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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Big REITs, Big Campuses, and the New Real Estate Reset - 240

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — Rohan and David unpack the April jobs report, major real estate merger activity, EV-driven retail strategy, AT&T’s Plano headquarters move, Opportunity Zone 2.0, and the early vibe from GLHP’s new Pasadena office.  Jobs Beat Expectations, But the Labor Market Still Looks Softer: April added 115,000 jobs versus roughly 65,000 expected, but the deeper takeaway is slowing—not collapse. Apartment REIT Giants Explore a Combination: AvalonBay and Equity Residential are reportedly in early merger talks, raising questions about scale, efficiency, and institutional control in multifamily. Fitch Moves to Acquire Trepp: The deal strengthens Fitch’s CRE and CMBS data platform as structured finance analytics become even more important. Retail Is Becoming an EV Infrastructure Play: Rivian and Caruso are partnering on 150+ chargers and new showroom experiences across Southern California properties — is charging the new retail foot-traffic strategy? Plano Keeps Winning Corporate Real Estate: AT&T’s planned $1.35B headquarters campus shows how suburban office campuses are still attracting major corporate commitments. 🎧 Tune in now for Episode 240 — a conversation on jobs, REIT consolidation, EV retail, Opportunity Zones, and the shifting geography of office demand.

    34 min

  2. 5D AGO

    How Tim Hubbard Built a Modern Short-Term Rental Business - 239

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners, Rohan and David sit down with Tim Hubbard from Corzly to discuss the evolution of short-term rentals, property management technology, dynamic pricing, and where opportunities still exist in today’s hospitality market.  🎧 Tune in now for Episode 239 — a conversation on the future of short-term rental investing, hospitality operations, and real estate technology.

    26 min

  3. MAY 11

    Why LA’s Housing Math Is Breaking Down - 238

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — David and Rohan discuss the growing divide between cities encouraging development and cities pushing capital away, while unpacking what that means for housing, office markets, and long-term investment trends.  • The Fed Holds Steady: The Fed kept rates unchanged, but rare dissent inside the committee shows pressure building for future cuts as leadership changes approach. • Nashville’s Massive Development Push: The proposed East Bank mixed-use project could reshape Nashville’s urban core — is the city becoming the next major growth magnet? • LA’s Housing Reality Check: SB 79 aims to accelerate housing near transit, but David and Rohan debate whether regulation, weak equity demand, and affordability pressures are making LA’s housing goals unrealistic. • Are LA Apartments Actually Oversupplied? Concessions are rising across many newer apartment projects — especially in mid-tier “quasi-luxury” buildings — while demand appears stronger in select suburban pockets. • Capital Keeps Leaving Legacy Markets: From Dallas office growth to New York political tensions and Starwood freezing redemptions, the episode explores why investors continue shifting toward more business-friendly markets.   🎧 Tune in now for Episode 238 — a deep dive into housing policy, investor psychology, migration trends, and the markets still attracting growth.

    31 min

  4. APR 30

    Fed Shakeups, Texas Data Centers, and the Death of Old Downtown LA - 237

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — David and Rohan break down Fed leadership changes, corporate relocations, Texas development momentum, LA’s policy problems, and signs that institutional capital may be finding value again in distressed markets.  A New Fed Era Is Coming — Jerome Powell’s chair term is ending, with Kevin Warsh expected to step into the spotlight. But will Fed independence hold under political pressure? Texas Keeps Winning the Relocation Game — AbbVie is investing $1.4 billion in Durham, North Carolina,  Super Studios is planning a $750 million Mansfield, Texas movie studio campus, and Bimbo Bakeries USA is moving its headquarters to Dallas/Irving. Data Centers Are Becoming North Texas’ New Power Play — DataBank secured $2 billion in construction financing for its Red Oak campus, showing how AI and cloud demand are reshaping real estate capital flows. LA’s Policy Problem Is Still Front and Center — Measure ULA, office conversions, business closures, and downtown distress all point to one question: can LA attract capital again without major reform? Blackstone Is Buying Where Others Are Pulling Back — From San Francisco hotels and AI leased office buildings to Napa’s Stanly Ranch, institutional money may be quietly calling a bottom in select Bay Area assets? 🎧 Tune in now for Episode 237 — a sharp look at where capital is leaving, where it’s landing, and what LA needs to fix before investors come back.

