Best Farmland Protection Podcasts (2025)

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How the Rich Make Investments With Recession Uncertainty 8:21

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How do disciplined investors keep moving forward when everyone is talking about recession? In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich breaks down the five principles she has observed among both high-profile and everyday investors that allow them to make confident investment decisions despite uncertainty. If you are wondering how to stay focused on your f…

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How A News Report Unfairly Labeled Local Animal Farms As Polluters 22:24

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“Animal feeding operations are increasing Whatcom’s air pollution, study finds,” read the initial headline on a misleading article in Bellingham-based Cascadia Daily News, obscuring the fact that the study it referenced did not make such a finding, and that a series of faulty assumptions led to this troubled reporting. Fred Likkel, Whatcom Family F…

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Olympia Shortchanges Whatcom Water Users Sued By State 21:46

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Despite fully funding its own legal needs after launching a massive lawsuit against all water users in Whatcom County, the state has dialed back its support for the 30,000-plus Whatcom residents it sued. Fred Likkel, Executive Director of Whatcom Family Farmers, joins Dillon with the latest developments in the controversial court case, including ho…

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Pesticides in Agricultural Soil: How to Restore Its Life? 4:29

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Summary:- Pesticides do more than protect crops; they disrupt the soil’s living ecosystem, affecting microbes, earthworms, and fungi that underpin plant health, water/nutrient storage, and long-term farm viability.- Soil health is foundational for sustainable farming. Residues can persist for months or years, shifting microbial communities, slowing…

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Probate or Problems: Avoid Family Feuds With Estate Planning For Your Land 1:02:48

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Are you a landowner who wants your ranch to pass cleanly to the next generation—or a land agent tired of deals dying over cloudy title? In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Tiffany Dowell Lashmet (Ag Law Professor & Extension Specialist, Texas A&M) and Wayne Dunson (Managing Broker, National Land Realty—We…

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Data Centers, Multifamily, The Fed, & Asset Values (Oh My) 46:29

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In this episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich sits down with Norm Miller, Vice President of the Hoyt Institute of Real Estate, seasoned researcher, and long-time advisor in real estate analytics and technology. With over four decades of experience, Norm shares practical lessons on spotting opportunity in every stage of the cycle, navigating t…

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5 Ways LPs Protect Their Real Estate Investments 9:37

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What is the best way for limited partners (LPs) to protect themselves when investing in real estate? In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich explores five of the most common structures investors use, each with different implications for liability, taxes, and legacy planning. Whether you are new to multifamily investing or looking to refine your approa…

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Emergency Bridge Closure Leaves WA Creamery Fighting For Survival 22:29

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Ryan Mensonides’ dream of providing his farm’s top-quality dairy products direct to the community was just starting to take off this summer, when a truck crash near Enumclaw, WA changed everything. Mensonides joins Dillon with a call for the state to take an active role in quickly finding solutions to try to salvage the area’s suddenly-suffering ec…

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New State Refrigerant Rules Threaten Big Costs For WA Farming 21:08

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Refrigeration is an important capacity many farms need when they’re producing fresh food, but new Washington state restrictions on refrigeration systems could cripple farms with massive cost increases. Ben Ingalls with IVI joins Dillon with the background on the new laws and what they’ll mean for farming in the region.…

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Saline soils of farmland: How to restore them? 8:23

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Summary:- The episode explains that saline soils arise when irrigation leaves salts in the soil, reducing root water uptake and harming soil structure, chemistry, and biology. Salt makes the “living sponge” (the soil) harder, with fewer pores, leading to wilting and lower productivity.- Diagnosis and immediates: measure soil electrical conductivity…

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Section 180: The Underrated Farmland Tax Play You’re Missing 43:14

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Are you a landowner buying or selling ag ground, or a land agent who wants a real, defensible way to put money back in your client’s pocket? In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian talks with Alec Bean and Karly Pavlinac of The Soil Tax Guys about a powerful, underused tool: IRS Section 180. In plain English, you can deduct…

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Weeds in The Garden: How to Spot and Remove Risk from Your Portfolio 5:36

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Just like weeds can overtake a thriving garden, hidden risks can creep into your real estate portfolio and compromise everything you’ve built. In this episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich draws a powerful analogy between gardens and portfolios to highlight how “weeds” or overlooked risks can creep in and compromise performance. She walks thr…

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Pest control or soil destruction? How to protect the health of our fields 4:49

