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 communitiesWhy renters prefer purpose-built homes over apartmentsInvestor opportunities and risks in the BTR spaceHow technology and smart homes are shaping the rental marketThe 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 We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/