    37 min

  5. APR 23

    Walmart Expands, Data Centers Stall, and NYC Targets Wealth - 236

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — retail giants ramp up expansion, policymakers tighten the screws on real estate, and investors debate where we are in the next buying cycle. Retail Is Back in Growth Mode — Walmart plans to remodel 650 stores and open new locations, doubling down on omnichannel and in-store experience. Is this a signal that physical retail demand is stronger than expected? Data Centers Hit Political Resistance — States like Maine are pausing large-scale data center development over environmental and grid concerns. As AI demand explodes, will regulation slow the infrastructure boom? NYC Targets Wealth with New Tax Strategy — New York proposes a steep tax on second homes over $5M. Will this drive capital out of prime markets and kill future development pipelines? Developers Gaming the System — Affordable housing rules tied to 100+ unit projects are leading to a surge in 99-unit buildings. Are regulations unintentionally distorting supply instead of solving affordability? Investment Window Debate Heats Up — With a potential cycle bottom around 2029, investors are shifting toward debt strategies rather than equity. Is now the time to buy notes instead of properties?🎧 Tune in now for Episode 236 — Retail expansion, policy risks, and where smart money is moving next in real estate.

    35 min

  6. APR 16

    Is the Reset Over? Amazon’s 51M SF Bet and the Reality of 3.3% Inflation - 235

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — inflation ticks higher, Amazon re-enters the industrial race, and real estate markets show clearer signs of a structural reset across office, retail, and capital flows. Inflation Reaccelerates: March CPI came in at 3.3% YoY, driven heavily by energy (gas up ~21%)—but core inflation stayed relatively contained. Is this a temporary spike or the start of another inflation wave? Amazon Is Back in Industrial: After pulling back post-COVID, Amazon is aggressively expanding again—targeting 51M SF in 2026 with a more strategic, automation-focused approach. Are they about to dominate logistics infrastructure for everyone—not just themselves? Retail Is Shifting Again: Institutional capital (Ares, Federated Hermes) is doubling down on convenience retail and multifamily, while malls are evolving into experience-driven spaces. If people aren’t shopping—just spending time—what does that mean for retail valuations? Office Market Contradictions: Vacancy hits a record 21%, yet leasing activity is rising—driven by smaller footprints and flight to quality. Is this the “new equilibrium” for office, or is more pain still ahead? Capital Is Rotating Into the U.S.: Global investors—especially from the Middle East—are redirecting capital into U.S. housing and land plays, with Sharia-compliant structures emerging. Does this signal long-term confidence in U.S. real estate despite current volatility? 🎧 Tune in now for Episode 235 — Inflation surprises, Amazon’s comeback, and what the next phase of real estate really looks like.

    43 min

  7. APR 8

    Strong Jobs Report, Office Comeback, Blackstone’s Next Big Bet - 234

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — a stronger-than-expected jobs report, record-setting office leases in New York, and institutional capital rotating back into real estate signal shifting momentum across markets.  Strong Jobs Report Changes Rate Outlook — March added 178,000 jobs vs. 65,000 expected, unemployment fell to 4.3%, and markets now expect no rate cuts this year amid geopolitical uncertainty. Record NYC Office Lease Signals Trophy Demand — A family office signed a $327.50/SF lease at 9 West 57th Street, surpassing One Vanderbilt — is the trophy office bifurcation accelerating? Capital Flows Into Real Estate Again — Hines Research reports smart money rotating back into REITs and real estate following end of 2025 interest rate stabilization — early-cycle recovery signal? Institutional Bets: Life Science, Data Centers & AI Power — Blackstone raises historic $6.3B life sciences fund, Digital Realty closes $3.25B data center fund, and a 3,000 MW AI hydrogen-powered campus planned in Austin — infrastructure arms race? Apartments Still Long-Term Favorite — Sun Life acquired Bell Partners (70,000 units) while Blackstone continues build-to-rent expansion in Riverside County — institutional conviction on the rental market remains strong. 🎧 Tune in now for Episode 234 — Strong jobs data, trophy office demand, and institutional capital shifts reshape the real estate outlook.

    33 min

  8. MAR 31

    Crypto Mortgages & The Silver Tsunami - 233

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — AI demand is reshaping office markets, crypto enters traditional mortgages, and demographic shifts are quietly creating one of the biggest real estate opportunities ahead.  Student Housing Gets Institutionalized – The Austin student housing conference has grown from ~100 attendees to nearly 1,000+, highlighting how niche asset classes have become mainstream institutional targets. But with uncertain enrollment trends, is student housing entering a slower-growth phase? AI Revives Office Demand – OpenAI leased 450,000 SF in Mountain View, while a Belgian pharmaceutical company announced a $2B campus near Atlanta — is AI and life sciences quietly bringing office demand back? Consumers Keep Spending – The National Retail Federation projects 4.4% retail sales growth in 2026, despite economic uncertainty. Is this psychology-driven consumer spending… or something more structural? The “Silver Tsunami” Opportunity – Baby boomers hold $85 trillion in wealth and are driving demand for luxury senior housing with rents ranging from $5K–$20K/month — is senior housing finally having its breakout moment? Crypto Enters Mortgages + Logistics Shift Inland – Fannie Mae now allowing crypto-backed mortgages while logistics firms move inland from expensive coastal ports — are we watching two major structural shifts unfold at once? 🎧 Tune in now for Episode 233 — AI reshapes real estate, crypto enters mortgages, and demographics create the next big opportunity.

    37 min
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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.

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