Rent, Build, Repeat: Why Build-to-Rent is the Future of Housing | Jake & Gino Podcast

Welcome back to the Jake & Gino Podcast. Today, we're diving deep into the Build-to-Rent (BTR) revolution with real estate powerhouse Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences. With over 40 years in real estate, Richard has seen it all, but his latest venture into purpose-built rental communities is changing the game. In this episode, we cover: - The evolution of Build-to-Rent communities - Why renters prefer purpose-built homes over apartments - Investor opportunities and risks in the BTR space - How technology and smart homes are shaping the rental market - The impact of land prices, interest rates, and construction costs - Is Build-to-Rent the future of real estate? Can it solve the housing shortage? Would you invest in Build-to-Rent? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & RSS Feeds. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more real estate insights. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - How Richard Got Into Build-to-Rent Real Estate 03:51 - The Risks & Rewards of BTR Investments 11:52 - What Renters Really Want: Fenced Yards, Smart Homes & More 14:39 - The Role of Technology in Build-to-Rent Communities 17:23 - Land Prices & The Challenge of Expanding BTR 25:26 - Post-COVID Construction: Sourcing Readily Available Materials 34:28 - The Evolution of Debt in Build-to-Rent 38:57 - The Aesthetics of Build-to-Rent: Does Design Impact Demand 40:53 - The Future of Build-to-Rent: Market Predictions 43:20 - Gino Wraps it Up