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The BTR Edge

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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...

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The State of Build-to-Rent with John Burns Research and Consulting 22.10.2025 48:48

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...

Inside the Machine: 10,000+ Cottage Rentals and Counting with Josh Hartmann, CEO of NexMetro 29.05.2025 48:39

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...

Engineering BTR Success: Lessons from 120+ Projects 28.04.2025 41:59

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 Aggregator to Innovator: How Bridge Tower Became a BTR Powerhouse 27.02.2025 32:48

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...

Shovels in the Ground Today, BIG Profits in 2029 with Mark Wolf, CEO of AHV Communities 03.02.2025 43:39

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...