERE IS MANY MANY LEGITIMATE, HONEST PEOPLE HERE ALREADY. SHE, 1 PERSON CAN LEAVE, AND LET HER ALLEGED OTHER TEAM DO WHATEVER HER TEAM IS DOING. 🥛☕🥛☕🥛☕🥛🥛☕🥛☕🥛☕ I CAN NEARLY GUARANTEE THAT WASNT A HOT COFFEE BEVERAGE SHE HAD BESIDE HER. THAT CONTAINER WOULDHAVE BEEN BEST HAD WE NOT SEEN IT. FRONT AND CENTER. 🥴

[@chelsea44444]

Stephanie is a real authentic person - she is helping me with a shed for someone. She offers receipts. She has dozens of witnesses to her work. I’m sorry but Lacey feels sketchy and I got the same vibe from the start. I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt but when two locals sniff her out and sense that something‘s fishy I’m gonna take that seriously there’s a lot of places to donate your money that’s legit. There’s no reason to even risk it.

[@themexican-c5t]

You ever notice some people like to just talk and talk and talk and never get to the point

[@JodiMontano]

If you thought this would in some way show that Lacey is legitimate, I have to question your judgement. All she does is talk in circles. My discernment tells me she's a con artist who saw a vehicle in this tragedy to rip off well meaning people who want to help. All you did was show more of her inability to substantiate her claims and make yourself look really really bad in the process.

[@midnight_boba8619]

Wow as an ex addict, she looks high af! She cant even make eye contact. Yeah we need more proof Lacey!

[@ShannonDevyn]

Agreed!

[@JM-si8xr]

Trolls, what a group of Deep State lying trolls.

[@anitaclue9868]

Yeah… she needs to put those sunglasses back on

[@luvmyplmbr]

Why would all these people "teams" who were working with her just disappear? If they have been doing work with her they would know she is honest. Why would people lined up to do roofing just disappear without reason? Are there video's of people she helped? Lots of money spent on equipment that other people are already set up and using and know what they are doing. Lacy doesn't have experience with this.

[@Tammy121111]

AND WHAT IS YOUR QUALIFICATIONS TO SAY THAT THIS LADY ISN'T QUALIFIED ?? WHY DON'T YOU GO THERE AND FIND OUT WHAT HELP SHE NEEDS ?? I'M NOT YELLING, I'M PARTLY BLIND BECAUSE I'M JUST ASKING

[@dagmarmarionkidwell-to9ub]

​@@Tammy121111BECAUSE THERE IS NO PROOF VISUALLY FOR WHAT SHE'S DONE

[@Tammy121111]

@suebee1436 I MAGNIFY THE SMALL PRINTS JUST LIKE I'M DOING TO READ YOUR RESPONSE

[@Tammy121111]

@suebee1436 I HAVES A SCREEN MAGNIFIER FOR MY SCREENS & EVEN 1 FOR MY TV TOO ! IT SUCKS ! THANKS FOR ASKING !

[@dalebaird-gw7rz]

SHOW US THE WAREHOUSES AND THE TEAMS??????????????????????????

[@kimbaker876]

You seem to be over acting and a little dramatic. I'm not saying I don't believe you, but if you want people to believe you, you may want to take it down a notch.

[@noneya3274]

I personally noticed that before Lacey ever entered the picture..I made the right choice unsub I only watched because of the SR teams anyway..I don't care about real estate..lol

[@rosanneschneider4183]

His comments are so childish alot if the time. I cringe when I read them.

[@Angie-kw3mc]

Same.

[@daniellebelding7777]

Bashing Stephanie in your video was the wrong approach and truly gives you less credibility. Stephanie has been transparent throughout and she is respected. This video hasn’t put anything to rest in my opinion. I am just a viewer and I don’t think you handled this professionally at all.

[@realestatemindset]

How is lying being transparent? It can't be

[@daniellebelding7777]

@@realestatemindsetlike I said, I am just a viewer and in my opinion I find Stephanie to be very honest. The questions raised by many that I have seen are valid and your video did nothing to change my opinion….If anything, I have more questions than I did, you answered nothing. Everything should be to help those victims and people want to donate and feel like their money is being spent directly on those in need!

[@lifes-a-dance]

@@realestatemindset Did you ask Lacey that question? Ask her why she broke off with Sarah.

[@Thyalwaysseek]

@@daniellebelding7777 Honest people don't go claiming people are "scammers" without providing evidence, basically it's like because Stephanie has her own youtube channel and appears to be honest you will believe whatever she tells you even when she has no evidence to back it up.

