The BTR Edge

In this episode of The BTR Edge, hosts Mark Allen and Lee Robinson sit down with Chris Nebenzahl, Housing Economist at John Burns Research & Consulting, to unpack the state of the Build-to-Rent (BTR) market and how data-driven insights are helping developers, lenders, and investors navigate today’s challenges. Chris shares how John Burns Research & Consulting is interpreting absorption trends, ren...

Episode Overview: In this episode of The BTR Edge, hosts Mark Allen and Lee Robinson are joined by Josh Hartmann, CEO of NexMetro, to explore the remarkable journey of building one of the most established platforms in the Build-to-Rent (BTR) industry. From engineering beginnings to pioneering horizontal multifamily, Josh shares how NexMetro has scaled its Avilla Communities brand across the U.S. w...

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 mar...

From Single-Family Aggregation to BTR Powerhouse with Jackson Su, Managing Partner of Bridge Tower Episode Overview: In this episode of The BTR Edge, we sit down with Jackson Su, Managing Partner of Bridge Tower, to explore the evolution of Build-to-Rent (BTR) from single-family aggregation to vertically integrated development. Jackson shares key insights into market selection, financing strategie...

In this episode of BTR Edge, we sit down with Mark Wolf, CEO of AHV Communities, to dive deep into the Build-to-Rent (BTR) market and why today's development decisions will yield massive returns by 2029. Mark shares firsthand insights on site selection, capital markets, overcoming operational challenges, and how AHV’s vertically integrated model sets them apart in the industry. If you’re looking t...