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This episode, hosted by Andrés Díaz, explores the critical issue of pest control versus soil preservation and how farming practices impact the health of our soils and the broader ecosystem. It highlights that approximately 33% of the world's soils are degraded, risking a future food crisis. The discussion emphasizes that traditional pest control me…

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Conservation Easements: Protect Land, Keep Using It 56:53

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Are you a landowner who wants to keep your place working, without watching it get carved into subdivisions? Or a land agent who needs a straight, defensible path to long-term land protection and tax advantages? In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Sara Johnson (Conservation Biologist, North American Land T…

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Why 92% of Brokers Fail (And What Investors Should Learn From It) 31:26

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What does it really take to build a business that lasts, whether in real estate or any other industry? In this episode, Joe Killinger, Founder of Pono Asset Management and Partner at Commercial Brokers International, shares the frameworks, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him grow multiple companies to multi-million-dollar revenues in record…

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Will The Fed Lowering Rates Really Matter? 5:40

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Will a Fed rate cut really make a difference? There is a lot of noise right now about whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates by 25, 50, or even more basis points. But the real question is not just if they cut, it is why they are cutting and how markets will interpret it. In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich breaks down what a rate cut actually …

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Is Washington State Sponsoring Anti-Farm Activist Propaganda? 24:29

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A Yakima, WA-based activist group recently published anti-farm videos on its social media feeds that featured the Washington State Department of Health’s official logo, raising troubling questions about possible tax dollars used for political purposes. Save Family Farming has filed an official complaint with the WA Attorney General’s Office calling…

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Anti-Farm Activist’s Offensive Quote Demeans Farmers, Farmworkers 23:07

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Discredited labor activist Rosalinda Guillén of Community to Community Development recently repeated false and offensive attacks on farms hiring guest workers via the federal H-2A visa program Farms have been turning to the expensive and highly-regulated program as a last resort to help cover labor gaps resulting from the worsening farm labor short…

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What 2025’s Big Ag Bills Really Mean for Your Land 56:05

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2025’s ag laws, no spin. American Farm Burueau Federation Economist, Daniel Munch, breaks down what the American Relief Act and HR1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill”) actually changed for farmers, ranchers, and timberland owners: disaster aid, tax relief, ARC/PLC extensions, conservation through 2031, disease‑readiness funding—and what Washington still has…

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Why More Housing Supply Isn’t as Simple as It Sounds 38:52

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Why does affordable housing remain one of the most persistent challenges in real estate? In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich sits down with Bo Diamond, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Caisson Capital Partners, to unpack the realities of attainable housing, the complexities of municipal politics, and how investors can balance returns with social…

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Real Estate vs Stock Market Vocabulary - How to Strategize Across Assets 11:21

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Owning a stock and owning real estate both give you equity, but they do not mean the same thing. In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich explores the key terms that define each asset class and explains why thinking like an owner makes all the difference. Key Takeaways: - Asset vs. Security: Why real estate investors think like owners, while stock inve…

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Ag Water Issues Dominate Recent Save Family Farming Advocacy Efforts 42:20

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It’s no surprise that during a dry summer, people are talking about water issues, including many that involve the farming community. Ben Tindall, Save Family Farming’s Executive Director, joins Dillon for an update on the advocacy work the organization is focused on currently and into coming weeks and months.…

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All Things Septic Systems: Everything You Need to Know! 1:12:56

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Buying land? Skip the septic due diligence and you could light $30,000–$40,000 on fire. In this episode, host Mac Christian sits down with Tyler Sgro, President & CEO of Davis Horizons (licensed professional soil classifier), and Robert Waddell of National Land Realty to lay out—in plain English—how septic systems make or break raw land purchases. …

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Lessons from Alibaba, Meta, and PE Ops 28:10

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Can You Really Spot a Great Company Before Everyone Else Does? In this episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich sits down with Lee McCabe, Partner at Claymore Partners and former executive at Meta, Alibaba, and Expedia. With deep experience in both technology and private equity, Lee shares how to uncover high-potential companies, particularly th…

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State Funding Cuts Leave Whatcom Water Users High & Dry 22:29

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State leaders have said they would provide support for the 30,000-plus water users it has sued in its Whatcom water rights adjudication court case as they navigate the extremely complex issues the state has forced on them. But Bill Clarke, Olympia-based attorney for the Ag Water Board of Whatcom County, tells Dillon that various aspects of the fund…

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How Investors Use Migration Data (Without Getting Misled), ep. 484 6:55