[@VickiRN920]

What videos is she playing?

[@snahg2356]

I have watched every one of Stephanie's videos. Stephanie has NEVER called her names or truly badmouthed her. She has proof of Lacy's past and witnesses of her past scams. Stephanie has been very conservative in her naming the proof as to not shame Lacy boldly, but she has witnesses who know Lacy and her past. Lacy is blaming Stephanie for her inability to accomplish tasks. If Lacy were legit she would be out there personally networking rather than sitting back and missing texts and phones calls because she's suddenly doesn't have a phone?

[@ginamasson4011]

She avoids answering the questions one by one👎

[@AW-fq1gq]

Other than us locals here, Asheville had 822 transients living in Downtown Asheville when Helene hit. This was due to the Mayor Esther Manheimer getting rid of city police a few years ago, we only have the county sheriff's department which can't service the city limits due to taking care of their jurisdiction and since Helene it's overwhelming. The transients took over Downtown Asheville, now they're spread out due to Helene. If you knew of the crimes and what was going on before, you should think twice and really investigate anyone your donating money or supplies to. Like I said on my previous post check people out, background check them US Wide...I did and with that it concluded the facts of people are getting scammed by Lacey Montgomery, whom was probably here and living here as a transient. She hasn't got an apartment in Tennessee nor has she been seen at an apartment in Tennessee nor has she been registered anywhere as a tax paying citizen since 2021. Do your research!!

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

DUIs in possession of m3th in her Tennessee area.

[@cbean0017]

As a sober mom of 5+ years who's had extensive trauma and loves AA & Jesus....I know a couple things. Firstly if you're caught drinking a beer on a video you're not sober. And if you've 2 duis & been in institutions and rehab you 'should' be sober. She's on the wrong path. Glad she's helping the WNC victims but do not be mistaken. She has a disease and IT is in control.

[@ShannonDevyn]

Absolutely!

[@donnamays24]

I believe she’s only been helping herself! Not the storm victims! I’m still waiting to see proof of her “aid”!

[@charlottedonell2453]

This video was just talk, no proof at all!!!

[@realestatemindset]

Slow down. Pause the video when overlay hits. You just have to slow down long enough to see

[@paulawade742]

I am far away but am following several legit groups to know what/where to send support. I saw the first video with the other channel named. She was not believable then. This person can't finish a sentence or thought. Is she supporting a medical team, S&R, building, what? 10,000 tents? For what? People need solid shelter at this point. How long has she been there? Recent? She quit her job to do this but used funds to pay rent and get electricity restored at apartment? I will not be supporting her "group."

[@angelabeeson8820]

You need to know what u r talking about. She continues to pay rent because she allowed someone that lost there house and job from Helena to live in her apartment and she pays the rent. She is buying 10,000 tents because the BS government will not allow solid homes to be donated. They are kicking people out of the tiny homes donated because they were not authorized. If you want someone to blame, start with the governor, county and city. Wow where have you been.

[@RDU-s5z]

At least show us a tent. Does that guy that was there ever shoe up in this interview

[@11chancer]

So Lacy has been there for almost one month and that she quit her job and apartment to come here. In this video she said her electricity had been shut off but utility companies don't shut off service until you are three months behind. I really would like to see the receipts of what she paid for utilities and rent. If your behind in paying your bills a person doesn't usually quit a job.

[@rosanneschneider4183]

She scammed Lacey? How is calling someone out scamming

[@chelsea44444]

36:26 I still haven’t heard any convincing evidence of work that has ALREADY been done…. It’s strange to have so much filming and no socials and evidence of people helped or S&R searching. Only talked about the people that didn’t get help. I think your heart is in the right place but it feels like you’re defending more than being critical and trying to get questions answered. Stephanie taking that $1,200 towards the tiny homes/sheds isn’t scamming how would it be? That’s not a lot of money firstly, and second there are many people that have witnessed her efforts and there is a list of families in homes thanks to her. As long as that money goes where it should it’s not a scam. That’s the point….I would’ve found it more convincing if Lacey spent that time doing an actual audit of the finances showing a breakdown of how it was spent, and some videos of the people that have been helped or at least a list of names that could be independently verified. I’m sorry this just doesn’t feel like journalism. It feels like an emotional defensive reaction.

[@Matt999PL]

Exactly, good point. After 36 min Lacey said by herself I wanna be SAR I wanna be pilot Etc. If she wants to help that's fine. Open legit charity or at least show proof you did personally something for someone. Help doesn't have to be big official charity. So far we didn't see any help. Or I missed something?

