No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian
by Taylor Avakian | Los Angeles Multifamily Broker
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The Most Controversial Man in Real Estate: Grant Cardone
Jun 17, 2026
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The Winning CRE Strategy He Built Over 5 Decades | Larry Taylor
Jun 9, 2026
1h 21m 38s
Is this tech Billionaire the next Mayor Of Los Angeles? | Adam Miller
May 27, 2026
1h 08m 11s
Lost Millions in His 20s, Now One of LA’s Biggest Landlords (Here’s How) | Richard Mehta
May 21, 2026
1h 06m 10s
She runs Section 8 Housing in Los Angeles. Can she save LA? Lourdes Castro Ramirez (HACLA)
May 13, 2026
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| 6/17/26 | The Most Controversial Man in Real Estate: Grant Cardone | *Grant Cardone sits down with Taylor Avakian on No Vacancy for a raw conversation on building massive multifamily wealth, raising capital on his own terms, and why he's betting big on Bitcoin alongside real estate.*In this full episode, Grant breaks down his journey from car salesman to running one of the largest private multifamily portfolios in the U.S., the lessons that shaped his approach to deals and capital, how he thinks about scale versus location, and his forward-looking views on markets, technology, and the next phase of his business.*Chapters:*00:00:00 — Grant Cardone's Opening Rant on Real Estate Capital Raising 00:01:20 — How Grant Learned Real Estate Growing Up 00:02:31 — His Father's Influence and Early Exposure to Property 00:04:28 — First Deals at 28 and the 3-Year Study Period 00:05:39 — Houston Market Collapse and Move to California 00:07:13 — Buying Nearly 200 Units in 90 Days in San Diego 00:08:38 — Raising Early Capital and the Mom Loan Story 00:09:54 — Building a High-Income Sales Consulting Business 00:12:56 — Car Sales Lessons: Becoming Top 1% and Finding the Glitch 00:16:17 — Developing Ambition and the Drive to Be Recognized 00:18:03 — Hitting the First Million and What It Felt Like 00:19:41 — Why Owners Beat Brokers: The Rudy and Dale Partnership 00:23:44 — How Grant Evaluates Deals: Always Know Your Exit 00:24:53 — Value-Add Realities and Selling to Sophisticated Buyers 00:27:42 — What He Would Do Differently If Starting Over 00:28:21 — Evolution of Deal Structures and Dropping the Pref 00:30:04 — Raising $2 Billion from 20,000 Investors on His Terms 00:31:40 — Long-Term Holds and Why Many Recent LA Deals Struggled 00:34:xx — Market Predictions: LA, Orange County, Dallas, Miami, and More 00:38:37 — Asset-First Approach, Building Audience, and Exiting to Whales 00:44:xx — Advice for Ambitious Young People: Grind in Your 20s 00:48:xx — Sales Mastery: Studying Buffett, Elon, and Trump 00:55:xx — Focus on the Best Assets First, Not Investor Terms 01:00:xx — The Sacrifices Required for One Life-Changing Deal 01:06:xx — Tax Strategy: Live Lean and Invest Aggressively in Multifamily 01:07:33 — Favorite Markets and the Monopoly-Style Concentration Play 01:09:57 — LP/GP Structures and Using Assets to Attract Capital 01:13:xx — AI's Early Impact on Real Estate and Future Opportunities 01:27:xx — Property Management as a Major Competitive Moat 01:29:xx — Grant's Vision for the Next 5–10 Years 01:35:22 — Closing Thoughts and Bold Future PlansSubscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: taylor@thegroupcre.comX: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/#realestate #podcast #losangeles | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | The Winning CRE Strategy He Built Over 5 Decades | Larry Taylor✨ | real estate syndicationLos Angeles real estate+4 | Larry Taylor | — | Los AngelesCentury City+3 | real estatesyndication+5 | Loan Titan | 1h 21m 38s | |
| 5/27/26 | Is this tech Billionaire the next Mayor Of Los Angeles? | Adam Miller✨ | Los Angeles mayoral racehousing crisis+5 | Adam Miller | Cornerstone OnDemand | Los Angeles | LA Mayorhousing affordability+6 | — | 1h 08m 11s | |
| 5/21/26 | Lost Millions in His 20s, Now One of LA’s Biggest Landlords (Here’s How) | Richard Mehta✨ | real estatemultifamily investing+3 | Richard Mehta | Xenon Investments | Los AngelesWestside+3 | real estate investingmultifamily portfolio+3 | — | 1h 06m 10s | |
| 5/13/26 | She runs Section 8 Housing in Los Angeles. Can she save LA? Lourdes Castro Ramirez (HACLA)✨ | affordable housing crisisSection 8 vouchers+5 | Lourdes Castro Ramirez | HACLAObama administration | Los AngelesSan Antonio | HACLASection 8+6 | — | 1h 00m 47s | |
| 5/6/26 | How He Builds Homes Without Investing A Dollar✨ | real estate developmentaffordable housing+4 | Randy Johnson | Howard HughesBrookfield+1 | Playa VistaLA+1 | Playa Vistareal estate+6 | — | 1h 05m 11s | |
