The BTR Edge
The BTR Edge
Podcast Description
The BTR Edge is your go-to source for expert insights into the Build-to-Rent (BTR) and Single-Family Rental (SFR) markets. Hosted by Mark Allen and Lee Robinson, this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with industry titans—developers, investors, lenders, and operators—who are shaping the future of rental housing.
Each episode dives deep into market trends, capital flows, development strategies, and operational best practices, giving listeners a competitive edge in the evolving BTR space. Whether you're a developer looking for the next hot market, an investor navigating capital markets, or an operator optimizing lease-ups, The BTR Edge delivers the insider knowledge you need to stay ahead.
Tune in to gain an edge in the BTR market!
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The podcast covers topics including market trends, capital flows, development strategies, and operational best practices. Episodes explore key issues such as financing strategies, site selection, and the future of BTR, with specific examples like the impact of investing in new developments and overcoming operational challenges.
The BTR Edge is your go-to source for expert insights into the Build-to-Rent (BTR) and Single-Family Rental (SFR) markets. Hosted by Mark Allen and Lee Robinson, this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with industry titans—developers, investors, lenders, and operators—who are shaping the future of rental housing.
Each episode dives deep into market trends, capital flows, development strategies, and operational best practices, giving listeners a competitive edge in the evolving BTR space. Whether you’re a developer looking for the next hot market, an investor navigating capital markets, or an operator optimizing lease-ups, The BTR Edge delivers the insider knowledge you need to stay ahead.
Tune in to gain an edge in the BTR market!
In this episode of The BTR Edge, hosts Mark Allen and Lee Robinson sit down with Bruce Larson, Executive Vice President at Bowman Consulting, to break down the critical role of site engineering in Build-to-Rent. Drawing on his experience across 120+ BTR projects nationwide, Bruce shares real-world insights on site selection pitfalls, zoning challenges, construction phasing strategies, regional market differences, and emerging design trends. Whether you’re an active developer, investor, or BTR operator, this conversation delivers actionable advice to reduce risk, move faster, and maximize the long-term performance of your projects.
Key Topics & Timestamps:
[02:08] Evolution of Build-to-Rent
[03:03] Key Differences Between Purpose-Built BTR and Single-Family Development
[06:01] How Cities Are Responding to BTR Projects
[07:03] Red Flags to Watch When Evaluating BTR Sites
[12:13] Regional Hotspots: Where BTR Is Growing Now
[20:42] 2024 Market Outlook and New Project Activity
[21:48] Trends Toward Hybrid and Mixed-Use BTR Communities
[23:49] Best Practices for Phasing and Sequencing Large BTR Projects
[29:50] How Developers Can Reduce Risk and Speed Up Approvals
[31:18] Engineering Portals for Client Transparency
[33:07] Long-Term Maintenance: Private vs Public Infrastructure
[38:56] Final Advice for BTR Developers: Due Diligence and Team Selection
Stay tuned for more industry-shaping conversations on The BTR Edge—your competitive advantage in the Build-to-Rent space!
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