[@Matt999PL]

@@animalhouse100 If he makes good money on his YT that only confirm my theory of organized group to make money dishonest way. 1. Conspiracy to collect money from donations and provide nothing, 2. Promote fake charity/ volunteer group on YT channel and make $ that way. The way guy defend this lady and group is amazing. It would be normal to make video in good faith of volunteering at the beginning Its dishonest to blindly defend if there are many questions and it's not clear how she helps anyone. There's no search for truth. That's why I believe guy has extreme EGO or is part of that group to collect money 💰

[@sandrabachar6232]

I definitely believe in addicts helping addicts, but after they have gone through all of their own personal shit and come out on the other side.

[@bryantdlynn7]

The sad thing about this drama is it pulls attention away from the REAL drama, which is the people who lost everything. It's no wonder countries can't get along...communities can't get along. It's shameful....imo.

[@watchmansduty]

exactly no one is doing this to fema or the other places we don't have proof they are doing things either. and Lacey so busy helping others to prove to us anything right at the moment.

[@DK-uv6wf]

Actually, these communities have been getting along, and very helpful to each other.... The issue here is, grifters coming in and taking well intended donations for smokes, beer and whatever else. And you're right, it is taking from those who are suffering real drama. Hopefully, those well indented donations won't stop because of this, rather, go to honest people. The bud platinum in the first video I saw, major red flag! Seriously, like, go to where people have suffered the worst.... and... it's time to party? C'mon

[@carolynjw1955]

It's all talk. Let's see the footage and receipts. Anyone can rattle off some names, give a description of "help" given. But, where is the proof? Talking ... is NOT proof.

[@twitchy5710]

If she has a team, then there's a team. Seems like an easy thing to prove/fix, especially with all the cameras and computers and phones. Is there some footage of Lacey out there that we just haven't seen with her team out there working debris piles, if there is, it might be a good time to post that, as it's starting to look like there's going to be some official scrutiny soon. I hope this is all on the up and up, if it isn't, Appalachia has a way of dealing with this sort of thing. Receipts and footage is not a big ask here considering, if it's there it's time to show it, if it's not, then yeah, there's probably a storm coming. I don't know either of these ladies, but I do live in Asheville and I'd be glad to make some phone calls. Two warehouses, five storage units, ten thousand tents, helicopter maintenance... this leaves a paper trail others should be able to follow, easily. Something is off here, transparency would be a real good idea, if it's legit, great, folks need to know as they are donating money to people. If this lady is running a scam then it's going to come out eventually and you're going to get that smell on you.

[@cbean0017]

WHERE'S THIS TEAM LACEY SPEAKS OF?? maybe that would have been a better use of your time Travis. SHOWING actual proof of activism & progress. I could make a white board & notebook list and throw a bunch of receipts in a pile too

[@bobbyjolee4362]

I don't believe a word. -- Scammers being caught and revealed, and they don't like it. Simple as that.

[@pt4218]

This girl has no hard evidence to show you. A jumble of receits and guy she said she's helping, the wife is sleeping? Where is her team? Her website is down? Why doesn't she have videos on yt? Stephanie seems to be a honest local who cares about her community. All the work she does has to be approved by the organization she's working with. I think you are being scammed sir. This girl has no proff.

[@realestatemindset]

Stephanie is a cold-blooded lier no matter what you think

[@pt4218]

​@@realestatemindsetit does seem you have some sort of hate agenda going on. I want the proof that Stephanie is the scammer? Where is it? You should be able to share it.

[@lifes-a-dance]

@@realestatemindset You need to stick to real estate in your hometown.

[@matthewbahna8035]

Sounds like people are angry that RMS went to help people rather than FEMA??? Mic drop 🎤, where have your tax dollars gone ???? 🤔🤔🤔 in the words of Glenn Beck hahaha haters gonna hate patriots 😁

[@QueenBJohan4477]

Words are only words. She claims to have 2 warehouses and 5 storage units. So why not pull up documentation? Show payments, bank statements, pics, etc. I can produce a pile of receipts and write down a list of estimates in under 15 minutes. It’s not about her past or lifestyle it’s about getting all donations to victims by competent people. If she needs her rent paid, power bill paid, food and cigarettes that’s thousands of dollars of donations. Hearts can be in the right place all day long.