| 4/29/26 | How He Went From Fired Lawyer To Tech Legend✨ | entrepreneurshipcareer advice+4 | Randall Kaplan | Akamai TechnologiesSunAmerica | — | Akamaireal estate+4 | Loan Titan | 1h 13m 57s | |
| 4/22/26 | How He Built Playa Vista and Silicon Beach✨ | real estate developmentaffordable housing+4 | Randy Johnson | Howard HughesBrookfield | Playa VistaSilicon Beach+1 | Playa VistaSilicon Beach+7 | — | 47m 09s | |
| 4/16/26 | $10B CRE Lawyer: The #1 Mistake Investors Make | Alain R’bibo✨ | commercial real estateinvesting+5 | Alain R'bibo | Allen Matkins | Los AngelesCalifornia+5 | CREinvestors+6 | — | 1h 00m 38s | |
| 4/8/26 | Banks Don't Want You to Know About This Man✨ | private real estate lendingCRE market+4 | Greg Hebner | Arixa CapitalOaktree Capital | United States | private creditalternative lending+5 | Citizens Bank | 1h 14m 03s | |
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| 3/29/26 | How She Manages A 6M Sq Ft Real Estate Portfolio | Nadine Watt (Watt Capital Partners)✨ | commercial real estatefamily business+5 | Nadine Watt | Watt Capital Partners | Los AngelesCentury City | real estateWatt Capital Partners+7 | — | 1h 01m 07s | |
| 3/23/26 | His Apartment Buying Strategy Is Genius | Marc Menowitz (ApartmentCorp)✨ | multifamily investingaffordable housing+4 | Marc Menowitz | ApartmentCorpN.W.A. | Los AngelesCompton | affordable housingClass B apartments+5 | — | 1h 01m 51s | |
| 3/17/26 | This Accountant Built a 33,000-Unit Empire | Jeff Gleiberman | MG Properties | No Vacancy Podcast✨ | multifamily investmentreal estate market+3 | Jeff Gleiberman | MG Properties | Los AngelesDallas | real estatemultifamily units+3 | — | 1h 06m 19s | |
| 3/8/26 | How He Built a 30,000-Unit Housing Empire | Jeff Jaeger✨ | affordable housingreal estate investment+4 | Jeffrey Jaeger | Standard CommunitiesLow-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) | U.S. | affordable housingreal estate+7 | — | 1h 26m 08s | |
| 3/1/26 | She Sold $12 Billion Without Cold Calling (Here's How) | Laurie Lustig Bower✨ | multifamily brokeragereal estate+5 | Laurie Lustig-Bower | CBREColdwell Banker Commercial+1 | Los AngelesWestside of LA | multifamily transactionsreal estate insights+5 | — | 1h 17m 58s | |
| 2/8/26 | This Father-Son Team Built A $1.3 Billion Empire (Here's How) Shawn and Edan Evenhaim | Father-son duo Shawn Evenhaim and Edan Evenhaim are reshaping the Los Angeles skyline through Balaciano Group and the iconic The Q brand. With nearly 3 billion in transactions and multiple Builder of the Year awards, they share how they build, brand, and manage modern multifamily properties in one of the most challenging real estate markets.In this in-depth conversation they cover:- Starting as an immigrant in construction and evolving into large-scale multifamily development- The power of true vertical integration: in-house entitlement, architecture, general contracting, and property management- Why controlling the entire process delivers better design, quality, and community outcomes- Building a premium residential brand inspired by Tesla and Louis Vuitton - cohesive identity, no concessions, standing behind the product- Creating genuinely smart apartments with integrated technology at scaleUsing detailed data tracking (amenity usage, fob scans, equipment analytics) to constantly improve buildings- The realities of developing in Los Angeles: regulations, Measure JJJ, ULA, rent control concerns, and their impact on housing supply- Family business dynamics - respect, generational differences, and wanting the next generation to surpass you- Calculated risk-taking, surviving major market cycles (including 2008), and knowing when to slow down- The critical role of relationships, political access, community involvement, and philanthropy in real estate success- Advice for younger developers: start slow, learn from others, avoid over-leveraging, question everythingWhether you're interested in multifamily development, branding in real estate, smart-home technology in apartments, vertical integration, Los Angeles real estate challenges, or family business succession, this discussion offers rare insight from operators actively building and managing thousands of units in a high-regulation environment. | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | He Went From Del Taco to a $1.5B Empire (Here's How) | Henry Manoucheri | He Went From Del Taco to a $1.5B Empire (Here's How) | Henry ManoucheriHenry Manoucheri, Chairman and CEO of Universe Holdings, sits down for an in-depth conversation on building one of the largest privately held multifamily portfolios in the U.S. From his arrival in America