Apartmenthacker Podcast

This episode is brought to you by https://www.ElevateOS.com —the only all-in-one community operating system.Let’s kick off August with clarity and confidence.In today’s episode, Mike Brewer brings you the top five headlines that matter most in Multifamily, plus a fun fact that’ll win you trivia points: the Empire State Building has its own zip code—10118.But let’s get serious.Here’s what’s moving the needle in our industry right now:Rent Growth Slows Nationwide – Affordability is the new friction. Yardi Matrix data shows Sunbelt markets softening while the Midwest holds the line.Construction Starts Dip 8% – Input costs are cooling projects. Could this be the reset overbuilt markets like Austin and Atlanta need?Built-to-Rent Booms in Atlanta – 4,000 BTR units are in the pipeline. This isn’t just a trend; it’s a movement.Cap Rates Rise, Transactions Still Stalled – We’re in the messy middle. Buyers wait, sellers hold, and lenders delay the day of reckoning.Vertical Integration Wins – Firms with end-to-end contr