[@skylarsartnphotography3450]

Well said. Talk is cheap, but Evidence on the other hand, never gets biased or tells lies

[@joytidwell8680]

@@QueenBJohan4477 I thought she said she gave up her apartment to a family that had no place to go due to Helene (& that was why she paid the rent & utilities). It would be fair for someone to question what family is living there now and where they lived before they were impacted by Helene. (Also would be nice to know number of people in the family). I wonder if it was only one family/if they are related/etc. these are just a few questions someone might have. I do think the amount of the rent & utilities should be disclosed.

[@novashard5057]

Anyone that gets offended when proof is asked for is a questionable person in my book !

[@julieberry2793]

@@novashard5057 here’s the thing, the truth will come out, it’s like pus in a pimple, at some point the body expels it. It can’t held in or covered up! It comes out. If people aren’t part of the problem or part of the solution, they need to keep their mouth shut.

[@johnblackwood1337]

She just did a video saying she's not going to comment on the drama about all of this and that she has other people working on that. I assume a lawyer. If I was her, I'd be getting a lawyer too. How much is 12,500 raise that Lacey helped raise, and that lady kept. Yeah, she needs a lawyer. I'm starting to get the big picture now.

[@fredwiggins6188]

Must be a kids book

[@joytidwell8680]

@@johnblackwood1337 I just watched her pay that money toward a shed on live.

[@lifebeginswithaseed]

​@@joytidwell8680so how much does a tiny shed cost? Did all of the money go into that shed? They both could be skimming off the top IMO. People tend to do see dollar signs when things like this happen. Sad.

[@lisabrown1620]

Stephanie was not slandering, she said if she had proof, she would say she was sorry! If you google her, you will see all the different things about her. I think you need to take a good look at this, Travis! I cannot even listen to all of this, what a hoax!

[@realestatemindset]

That is false, I made sure to copy the video just in case it got deleted.

[@R3B3LMD]

Ugh.... I don't know what's going on but after watching this video and reading the comments... Travis I hope that you're not letting your ego and heart cloud your judgment. This sounds like a sob story I actually sat here and watched this out of respect for you and all it is hot air... I don't even know the Stephanie video but if this was your response to actual allegations from somebody local This isn't even a response. Treat this just like you would a real estate transaction get numbers get video proof get other testimonials. Actually start following the money

[@realestatemindset]

Thanks man. I know exactly what I'm doing. I will continue to lead with heart and try to remain unselfish and always honest. This video and the reactions are so important to me. It gives me more insight on people, apathy, assumptions, and what causes people to be hateful or loving. It helps me understand what people can and can not see. So much wisdom as long as we can step back and learn.

[@bigskychevyguys8842]

Poor attempt to cover for her ! No documentation of legit help to victims. Just an un-organized pile of receipts on the table and Lacey looks pretty stoned like her boyfriend was also reported to be earlier. Lots of red flags !

[@paigea.vecchitto5437]

There are MAJOR concerns here that can EASILY be resolved‼️ Go to these warehouses, do interviews w/ people helped, SHOW REAL PROOF‼️ I saw the 1st video by Stephanie when it posted. I thought what it said Lacey was doing was fantastic!! I do a lot of work w/animals & was upset about the info re: the dogs, as well as other things mentioned going on. So I started researching Lacey to see the great things she stated she was doing. I, MYSELF, became concerned when I could find hardly ANYTHING w/ Lacey & found NOTHING on the organization she, herself stated in the video. I PERSONALLY had concerns. I never reached out to anyone or spoke to anyone about it. When Stephanie’s video later came out making statements of fraud, it confirmed what I had been thinking!! And in THIS video, Lacey herself stated some of the $$ was used for her own rent when she was rambling on trying to come up w/ things the $$ was used on! Stephanie stated CLEARLY she felt this guy (real estate mindset), was legit & heart in right place. She also CLEARLY stated she would gladly admit wrong if proof shown!! Lacey also kept saying churches & places were needed for people to stay in due to the cold. Stephanie offered a church & Lacey skirted the issue. There WERE a LOT of things NOT really answered in the original video. Again, that’s why I went searching! I’m upset this guy is DEFENDING Lacey without showing FACTUAL PROOF!! And not one video did I see Stephanie state she was “rich”, like he states in this video. I went back & listened!! The best way to show SINCERITY & stop ANY misinformation is what I originally posted. SHOW THE FACTS & PROOF-LIVE‼️🤔🤔💞🐅

[@Eiralav6010]

Instead of getting offended and all of this drama, why not just provide the proof and records of what you are doing and what you’ve done! The way Lacey is going about this makes me think she isn’t being 100% truthful! Sorry but after watching this video I think she isn’t a SARS team worker nor has she ever been a search & rescue person. Watching this video, it’s not helping y’all at all! If anything, it has crushed y’all’s credibility! I want to believe in her but this video did not prove anything, it only hurts your channel/ reputation

[@realestatemindset]

When is Stephanie issuing recipes?