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Are you using popular migration reports to guide your multifamily investments? You might be relying on the wrong signals. In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich breaks down why the U-Haul data, while eye-catching, can be dangerously misleading if taken at face value. She reveals the common pitfalls investors fall into when interpreting these trends, …

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State Wants Farm Forestry Buffers On Streams Without Fish 21:54

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State leaders are going back on decades-old agreements with farm foresters with a troubling new plan that would force larger forest buffers on streams without fish. The proposal has farmers worried they could be targeted with similar stringent rules, forcing massive amounts of farmland out of production statewide. Tom Westergreen, a small family fo…

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How Structured Installment Sales Help Landowners Defer Taxes and Secure Long-Term Income 1:07:04

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Are you a landowner preparing to sell your property—or a land agent looking to offer clients smarter exit strategies? In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Chad Ettmueller, Senior Vice President at JCR Settlements, to break down a powerful—but often overlooked—tool for land sellers: Structured Installment S…

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ADA Lawsuits: What Sponsors & Investors Must Know, ep. 482 32:12

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Is Your Real Estate Investment at Risk? Understanding ADA Compliance and “Nuisance” Lawsuits ADA compliance is often an afterthought for real estate investors until a lawsuit strikes. Over the past decade, ADA-related litigation has surged by over 300%, with many cases filed over questionable or minor violations. To complicate matters, these lawsui…

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Investor Equality or Illusion? Breaking Down the Equal Opportunity for Investors Act of 2025, ep. 482 7:49

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Is Access to Private Investments About to Change Forever? A new bill, the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2025, is making waves in Congress. Its promise? To open the doors of private investments, such as real estate, private equity, and venture capital, to a broader range of Americans by eliminating traditional accreditation standards. B…

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Why Would Seattle Need the Ability to Take Skagit Farmland? 20:19

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Seattle’s hydroelectric dams on the Skagit River are up for relicensing, and Seattle City Light’s proposal leaves the door open to Seattle using eminent domain authority to condemn and take farmland in the Skagit Valley. Will Honea, Skagit County Deputy Prosecutor, joins Dillon to answer questions about what Seattle’s plan entails, and what risks l…

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Why California and the West Coast Keep Burning: A Wildfire Expert Explains 58:38

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Wildfire seasons are no longer seasonal; they’re year-round. In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian is joined by wildfire operations expert Terry Severson to dissect the catastrophic wildfire crisis gripping the West Coast. From California’s explosive wildfires to Oregon’s yearly burn cycles, they expose the uncomfortable …

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Inside DFW: What Local Experts Know That You Don’t, ep. 481 31:21

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What happens when you combine banking discipline, hands-on operations, and deep market knowledge? In this episode of Ready2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich speaks with Brad Andres, a seasoned investor and co-founder of Northbridge Commercial, about the power of focusing on a single metro. Brad has built vertically integrated real estate platforms across …

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How Hard Is It Really to Run an Apartment Complex? ep. 480 7:52

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When you hear about multifamily real estate investing, the conversation often focuses on returns, tax advantages, and market cycles. But what about the actual operations? What does it really take to manage an apartment complex day in and day out, and why should that matter to investors?In this episode, Jeanette Friedrich, Director of Investor Relat…

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Snake River Dams Remain Threatened, Despite Trump Move Back From Brink of Breaching 21:06

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The Trump Administration's recent decision to step back from an agreement designed to speed the march toward breaching the Lower Snake River dams has the Pacific Northwest farming community breathing a guarded sigh of relief.But John Stuhlmiller, Washington State Water Resources Association Executive Director, tells Dillon that while it's a move in…

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Social Media Influencers Visit Whatcom Raspberry Farms 21:33

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Social media influencers and reporters from prominent regional and national publications descended on a few local raspberry farms recently, for a tour set up by the Washington Red Raspberry Commission.Influencer Kaitlyn Thornton, known on Tik Tok and Instagram as the "Apple Girl," joins Dillon to talk about the tour and what she learned.…

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Turning Private Land Into Profit: The Infinite Outdoors Model to Conservation 45:33

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In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Samuel Seeton, founder and CEO of Infinite Outdoors, to talk about a game-changing platform for rural landowners and DIY hunters alike. We dive into how Samuel’s experience growing up on Colorado ranchland and navigating bad outfitter leases inspired a tech-forward solu…

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From Lehman to Lending: Lessons from a Real Estate Insider, ep. 479 51:05