as a teenage immigrant fleeing the Iranian Revolution to scaling a national real estate operation, Henry breaks down the mindset, strategies, and relentless work ethic that fueled his 42-year career in commercial real estate.This episode covers the power of persistent cold calling, transitioning from brokerage to principal investing, deal evaluation in today’s multifamily market, Los Angeles real estate dynamics, and timeless lessons for investors and entrepreneurs. Whether you're into multifamily syndication, value-add strategies, sales mindset, or long-term wealth building, this is packed with practical insights from a true industry leader.Chapters:0:00 – Intro: The Vision Behind a $1.5B Multifamily Empire1:09 – Immigrant Roots: Iran to Orange County & First Job at Del Taco7:45 – Early Hustle: Retail Sales to Real Estate Brokerage14:20 – Joining Marcus & Millichap & Mastering Cold Calling21:30 – Why Persistence Wins: 100,000+ Calls and Overcoming Rejection29:10 – Becoming a Top Producer and Transitioning to Principal36:40 – Building Universe Holdings: Family Office Strategy & Scaling Deals44:15 – Current Market Outlook: Los Angeles, Rent Control, and Opportunity52:30 – Deal Criteria: The Right Story, Motivated Sellers, and Value-Add Plays1:00:00 – New Construction vs. Value-Add: Wealth Preservation Strategies1:07:20 – Biggest Mistakes Investors Make & Lessons from Past Cycles1:14:50 – Leverage, Interest Rates, and Why Fixed-Rate Debt Matters1:22:00 – The Bottom of the Market? Cap Rates, Volume, and Future Predictions1:30:00 – Faith, Family, Legacy, and Final ThoughtsPerfect for anyone interested in multifamily real estate investing, commercial real estate brokerage, sales techniques, cold calling strategies, Los Angeles multifamily market, or immigrant entrepreneur success stories.🔔 Subscribe for weekly interviews with top real estate investors and operators👍 Like if you're inspired by Henry's journey💬 Comment below: What's ONE sales or investing lesson you'll take from this episode?Follow Henry Manoucheri and Universe Holdings for more insights.#MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #Multifamily #ColdCalling #RealEstatePodcast #LosAngelesRealEstate #ValueAddInvesting #RealEstateEmpire #ImmigrantSuccess #UniverseHoldings #HenryManoucheri #RealEstateSyndication #ApartmentInvesting Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: taylor@thegroupcre.comX: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/ | — | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | She Built a 14,000-Unit Empire by 30 (Then Walked Away) | What really separates strong real estate professionals from everyone else when markets tighten and capital gets complicated?In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with Vicky Schiff for a wide-ranging conversation on work ethic, conviction, and how serious operators think about risk, relationships, and capital in today’s real estate market. Vicky shares how she built her career by being the person who actually executes, prepares, and shows up when it matters.They dive into what’s happening inside the debt markets, how lenders are structuring risk through pref equity, CLOs, and loan-on-loan strategies, and why understanding the incentives behind capital is just as important as understanding the deal itself. Vicky also explains how high-level decision-makers prepare for meetings, evaluate opportunities, and maintain confidence without ego.Beyond markets and structures, the episode explores discipline, curiosity, and human connection — and why relationships still drive outcomes even as the industry evolves.This is a practical conversation for anyone operating in commercial real estate who wants to think more clearly, move with conviction, and understand what’s really happening behind the capital stack.Sponsor — Loan TitanUpscale your experience withhttps://loantitan.com/Sponsor — AI for CRE CollectiveJoin 500+ CRE Professionals actually learning AIhttps://www.skool.com/ai-for-cre-collective/about?ref=3b3ff2c0ccce44ba8039fafd54bf291aConnect with Taylor AvakianNewsletter: https://www.thegroupcre.com/newsletter-signupInstagram: https://instagram.com/tayloravakianTwitter: https://twitter.com/tayloravakianLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/ | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | He's Exposing The Biggest Real Estate Secrets | Hiten Samtani | Uncovering the Hidden Power Structures in Commercial Real Estate with Hiten Samtani (Founder of Ten31 Media)Deep-dive conversation with Hiten Samtani, former Editorial Director at The Real Deal and founder of Ten31 Media, on the unseen forces driving commercial real estate in America's biggest