[@fredwiggins6188]

She don't have to provide proof to anyone but donors. Bystanders, yes, bystanders, like you don't have a "need to fn know". Nuff said

[@VoiceTotheEndsOfTheEarth]

@@realestatemindset I think you mean receipts.

[@moondancer334]

I also find it strange that she's needing all of these donations for all of the things her "team" are doing yet she has no YT channel, she only does interviews on other ppls' channels, no website, no business license for Rock Hope, no proof that it's a legit foundation/non-profit, no nothing.

[@fredwiggins6188]

The youtube channel is not required to save people's lives. Just sayin

[@jaydubya8739]

Not listed on IRS website either with all the other non profits 🤨

[@moondancer334]

@@fredwiggins6188 wasn't aware that she's saved anyone's life...zero proof of that

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@fredwiggins6188 A You Tube channel is needed in this day and time if you are truly wanting to reach as many people you can in order to help As many people as you can. And to somehow be able to show some transparency , as to what you say you are using people’s hard earned money for. Of a person is not doing ANY of that and can’t show proof , of ANYTHING , that’s called a con artist!!! Her rap sheet is quite lengthy! Just so you realize… there’s wasn’t one thing in this video that anyone can say validated anything she says she’s doing !!! Nothing !!!!

[@collette2908]

@@moondancer334 well, not everyone is good at social media and making videos. However, she has had the opportunity when interviewed by Realestatemindset to show some evidence of her work in the field, and we’ve seen none of it.

[@passionatepatriot7272]

Where’s these 9 dogs ????? I wanna know if she brought them in WHO are they dammit I WANT TO REACH OUT TO THE HANDLER. ANSWER THAT. U DID THE INTERVIEWING HOW TF ARE U A SCAMMER ????? I didn’t hear Steph say u was a scammer on her channel. But u pull up to get an interview with her and oh beer first thing so we drink beer when we’re coordinating search and rescue ???? Where’s her team we wanna meet them too. Stephanie lives there it’s her community I’m gonna put patera on this

[@realestatemindset]

So, she's the local towns scammer. Where did that money go bud?

[@passionatepatriot7272]

@ I’m a woman not bud. I love your channel real estate I adore u all u did was interview her. But guess what I’m SARS 29 years. Trauma 29 Number 1 rule U DO NOT DRINK ON JOB !!!!! Idc if it’s volunteer or not. I wanna know who lacy contacted about them dogs THATS MY CONCERN SO DONT jump back at me I was the one sending u links to watch yourself incase this shits true.

[@passionatepatriot7272]

@@adambenton3192 yeah same and he’s now acting like an ass towards me !! I stood up for him I asked him to call me he says no bro I’m a woman and what man calls a woman bro

[@passionatepatriot7272]

@@adambenton3192 amen

[@amyduncan7242]

​​@@passionatepatriot7272 weird how he doesn't answer the main questions everyone is asking, but gaslighting. Very weird to be so rude and condescending too...and he drove 16 hrs to meet a woman...? Make it make sense.

[@debbiebartolomucci9789]

36 minutes in. I never heard of you until I saw Stephanie's video last week. I have been following her for quite awhile. Honestly, sounds like you are doing the slandering. Stephanie lives in the community. I do plan on looking into you and who you are. I stand with Stephanie. That community is in dire straights. I have donated. To Samaritan's purse and to a family feeding the communities recommended by a close friend.

[@realestatemindset]

Try to tell her not to lie so much

[@matthewbahna8035]

Debbie sounds like you contributed to Oprah with Hawaii also, she lived in Hawaii and stole from the natives?? Guess what she was a crook sounds like your part of that same ponzi scheme??? Maybe you should do more research on Stephanie? Did you give FEMA the same response? Did they donate or volunteer to your cause? Did you volunteer???🤔

[@dagmarmarionkidwell-to9ub]

​@@realestatemindsetseems like all the lying is on ur end. Have u even looked at any receipts

[@priscillameeler]

I saw this woman's video several weeks ago and was immediately concerned that it was a scam and this is why: Why would you just show up in a disaster zone and start your own thing. There were thousands of people and hundreds of organizations already working here. Why didn't you join one of them? For one person to come with nothing to offer and immediately start asking for donations to get stuff done doesn't make sense.