Best Subdivision Podcasts (2024)

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How to Price A Residential Subdivision 6:05

3h ago6:05

6:05

On today’s show we are addressing a diversity of opinion on how valuation is determined for land in residential subdivisions. We recently had a builder assert that our pricing was too high for residential lots in a subdivision. At the same time, we have also been successful in developing residential lots and selling them in the marketplace to build…

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Learning In The Field 5:25

19m ago5:25

5:25

On today’s show I’m sharing what I’m learning at a conference. This is a small exclusive conference being held in a boutique hotel in Asheville NC. The conference is hosted by a large institutional lender and the attendees are mostly developers and investors in the lenders fund. There are about 80 attendees in the room. It’s a small intimate event …

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How To Secure Your Construction Site 5:20

2h ago5:20

5:20

On today’s show we are talking about how to secure a construction site. In any construction site there is a trade-off between efficiency and security. When we are talking about security, there are three main aspects we are most concerned with. The first is for the safety of people who are prone to wandering onto the site outside of construction hou…

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Ralph Heiss and the Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal 1:00:02

1h ago1:00:02

1:00:02

On this episode of Around The Layout, we head to New Jersey and talk to Ralph Heiss, owner of the Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal HO scale layout and frequent operator of quite a few great layouts in the Garden State. Ralph tells us how he got started in the hobby and how he was operating at great layouts by the age of 17. He also shares how he resea…

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Iowa City Train Show Preview with Dan Reichenbach 25:49

1h ago25:49

25:49

Up on this side of the equator, the weather is cooling down and the model railroad events are heating up! Dan Riechenbach of the Hawkeye Model Railroad Club stops by the ATLP studio to tell us about the Iowa City Train Show on October 20, 2024. Dan shares a history of the club, their recent move to a new building and how the show helps support thei…

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304 - Expert Architect Interview ft. Kylee Schoonens 46:10

13h ago46:10

46:10

This week, we sit down with the Chair of Landgate and Principal at leading architecture firm, Rothelowman, Kylee Schoonens. With the experience of sitting on a number of pivotal boards in the property industry, Kylee brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to the current planning and design environment in WA.…

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House Hacking to Development with Amy Johnson 14:51

1h ago14:51

14:51

Amy Johnson is based in Salt Lake City where she is a partner at Y Street Capital. On today's show we're talking about how she went from high school teacher to developer. To connect with Amy, visit ystreetcapital.com ------------ **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3…

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International Options with Alec Denney 13:39

3h ago13:39

13:39

Alec Denney is based in Denver Colorado, but is a global nomad at heart. Through his journeys with partner Krista Fettke, they have built an international business focused in helping US citizens buy properties in Europe, Mexico, and Panama. In some cases the golden visa programs can provide a pathway to residency or citizenship for those seeking a …

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AMA - What Is Driving Insurance Premiums? 6:37

38m ago6:37

6:37

Today’s question comes from Ramon who writes: "Many thanks once again for providing such great information and insightful perspectives on so many important topics. Writing to ask about something I heard from one source, but cant find much information to support (or refute). We all know insurance premiums have been increasing across the board. The c…

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What The Fed Couldn't Say 5:46

2h ago5:46

5:46

On today's show we're dissecting yesterday's Fed rate cut announcement and what it means for us as real estate investors. The most meaningful part of the press conference was during the Q&A period when Chair Powell said that members of the FOMC shared their view in an informal poll. 17 out of 19 members said that they thought three more rate cuts w…

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Shingle Chasers 4:51

1d ago4:51

4:51

On today’s show we are talking about shingle chasers. These are the door to door sales teams that point out a problem on your roof and try to sell you on a new roof with zero out of pocket cost to you. The scam works like this: Contractors knock on doors offering to inspect homeowners’ roofs for storm damage. They say they can help get a roof repla…

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Gridlock On The Ocean 5:04

1h ago5:04

5:04

On today’s show we are taking a look at an impending risk. We have talked about this on the show in recent weeks. There have been several news reports in the mainstream media about an impending labour strike by US Longshoremen on October 1. There are reports in Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC and others. The international longshoremen’s association held a…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - September 2024 - Tony Cook & Jordan Smith 1:01:33

7d ago1:01:33

1:01:33

More and more, we find out that the folks at these fine model railroad manufactuers are hobbyists just like us, and this episode of What's Happening In Model Railroad is no exception. Jordan Smith joins Tony and Ray to tell a bit about himself, his start in the hobby and how he's worked his way up from working in a hobby shop in Toronto to wearing …