markets.From long-term family dynasties and low-basis empires to cultural niches quietly controlling billions in Los Angeles and New York, political leverage in mega-projects, the surge of private credit and insurance capital, and the evolving role of insider-focused media in an opaque industry.Essential for commercial real estate investors, brokers, developers, lenders, operators, and professionals looking for unfiltered perspective on market movers, capital flows, and power dynamics.Sponsor — Loan TitanUpscale your experience withhttps://loantitan.com/Connect with Taylor AvakianNewsletter: https://www.thegroupcre.com/newsletter-signupInstagram: https://instagram.com/tayloravakianTwitter: https://twitter.com/tayloravakianLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/Connect with Hiten Samtanihttps://www.thepromote.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-promote-podcast/id1801355295https://youtube.com/@ten31tv?si=Ke5cIHVQCNAnXptYChapters:0:00 - Intro & Real Estate as Nexus of Power, Money, and Politics1:29 - Guest Intro and Background in CRE Media2:14 - Who Really Shapes Cities: Long-Term Owners vs Transient Capital3:48 - Family Dynasties, Nepo Babies, and Low-Basis Advantages5:30 - Information Arbitrage, Broker Relationships, and Deal Flow7:27 - Political Juice in Mega Projects (Beverly Hills, Hudson Yards)9:04 - Negotiating Tactics vs Outright Corruption10:59 - Appraisals, Incentives, and Gray Areas12:09 - LA vs New York Kingpins: Quiet Wealth and Cultural Niches16:51 - Private Credit Evolution with Insurance Capital19:08 - Sub-Institutional Trends and Fraud Scrutiny19:33 - Market Sentiment: LA vs New York Asset Classes22:50 - Political Risks and Narrative Shifts25:53 - Starting Ten31 Media: Bridging the Industry-Media Gap28:39 - Building a Niche Media Business for Specialists31:07 - Paywalls, Premium Content, and Audience Monetization32:04 - AI's Impact on Media and Quality vs Slop34:39 - Institutional Players Courting Retail Capital via Social Media39:49 - Future of CRE Media: Counterpoint and Swagger42:01 - Building Clout with Exclusion and Quality44:01 - Expanding Platforms While Keeping the DNA45:52 - Podcast Growth and Chemistry49:19 - Writing Craft, Inspiration, and Editing52:44 - Balancing Business, Content, and Life55:06 - Favorite Stories and Idea Generation58:49 - Media Impact on Markets and Industry Opacity1:02:05 - Maintaining Integrity at Scale1:05:50 - Interviewing Techniques and Co-Hosting Dynamics1:08:31 - How to Ask Great Questions1:10:23 - Preparation vs Natural Flow in Interviews1:12:37 - Building Relationships Through Conversations1:13:30 - Closing Thoughts and Future of Ten31#CommercialRealEstate #CRE #RealEstateInvesting #PrivateCredit #RealEstateMedia #Ten31Media | — | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | Why Private Debt Funds Are Printing Money Right Now | Jan Brzeski | Join Taylor Avakian on the No Vacancy Podcast as he sits down with Jan Brzeski, a co-founder of Arixa Capital and a leading expert in private credit and real estate lending in California. In this in-depth episode, Jan shares his journey building a massive commercial real estate debt fund, revealing the inner workings of private credit syndication and how lenders navigate today's shifting interest rate environment.Discover key insights into commercial real estate opportunities in California, including the impact of rising rates on property values, the role of private credit in bridging financing gaps, and strategies for underwriting strong loans in multifamily and construction projects. Jan breaks down fund economics, borrower selection, and why real estate private lending remains a resilient niche amid market adjustments.Whether you're an investor exploring commercial real estate in California, interested in private credit funds, or following trends from experts like Taylor Avakian and Jan Brzeski on the No Vacancy Podcast, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on building wealth through disciplined lending in today's dynamic market.Sponsor — Loan TitanUpscale your experience with: https://loantitan.com/Jan's Company:Sage Credit Investment Partners: https://scipfinance.com/My Newsletter: https://www.thegroupcre.com/newslette...📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: taylor@thegroupcre.comX: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: / tayloravakian | — | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | The Man That Terrifies California Cities | Leo Pustilnikov | What happens when a developer goes head-to-head with California’s most powerful cities, unions, and politicians?In this episode of The Group CRE, Taylor Avakian sits down with Leo Pustilnikov — one of the most controversial and influential developers in California’s housing landscape. Leo has become a central figure in the statewide housing reform battle, pushing projects forward using tools like the Builder’s Remedy, SB 9, SB 35, Density Bonus Law, and other pro-housing policies that force cities to comply with state law.Leo breaks down the political fights behind the scenes, how cities illegally block projects, what developers must understand about CEQA and entitlement strategy, and why California’s housing shortage is by design. This episode dives deep into corruption, NIMBY power, union pressure, lawsuits, and the future of LA housing — straight from someone who has been in the center of it.You’ll learn:- Why California cities block housing and how state law overrides them- How the Builder’s Remedy actually works (and why it’s so powerful)- The truth behind local corruption, CEQA abuse, and political retaliation- Why small and mid-sized developers abandon California- How Leo navigates union pressure, lawsuits, and city pushback- What it will take for California to ever meet housing demand- How to survive entitlement warfare and regulatory resistanceSponsor — Loan TitanUpscale your experience withhttps://loantitan.com/Connect with TaylorNewsletter: https://www.thegroupcre.com/newsletter-signupInstagram: https://instagram.com/tayloravakianTwitter: https://twitter.com/tayloravakianLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/Connect with Leo PustilnikovSubscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian#TheGroupCRE #LeoPustilnikov #CaliforniaHousingCrisis #BuildersRemedy #CEQA #RealEstateDevelopment #NIMBY #HousingReform #CommercialRealEstate #TaylorAvakian #MultifamilyDevelopment #PolicyReform | — | ||||||
| 11/28/25 | The Future of Real Estate Is AI — How Luke Morris Is Building It | In this episode of The Group CRE, Taylor Avakian sits down with Luke Morris — Co-Founder of CREXi and Founder of Capitalize.io — to break down how AI is transforming commercial real estate from the inside out. Luke shares the early days of CREXi, how he helped reshape CRE workflow at scale, and why he’s now focused on the next evolution of AI-powered tools for brokers, operators, and investors.From automating research to accelerating deal flow, Luke explains the problems he saw firsthand while building CREXi — and the AI solutions modern CRE professionals will rely on in the next decade.If you want to understand the future of real estate tech, the next wave of automation, and the mindset of a founder who helped build one of the most impactful CRE platforms ever created, this episode is a must-watch.You’ll learn:- How Luke co-founded CREXi and changed CRE deal flow forever- The biggest inefficiencies he discovered while building a marketplace- Where AI is already outperforming traditional CRE workflows- How automation supports brokers, researchers, and analysts- Why PropTech adoption is accelerating faster than ever- What the next generation of CRE software will look like- How founders think about scaling tools for a legacy industry---🔗 LinksSponsor — Loan TitanUpscale your experience withhttps://loantitan.com/Connect with TaylorNewsletter: https://www.thegroupcre.com/newsletter-signupInstagram: https://instagram.com/tayloravakianTwitter: https://twitter.com/tayloravakianLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/Connect with Luke MorrisSubscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian#LukeMorris #CREXi #TheGroupCRE #PropTech #LoanTitan #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateTech #CREBrokerage #AutomationTools #AIInBusiness #CREMarketplace #TaylorAvakian | — | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | His Family Built 10,000 Units Over 70 Years — Here’s Their Playbook | Daniel Nagel | In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Nagel — CIO & CFO of Decron Properties — to unpack how a multigenerational real estate family built a 10,000-unit empire over 70+ years and why they’re now pivoting billions OUT of California into growth markets like Phoenix & Austin.Daniel shares his grandfather’s Holocaust-to-developer story, the philosophy behind surviving every market cycle since 1956, what institutional investors really look for, and how to build an investment platform that lasts generations.If you're serious about multifamily investing, family offices, long-term real estate strategy, and institutional-grade deal thinking — this episode is a masterclass.