Watch Us 5x Our Returns in Self Storage
Hosts and guest Jamie of storesigner.co.uk discuss converting underused land at a 105-unit self-storage site near Nashville into modular storage—using shipping containers or prefabricated units—to add roughly 20–30 new spaces. The team is weighing layout options that balance unit count with vehicle maneuverability, designing drive aisles sized for moving trucks and planning phased rollouts to deploy units incrementally. Jamie emphasizes an operator-focused design that maximizes rentable square footage while preserving customer access and turnover. The conversation highlights a practical blueprint for rapid, low-capex capacity expansion using modular units.
Why Australian Mortgage Debt Remains a Resilient Portfolio Anchor
The interview with Scott Kelly, managing director of Real Asset Management, explores why Australian mortgage‑backed securities remain a resilient income source in a higher‑rate environment. Kelly highlights a market shift from headline yields to deeper risk assessment, noting the $2.4 trillion mortgage...
⚽ World Cup Windfall or Own Goal for U.S. Real Estate?
The video examines whether the 2026 FIFA World Cup will boost U.S. real‑estate markets or become a financial miss for host cities. Data from the Wall Street Journal shows Canadian and Mexican venues outpacing U.S. cities in hotel bookings, with Vancouver...
What Makes Retail Mission-Critical in 2026? W. P. Carey's Head of Investments Weighs In
In a recent ICSC PropTech interview, Gino Sabatini, Head of Investments at W.P. Carey, outlined the REIT’s evolving definition of "mission‑critical" retail for 2026. He revealed that a single underwriting metric—normalized cash‑flow yield—now drives every acquisition decision. Sabatini explained why...
The Fierce Competition for Listings Gets Hotter
The podcast examines the escalating battle over who controls real‑estate listings, as multiple listing services (MLSs) push beyond their traditional footprints and portal giants such as Zillow and CoStar vie for dominance. Brookley Han highlights moves like Maris offering free nationwide...
The Edge that Lets Barings Play Offence on Yield when Everyone Else Is Running for the Hills
In this Livewire Markets Income Series episode, Anna Dadich interviews Ashley Burtonshaw, senior portfolio manager at Barings Asset‑Based Finance Australia, about the country’s massive yet under‑appreciated residential mortgage‑backed securities (RMBS) market, which exceeds $2 trillion in notional value. Burtonshaw explains why...
NexLiving Communities on Canadian Multifamily Real Estate, Growth Strategy and 2026 Catalysts
Next Living Communities (NXLV) is a TSX‑V micro‑cap that owns and operates multifamily apartments across Canada’s secondary markets. The company focuses on cities outside Toronto and Vancouver—such as mining, oil‑gas, logistics, and port hubs—where population growth outpaces housing supply....
Ongoing Iran Conflict Raises Mortgage Risk Into Late 2026
The podcast centers on how a protracted Iran‑Israel conflict could extend mortgage‑rate pressure well into 2026. Analyst Logan Mohtashami explains that even modest oil price spikes lift the 10‑year Treasury yield, prompting the Federal Reserve to consider additional hikes and...
The 7 Biggest Myths About Rich People
The podcast challenges common myths about wealthy people, arguing that negative stereotypes—rich people are greedy, immoral, or selfish—are often products of upbringing and cultural indoctrination. After researching wealthy individuals, the host found the opposite: many wealthy people demonstrate greater honesty,...
Australia’s Rental Crisis Is Getting Worse, The “Solutions” Will Make It Worse | Dr Andrew Wilson
The video examines Australia’s deepening rental crisis, highlighting record‑low vacancy rates and accelerating rent growth across capital cities. Dr. Andrew Wilson, chief economist at My Housing Market, explains that vacancy rates in most capitals are now under 1%, with Melbourne...
I Made the Ultimate Airbnb Course for Beginners
Rob Built announces an updated, free Airbnb masterclass that bundles his decade‑long YouTube nuggets into a structured curriculum, complete with PDFs, community support, and chapter markers. He frames the video as a comprehensive, no‑cost education for aspiring short‑term rental entrepreneurs. The...
Florida Wants to End Property Taxes. Who Pays Instead?
Florida’s legislature is moving to abolish the state’s property‑tax system, a proposal that has generated both enthusiasm and alarm. The plan would replace the traditional local levy with a state‑run trust fund that would ostensibly cover the same services. Proponents argue...
Why Landlords in Singapore Are Turning Office Buildings Into Lifestyle Hubs
Singapore’s commercial landlords are re‑imagining office towers as lifestyle hubs, adding amenities such as pickleball courts, futsal pitches and fitness classes to draw workers back to the office. The strategy is delivering measurable results: properties that integrate these facilities are reporting...
Most Investors Negotiate the Wrong Thing
The video argues that investors underuse seller financing in commercial real estate, missing a common win-win. Seller financing lets buyer and seller craft flexible terms—longer interest-only periods, 30-year amortizations and customized repayment schedules—that banks typically won't offer. Sellers can earn...
We're In A Recession. So Why Does Everything Look Fine?
The hosts argue that despite a declared recession, consumer and real-estate markets look mixed and confusing, with winners and losers emerging across developers, buyers and renters. They highlight a wave of legal and contractual friction—buyers reclaiming deposits due to missed...