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Consequence Of The Japanese Carry Trade 6:03

1h ago6:03

6:03

On today’s show we are talking about a new paper published last Friday by Brent Johnson and Michael Peregrine of Santiago Capital. Brent Johnson is famous for his dollar milkshake theory. This 44 page article is a deep dive into the Japanese carry trade. Many of you might remember a banking crisis that erupted in Japan last month as a result of the…

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ATLP Rewind - Mike Armstrong & The Rock Island Mid-Continent Route - November 28, 2023 1:01:51

3d ago1:01:51

1:01:51

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released November 28, 2023 It's late November, but we're still talking about late August and the 2023 NMRA National Convention in Texas. During that week, I was fortunate enough to visit the outstanding layout of Mike Armstrong and it was a thrill to talk to him tonight about how his Rock Island Mid-Continent Route came to …

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303 - Economy Update ft. Tim Reardon (HIA) 42:01

5h ago42:01

42:01

This week, we welcome esteemed guest, Tim Reardon, Chief Economist for the HIA, into the studio to provide an update on Australia's economy at large, and how this is impacting the property market in WA.By The Perth Property Show

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Private Lending with Kevin Amolsch 11:24

1h ago11:24

11:24

Kevin Amolsch is a principal at Pine Financial, based in Denver Colorado. His firm lends locally in Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin and DC. On today's show we are talking about the criteria for lending and what makes sense for their business in the current environment. To connect with Kevin, visit https://pinefinancialgroup.com/ ------------- **Real…

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Scaling A Business With Brad Smotherman 9:36

11d ago9:36

9:36

Brad Smotherman is based in the Florida panhandle where he operates a large scale, nation wide real estate business. On today's show we are talking about the complexity that is the enemy of scaling a business. To connect with Brad or to learn more, search for Investor Creator on Instagram, and check out the Investor Creator Podcast. ------------- *…

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Can You Trust The Market Report? 5:15

1h ago5:15

5:15

On today’s show we are talking about how to find good data. Last night I hosted an event and invited the Keynote Speaker from Costar to present to our audience. It was a great presentation and the speaker had lots of relevant statistics that would be of interest to anyone in my local market. There were numbers on multi-family apartments, on office,…

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A Softening Is A Recession You Can't Say Out Loud 5:45

9h ago5:45

5:45

On today’s show, we are looking at what global commodities prices are telling us very clearly about the global economy. You can manipulate inflation numbers. You can adjust GDP numbers. You can even fudge the unemployment rate. But what thing we know beyond a shadow of a doubt is that when demand exceeds supply prices rise, and when supply exceeds …

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Preparing For Hurricanes 5:11

1d ago5:11

5:11

On today’s show we are talking about storm preparations. Hurricane Francine is making landfall along the Gulf coast as we speak. Our team owns and operates multiples properties along the Gulf coast. When a tropical system starts to form in the Gulf of Mexico we take notice and pay attention to the storm track several times a day. Preparation involv…

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The Broken US Healthcare System 6:13

9d ago6:13

6:13

We’ve all heard the rhetoric. The US has the best health care in the world. That’s true for some who can afford to pay for it. But on average, that’s not true. On today’s show we are going to look at a report published by the Commonwealth Fund a little over a year ago. It was also reported in the American Journal of Managed Care earlier this year. …

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Talking Ops with Don Irace - Freelance Railroad, Prototypical Ops with Tim Garland 57:58

6d ago57:58

57:58

We head back to Tim Garland's Seaboard Central to cover what we didn't get to when we interviewed him the first time; operations on his freelance railroad. Don and I learn quite a bit from Tim, who's experience with the real railroad has provided him with a plethora of knowledge that he uses to create realistic operations on his freelance layout. L…

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Globally Synchronized Weakness 5:26

3d ago5:26

5:26

On today's show we are talking about a globally synchronized economic slowdown. Canada reported its employment numbers late last week and the Canadian unemployment rate rose to 6.6%, the highest level in 7 years. We reported last week that the We got the latest employment report for the US on Friday. The BLS reported numbers for the month of August…

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ATLP Rewind - Matt Forcum & The Metaline Falls Railroad - October 31, 2023 1:06:37

4d ago1:06:37

1:06:37

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 31, 2023 Freelance model railroader and YouTuber Matt Forcum pays a virtual visit to the Around The Layout studio. Matt shares with us his model railroading journey that has includes stops in Lego and N scale on his way to HO scale and the Metaline Falls Railroad. He also tells us how he's using his MFRailr…