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Are you overlooking the one thing that could make or break your next real estate investment? Most investors spend hours underwriting deals, but few dive deep into the debt structure, a critical part of the capital stack that can significantly impact returns and risk. In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich is joined by Sean Kelly Rand, Managing Partne…

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Big Beautiful Berry Celebration Takes Over Downtown Lynden 19:48

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Featuring 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, a car show, vendors, displays and of course raspberries & ice cream, the Northwest Raspberry Festival took over downtown Lynden July 18-19.Gary Vis, Lynden Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, joined Dillon with the details.By Dillon Honcoop

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Will Stablecoins Disrupt Real Estate? (GENIUS Act Explained), ep. 478 10:25

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What if your next real estate distribution arrived not by wire or ACH, but as a digital dollar? That future may be closer than you think. In this episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich breaks down the newly passed Genius Act and what it could mean for real estate investors. From stablecoin basics to real-world adoption, you'll learn how this l…

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As Drought Worsens, New Documentary Film Spotlights Whatcom Farm’s Quest to Save Water 20:40

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A key part of the Whatcom County farming community’s fight for survival in the face of immense water resource pressures is on full display in a brand-new documentary film.Every Last Drop, Whatcom Family Farmers’ latest film release, captures the struggles of a local potato farm using the latest technology to reach new heights of water efficiency un…

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How & Why to Determine Your Investor Profile, ep. 477 7:53

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Are you feeling overwhelmed or underwhelmed by the investment options in front of you? In this episode of Ready to Scale, Jeannette Friedrich shares a simple framework to help investors cut through the noise and regain clarity. By identifying your investor profile and staying true to it, you can avoid frustration and focus on opportunities that act…

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Whatcom Berries: Raspberry Harvest In Full Swing, Blueberries Start Soon 20:01

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The lion's share of America's frozen red raspberries are picked in Whatcom County, and the 2025 harvest of the celebrated red fruit is in full swing.Mark Van Mersbergen, Lynden-area berry farmer and Washington Red Raspberry Commission President, joins Dillon with a harvest update and a look ahead to the region's next berry specialty: blueberries.…

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No Suits, No Ties, No Lies: Financing Ag Land with Real-World Experience 43:44

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In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Richard Cook and Madison Durkin of Ag Lending Group, a Phoenix-based agricultural lending firm with deep roots in farming and finance. From surviving debt during the Carter-era interest rate hikes to advising distressed ranchers across the country, Richard shares the ha…

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Is the Housing Market Really Recovering?, ep. 476 38:46

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What does today’s housing data tell us about tomorrow’s economy? On this episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich sits down with Lance Lambert, CEO of Resi Club and former real estate editor at Fortune Magazine, to unpack the real story behind housing inventory levels, affordability pressures, and regional price corrections. From Sunbelt softnes…

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Is Preferred Equity Worth It? Understanding the Upsides and Downsides, ep 475 7:12

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Is Preferred Equity Worth It? Understanding the Upsides and Downsides As the market evolves and new deal structures gain traction, more investors are being offered alternative positions in real estate deals. One of the most talked-about today is preferred equity. But how does it actually work, and what should you be weighing before committing capit…

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Want To Farm? This WA ‘Farm School’ Could Help 40:11

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As farmers across Washington state and all over the nation age, there's a growing question about who will replace them to continue a farming community.Judy Feldman, Executive Director of the Whidbey Island-based Organic Farm School, joins Dillon to talk about the impending crisis, and how her organization is trying to help.…

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Balancing Profit & People (Inside Multifamily Asset Management), ep. 474 24:46

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What if managing a 300-unit apartment complex was more like running a multimillion dollar business than simply collecting rent? In this episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich is joined by Kayla Maack, Senior Asset Manager at Blue Lake Capital, to unpack the reality behind asset management in multifamily real estate. From fostering resident rel…

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How to Understand Insurance in Multifamily Strategy, ep. 473 5:29

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Is insurance the hidden reason multifamily deals no longer pencil like they used to? In this episode, Jeannette Friedrich, Director of Investor Relations at Blue Lake Capital, breaks down how a global phenomenon called reinsurance is driving up insurance costs across the U.S. and eroding investor returns. What used to be a manageable line item has …

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Research: Farmworkers Earning Less With New Overtime Rules 20:52

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As predicted, new farm work overtime laws aren't benefitting farmworkers, despite the promises of lawmakers who supported the changes.Tim Delbridge, assistant professor of applied economics at Oregon State University, joined Dillon with details on his research on the impact of the changing laws in Oregon, showing farmworkers actually making less mo…