Investing with GoodLife | Real Estate News, Investing Tips, & Current Events
A weekly open forum podcast where GLHP’s Principals discuss investing, real estate, and other current events.
Please send any questions or feedback to pod@goodlifehp.comGoodLife Housing Partners is a privately-held real estate investment company based in Los Angeles with a focus on the student housing and workforce apartment sectors.
The firm was founded by Rohan Gupta and David N. Fong in May 2015 and as of February 2021 has assets under management with an estimated value of approximately $350 million.
Investing with GoodLife | Real Estate News, Investing Tips, & Current Events
Is Los Angeles on the Brink of Civil War? -198
Is Los Angeles on the Brink of Civil War?
In this week's episode, Rohan and David dives into the surprising reality of what's really happening in Los Angeles amidst news reports of chaos and protests. You won't believe how different the ground truth is from what's being portrayed, even scaring those who live there! We also break down:
- The Latest Job Numbers: Are they enough to make Jerome Powell finally cut rates? (Spoiler alert: Don't hold your breath!)
- Vegas in a Slump? One of us is seeing a distinct slowdown in the city of lights, while the other is still seeing full houses. What's the real story on Sin City's economy?
- Real Estate's Big Shift: An $81 billion fund is ditching offices and retail for something completely different. Plus, is now the best time to build new apartments, despite soaring costs?
- The "Squatter" Solution: Illinois just passed a law that could change everything for property owners, but don't expect California to follow suit anytime soon.
- AI's Hidden Cost: The rush to build new AI data centers is revealing a dirty secret about energy.
- The Rise of "Needs-Based" Retail: Why are investors flocking to 7-Elevens and strip malls in the Sunbelt? We break down the recession-proof logic.
- LA Office Market: Bottoming Out? A major building just sold at a massive loss, but it might actually be good news for the struggling market.
And stick around for our "Upgrades" and "Downgrades" of the week—including a shocking revelation about the price of quality polos!