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302 - Queens Park & Cannington Suburb Spotlight Update ft. Tom Miszczak 33:35

4d ago33:35

33:35

This week, we dive into the Queens Park, Cannington, Beckenham market to gauge the pressure points on the ground with Queens Park's #1 agent, Tom Miszczak. We also discuss the current market pressures compressing the price points of Perth's cheapest suburb's right up to those historically much higher, such as Queens Park.…

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Macro Trends with Tony Lopes 16:23

16d ago16:23

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Tony Lopes is based in New Hampshire, but invests in the sunbelt of the US. On today's show we are talking about the macro trends that will affect demand for rental housing in the next decade. To connect with Tony, email him directly at tony@dirtybootscapital.com or visit his website at https://dirtybootscapital.com/ -------------- **Real Estate Es…

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Chris Lento 11:59

6d ago11:59

11:59

Chris Lento is based in Boston, and his firm is investing in multi-family assets in the Southeast. On today's show we are looking at his assessment of the market conditions. You can connect with Chris at his firm EM Capital Group at emcapitalgroup.com --------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http…

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Invasion of the Weeds 4:59

7d ago4:59

4:59

On today’s show we are talking about invasive species of plants that can play a role in your due diligence when purchasing property. The first one I’m going to cover today is Wild Parsnip. Wild Parsnip is an invasive plant native to Europe and Asia. Like giant hogweed and other members of the carrot family, it produces sap containing chemicals that…

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Bank of Canada Drops Interest Rates 5:11

8d ago5:11

5:11

On today’s show we are seeing another central bank drop their benchmark lending rate. The Bank of Canada dropped its benchmark interest rate for the third time in a row, leaving the rate at 4.25%. This is in stark contrast to the US Fed Funds rate which remains at 5.25%-5.5%. Each country seems to behave like they are economic islands. But we have …

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Active Adult Is The Fastest Growing Segment 5:59

20d ago5:59

5:59

On today’s show we are taking a closer look at a new and emerging trend in building construction. This is a newer segment which fills a gap in the definition of building types. At one end of the spectrum for senior housing you have a simple market rate apartment which offers no services and will usually include basic amenities. As adults age, they …

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New York's Leaning Tower 5:45

13d ago5:45

5:45

On Thursday evening I passed by New York’s leaning tower. We’ve all heard of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The modern day equivalent of that is the Millennium Tower in San Francisco. That building is leaning nearly 60cm, a little over 2 feet. Several attempts have been made to stabilize the Millennium Tower by underpinning the foundation and have actu…

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Chris Gilbert & The Brownville & Ashland 54:17

10d ago54:17

54:17

We've seen many prototypical railroads bought and sold over the years, but how about a freelance model railroad changing hands? That's how current owner of the Brownville & Ashland, Chris Gilbert, took ownership of this Maine based short line. Oh, did I mention he's also in the United Kingdom? Chris tells us how this transaction went down, how he m…

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AMA - Damage Deposits In Residential Leases 4:54

14d ago4:54

4:54

This question also comes from Chris who is asking a follow-on question from last week’s question on apartment turnover. Last week Chris was asking about how long to budget for making a unit rent ready. So here is his question. “If the average apartment turn requiring cleaning and “light repair” is around $2,000 shouldn’t the tenant security deposit…

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ATLP Rewind - John Parker and the BNSF Fall River Division - October 24, 2023 1:04:09

11d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 24, 2023 Coming to us from northern Colorado - seemingly a hotbed of model railroading, is the creator of the BNSF Fall River Division, John Parker. John shares his model railroading story with us, from humble 4x8 beginnings to the beautiful empire he has today. We learn that he's had a lot of help along th…

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301 - Perth Property Investment Q&A Session ft. Trent Fleskens 29:41

23d ago29:41

29:41

This week, Trent answers everyone's 101 property investment questions whilst providing some useful market data.By The Perth Property Show

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BOM - The Signal And The Noise by Nate Silver 4:57

20d ago4:57

4:57

Nate Silver's The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail—But Some Don’t is a fascinating exploration of the art and science of prediction. In a world flooded with data and overwhelmed by uncertainty, Silver’s work sheds light on why so many forecasts go wrong and how we can improve our ability to make accurate predictions. -------------…

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Storage in Houston with Mark Livingston 11:09

