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Rudi Davis
05 Sep 2025

A new breed of mid-sized real estate operators is emerging, combining institutional-grade expertise with the agility to pursue opportunities across specialty housing sectors, according to one industry leader. “I just joined them in April, which was really exciting. I got to join their executive leadership, and I came from a much larger institutional owner operator,” ...

Rudi Davis
02 Sep 2025

California’s ambitious housing laws face an ongoing challenge: local governments tasked with implementation often lack understanding of how to properly process lot split applications, according to industry experts working directly with municipalities across the state. The Knowledge Gap “Almost all municipalities legitimately want additional housing and additional units, but they don’t know what they don’t ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

The key to surviving real estate investment challenges isn’t just about the numbers, it’s about proactive communication and relationship building, according to Dr. Jennifer Salisbury, host of My Life as a Landlord podcast and experienced property investor. “When I get into weird situations, I pick up the phone and have the most awkward conversation,” Salisbury ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

The multifamily housing market is facing a severe and potentially long-lasting supply shortage that could reshape the industry, according to Jason Yarusi, Managing Member of Yarusi Holdings, who warns that construction constraints are creating a widening gap between supply and demand. “We need something on the cusp of, in this decade, 15 million units, and ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

A significant shift is occurring in Toronto’s real estate market as long-term urban homeowners increasingly opt for suburban properties, driven by changing lifestyle needs and financial considerations, according to veteran real estate professional Paul Indrigo of Century 21. “Every property sort of has its life cycle with people,” Indrigo says. “For certain people, depending on ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

A dramatic migration pattern is reshaping the New York metropolitan area’s real estate landscape as residents seek more affordable alternatives to Manhattan and Brooklyn, according to veteran developer Dave Denis, Principal Chief Executive Officer of Speak To Dave. “It’s like New York City has gotten pretty pricey, and people have hit the threshold of how ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

As market pressures mount on inexperienced real estate operators, seasoned syndicators are strategically positioning themselves for what could be significant acquisition opportunities in the coming years, according to industry veteran Dave Dubeau, host of the Property Profits Real Estate Podcast. Strategic Shifts Across Asset Classes “I’m seeing people switching asset classes and getting out of ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

Amid growing excitement around AI solutions in real estate, one industry expert argues that human relationships will become increasingly valuable, not less, in property management’s future. “It’s a relationship business. And can people create a relationship with AI, maybe, but it’s not the same,” says Jason Hull, CEO of DoorGrow, who coaches hundreds of property ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

A counterintuitive truth about property management growth is emerging: generating more leads isn’t always the answer. According to industry expert Jason Hull, CEO of DoorGrow, many property management companies are undermining their growth by chasing new leads while ignoring fundamental issues in their existing processes. The “Leads Myth” Exposed “What we’ve found is they don’t ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

The real estate industry has created an unnecessary mystique around property investing that may be keeping potential investors on the sidelines, according to Lauren Aumond, host of the Adulting Is Easy podcast and experienced property investor. The Simplicity Behind the Complexity “Real estate at its core, especially when we’re talking about deal analysis, is pretty ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

In an industry obsessed with rapid growth and scaling operations, one experienced real estate investor argues that smaller, more focused operations often prove more sustainable and profitable than larger enterprises. William Tingle, host of The Sub2Deals Show and a 26-year veteran of real estate investing, challenges the prevailing wisdom about scaling real estate operations. “A ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

A proposed North Carolina bill could fundamentally reshape how individuals can participate in real estate transactions, according to one industry veteran who sees it as part of a broader trend toward increased regulation of real estate investing. William Tingle, host of The Sub2Deals Show and a 26-year veteran of real estate investing, points to the ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

In an era where content creators face pressure to constantly feed social algorithms, one real estate expert argues that thoughtful, well-produced content remains the key to building lasting digital authority. Seth Williams, founder of REtipster and a content creator since 2012, says the rush to produce high-volume content often undermines the fundamental goal of building ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

The business case for green building is becoming increasingly clear, with long-term operational savings and rising property values offsetting initial investments, according to certified green realtor and sustainability expert Izumi Tanaka, host of the podcast Home Green Homes. “When you’re considering the total cost of ownership, it makes sense to have those energy efficient equipment,” ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

A fundamental shift in buyer behavior is disrupting the traditional property ladder progression in Canadian real estate, according to industry veteran Michael Phinney, President and CEO of Phinney Real Estate. This disruption is creating a ripple effect throughout the market, affecting everything from entry-level condos to luxury properties. The Stalled Domino Effect “There’s sell first, ...