EP 92: SB1123, ADU Stacking & the Future of Scalable Middle Housing with Jared Jones

In this episode, I sit down with Jared Jones — real estate investor, developer, and co-owner of Power of 2 Realty and Middle Housing Partners — to break down what’s really happening in small-lot development, middle housing, and scalable density in today’s market.

With over 1,200 transactions, 450+ flips, 600+ developed doors, and more than $200M in managed real estate assets, Jared shares what it actually takes to build at scale — and why new housing legislation like SB1123 is changing the game for investors and developers.

We dive into:

• Why investors are excited about starter-home and build-to-rent micro developments
 • SB1123 explained — small-lot subdivisions, sellability, and market impact
 • How to stack ADU laws and housing bills to unlock density
 • Utility delays, TA letters, and real-world legislative bottlenecks
 • Why passive investors often outperform active operators
 • Compressing development timelines to unlock massive value
 • How Jared is building AI systems to automate real estate development
 • Why defining your “why” matters before you scale

This episode is a masterclass on modern development strategy — blending policy, systems, financing, and technology to create scalable middle housing in a market that desperately needs it.

If you're serious about ADUs, small-lot subdivisions, build-to-rent, or long-term development plays, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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