26d ago11:09

11:09

Mark Livingston is based in Houston Texas. On today's show we are talking about storage in Houston and a collaboration between Mark and our development firm Y Street Capital. We will be hosting a webinar this coming Wednesday at 6PM CDT, 7PM EDT to share more details about this upcoming project. To register for the webinar, visit https://event.webi…

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AMA - How Long To Ready An Apartment For A New Tenant? 5:23

25d ago5:23

5:23

Today’s episode is another AMA episode. Today’s question comes from Chris who asks: What is an acceptable apartment-turn timeframe (how many days should it take to fix and be ready for next tenant) and how much should those make-ready costs look like between tenants? ----------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso P…

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Leasing Incentives That Don't Detract From Valuation 5:42

19d ago5:42

5:42

At Y Street Capital we bring in young professionals from time to time to work as interns on a part time basis to learn more about real estate investing and development. These unpaid internship positions foster a win-win relationship that can often accelerate the learning for a young adult. At Y Street Capital we are looking for a research assistant…

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The Evolution of Air Rights 5:52

20d ago5:52

5:52

On today’s show we are talking about air rights. Air rights refer to the legal ability to control, lease, or sell the space above a property. Traditionally, property rights included not only the land and any buildings on it but also the air above and the ground below. The concept of air rights date back centuries and are ingrained in common law. Th…

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The Theatrical Approach To Model Railroading with Scott Thornton 1:00:29

17d ago1:00:29

1:00:29

What if we looked at our layouts like they were the stage of a grand performance? On this episode, the talented and thought provoking Scott Thornton comes by to share his passion for taking elements of the theatre and applying it to his model railroad. Scott shares how he uses similar approaches as they do on the stage with lighting, sound and prop…

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The Fed Pivot Is Here 5:48

29d ago5:48

5:48

For the past several months I’ve been predicting that the Fed will need to pivot on their interest rate policy. As recently as Thursday of last week I predicted that the Fed would have no choice but to drop interest rates based on labor market weakness. I also predicted that we would hear some meaningful update at the Jackson Hole conference in Cha…

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ATLP Rewind - Mike Landis & The MKT Sedalia Subdivision - September 26, 2023 56:32

18d ago56:32

56:32

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released September 26, 2023 Mike Landis has taken his childhood experience with the MKT Sedalia Subdivision and turned it into a passion that has led not only to writing the book Show Me Katy, but also an HO scale layout paying tribute to the railroad in the 1980's. Mike tells us about choosing the portion of the line that …

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300 - WA State Of The Market Update ft. Col Dutton (UDIA President) 37:54

19d ago37:54

37:54

This week, we celebrate 300 episodes of The Perth Property Show. We haven't missed a week since December 2018. What a whirlwind of a market we have experienced since then. To update us on the key pressure points and dynamics prevailing in the broader market with a national lens, UDIA's National President, Col Dutton, joins Trent to discuss.…

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IRS Tax Liens with Hubert Johnson 11:24

27d ago11:24

11:24

Hubert Johnson is a tax lawyer with Guardian Tax Law based in Tucson Arizona. On today's show we are talking about resolving problems with properties that have tax liens filed against them. You can reach out to Hubert at 520-526-9850 or visit their website at guardiantaxlaw.com -------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Est…

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Perspective on the US Election with George Ross 19:07

23d ago19:07

19:07

George Ross was executive vice president in the Trump Organization for many years. On today's show George shares his perspective on the current election. ---------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) iTunes: [The Real Estate Es…

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Drilling For Oil In The Back Woods of Kentucky 7:36

1M ago7:36

7:36

On today’s show we are talking oil and gas investing. I recently had an investor ask about investing in oil and gas. So on today’s show I’m going to tell you the story of my foray into the world of drilling oil wells in the back woods of Kentucky. ---------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https:/…

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Where Did The Jobs Go? 5:32

1M ago5:32

5:32

If you’re been listening to this show for a while, then you will know that I’ve been saying consistently that the jobs data being reported by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics in the United States cannot be correct. Now think about it, here is a real estate developer who happens to live in Canada stating pretty boldly that the US government is rep…

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Making Sense Of The New Zillow Rental Market Report 6:20

1M ago6:20

6:20

I'd like to invite you to be my guest for a sunset cruise in NYC on August 29 from 4PM to 8PM. We will depart from the East River and tour the Hudson River with stunning views of the NY skyline. There will be great conversation, fine cuisine, and a few presentations on alternative investments. If you're interested in learning more, send an email to…

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