John Casmon interviews Dusten Hendrickson about why he believes development can be less risky than acquisitions when executed with discipline, repetition, and a long-term mindset. Dusten explains how creating value at the ground-up stage provides more margin to weather interest rate shifts and market cycles, especially compared to buying stabilized assets at peak pricing. He breaks down why “cool” trophy projects often underperform, how his team focuses on scalable workforce housing, and the operational efficiencies that drive stronger cash flow and durability. The episode offers a detailed look at development strategy, vertical integration, and why boring, repeatable projects often outperform flashy builds over time. Dusten Hendrickson Current role: Founder, Mailbox Money Based in: United States Say hi to them at: https://mailboxmoneyre.com ============================================ Join 50K+ investors reading the Best Ever Newsletter each week: https://bit.ly/3SKhb7K STAY IN TOUCH ➤Newsletter: http://bestevercre.com/newsletter ➤Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/BestEverShow ➤Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bestevercre ➤Twitter: http://twitter.com/bestevercre ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestevercre ➤Website: http://bestevercre.com ➤Book: https://amzn.to/3rXBfrA ➤iTunes: https://apple.co/3CxEyLe ➤Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3etJngD ➤Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3T8MAkD

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