🎯 Key Takeaways- Immigrant perseverance → building a $B real estate legacy- Why Decron shifted from homebuilding to multifamily- Surviving recessions & maintaining lender relationships- California exit strategy: regulation, taxes, and rent control impact- Why core & core-plus outperform value-add in today’s market- The pivot to institutional capital & what IRR really means- How to scale across markets without losing your edge- Tech, AI, and modern CRE skill-sets for the next 10 years🔗 LinksSponsor: AI for CRE Collective – transforming real-estate workflows with AIhttps://www.aiforcrecollective.comConnect With Daniel:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nageldaniel/ (Decron Properties)Connect With Taylor📩 Newsletter: https://www.thegroupcre.com📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayloravakian🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tayloravakianSubscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian#RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #InstitutionalRealEstate #FamilyOffice #CaliforniaRealEstate #SunbeltInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateStrategy #HousingMarket #Development #WealthBuilding #AIinRealEstate | — | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | They Built 12,000 Multifamily Units from Scratch (Here’s How) | Paul Julian | From small beginnings to billion-dollar portfolios — Paul Julian has seen it all.In this episode of The Group CRE, Taylor Avakian sits down with Paul Julian, a multifamily investor and operator who built success through persistence, partnership, and purpose. Paul shares how he scaled from early real estate deals to managing large multifamily assets, breaking down the strategies, risks, and mindset behind long-term success in a volatile market.You’ll learn:- How Paul got started in real estate and built early traction- The secrets behind scaling a multifamily portfolio sustainably- How partnerships and investor trust drive long-term growth- Lessons from navigating interest rates, market cycles, and risk- The mindset and systems that separate top operators from the rest- Why consistency, humility, and patience are the keys to real wealth---🔗 Connect & Resources🎙️ Hosted by: Taylor Avakian — The Group CRE🌐 Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com💼 Connect with Paul Julian (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/📧 Business Inquiries: info@thegroupcre.com🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube---Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian#TheGroupCRE #PaulJulian #MultifamilyRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #TaylorAvakian #WealthBuilding #PropertyManagement #CRE #RealEstateInvesting #InvestmentStrategy #Entrepreneurship #FinancialFreedom | — | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | How to Actually Make Money in Real Estate (Not What You Think) | Brandon Hance did 180+ real estate deals in Los Angeles in just 7 years. Sounds incredible, right?But here's the truth: he wishes he'd done fewer deals and made MORE money.In this episode, Brandon opens up about his journey from tech startup founder to one of LA's most prolific developers - and why the "hustle harder" mentality almost destroyed him. He shares the brutal lessons he learned scaling too fast, the health crisis that nearly killed him, and how he's completely rebuilt his approach with his new company, Angelino Development.If you're thinking about scaling your real estate business, this conversation will change how you think about growth.You’ll learn:✅ Why doing MORE deals often means LESS profit✅ The hidden costs of high-volume development in LA✅ How to systemize your development business for scale✅ Navigating LA's complex zoning and permitting process✅ The importance of quality of life in building wealth✅ When to say no to deals (even good ones)Whether you’re chasing big goals or recovering from setbacks, this conversation is a raw, honest look at what success really costs — and what matters most after it’s gone.CONNECT WITH ME:EMAIL: taylor@thegroupcre.comWEBSITE: www.thegroupcre.comThis episode is sponsored by AI for CRE Collective - an exclusive community built for real estate professionals using AI to close more deals, manage properties smarter, and scale faster.Whether you’re a broker, investor, or property manager, join over 400 members already transforming their business with AI tools and strategies.🔗 Learn more at [www.aiforcrecollective.com](https://www.aiforcrecollective.com/)📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: taylor@thegroupcre.comX: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/#TheGroupCRE #BrandonHance #Entrepreneurship #TaylorAvakian #FaithAndBusiness #WealthBuilding #Resilience #Leadership #StartupJourney #BusinessMindset | — | ||||||
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