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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. 2d ago

    Texas Growth, AI Expansion, and the Bay Area’s Real Estate Comeback - 252

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — Rohan and David discuss major investments in Texas, shifting development rules, renewed activity in the Bay Area, and new opportunities emerging across real estate. Bristol Myers Squibb Makes a $2.3 Billion Houston Bet — The pharmaceutical giant is building a 600,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing campus at Generation Park, strengthening and continuing the expansion of Houston’s growing life sciences sector.Could Texas Unlock More Housing on Commercial Land? — SB 840 makes it easier to develop multifamily and mixed-use housing on qualifying commercial properties by limiting certain local zoning and permitting barriers.AI Investment Reaches Oakland — Jeff Bezos-backed Project Prometheus is taking roughly 100,000 square feet in West Oakland, adding to signs that AI growth is spreading beyond San Francisco into the East Bay.San Francisco Multifamily Shows New Momentum — Stockbridge’s $132 million purchase of the 172-unit Alta Potrero highlights renewed investor interest as the city’s housing and office markets improve.Where Is the Next Development Opportunity? — From Hillwood’s large North Texas communities to Johnny Buss’ $7 million-plus Pacific Palisades site, developers continue positioning for long-term growth despite near-term market challenges.Tune in now for Episode 252 — covering Texas growth, housing development, AI expansion, Bay Area momentum, and new opportunities across California and Texas.

  2. Aug 13

    Big Capital Moves Across Industrial, Multifamily, and Housing - 251

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — Rohan and David return to discuss major real estate deals, economic signals, and where institutional capital is moving. Brookfield Makes a $5.2 Billion Industrial Bet — Brookfield and CPP Investments agreed to acquire LXP Industrial Trust, reinforcing continued demand for industrial assets.TSMC Expands Its Arizona Investment — With another $100 billion planned for U.S. expansion, how much could TSMC reshape growth around its Arizona operations?Big Moves in Southern California Real Estate — BlackRock acquired Camden’s 3,620-unit California apartment portfolio for about $1.6 billion, while Rexford plans major industrial dispositions.Housing Investment and New York Rent Policy — JPMorganChase announced a $750 billion housing initiative through 2035, while New York landlords challenge the city’s rent freeze on rent stabilized apartments.Jobs and the Fed Outlook — With U.S. payrolls falling by 23,000 in July, could a softer labor market change the Fed’s next move on interest rates?Tune in now for Episode 251 — covering industrial deals, semiconductor investment, housing, multifamily, and the economic outlook.

  3. Aug 7

    Industrial Rebound, Multifamily Deals, and LA’s Development Debate - 250

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — Rohan and David celebrate Episode 250 while discussing the World Cup, industrial development, multifamily deals, and Los Angeles real estate. Industrial Construction Rebounds — Developers are moving forward with new construction in the industrial market as demand grows from data centers, expanded U.S. manufacturing, and the need for more resilient supply chains.Data Centers Drive Demand — AI infrastructure is supporting new development, while energy concerns are prompting greater scrutiny as New York State imposes a one year moratorium on new large data center projects.Multifamily Consolidation Continues — The Milhaus and Sares Regis Residential $2.5B merger creates a platform managing more than 50,000 apartments with a goal of over 100,000 units over the next 2 years.Los Angeles Faces Investment Headwinds — Measure ULA, limited transactions, and corporate business departures continue to challenge the market.Capital Moves Across LA County — Transactions and projects in downtown LA, Culver City, and Redondo Beach show where investors remain active.Tune in now for Episode 250 — covering industrial growth, data centers, multifamily investment, and Los Angeles real estate.

  4. Jul 20

    Special Episode: Multifamily Across Borders with Mark Sinnett

    Rohan and David sit down with Mark Sinnett, Executive Vice President and Head of Capital Markets at Avison Young, for a cross-border look at multifamily investing. They explore how rent control, housing supply, financing, and population growth shape apartment markets—and why places like Texas and Alberta continue to stand out. Tune in for a candid conversation on what really drives multifamily performance.

  5. Jul 16

    From Oceanwide Plaza to Toyota’s Texas Expansion: Where Real Estate Demand Is Moving - 249

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — Rohan and David discuss another busy week across real estate, development, markets, sports, entertainment, and technology, from Downtown Los Angeles’ continued office struggles to major investments taking shape in Texas and Massachusetts. Downtown LA Faces Another Major Office Departure — PwC plans to relocate from Downtown Los Angeles to Century City in 2028, joining other prominent companies that have shifted away from the city’s struggling central business district.Office Conversions and the Future of Oceanwide Plaza — As more cities explore converting obsolete office buildings into housing, the long-stalled Oceanwide Plaza project in downtown Los Angeles remains caught between competing bidders, bankruptcy proceedings, and questions about how the unfinished development can realistically be completed.Student Housing Continues to Reach New Heights — Astria Tempe, a 27-story development near Arizona State University that just finished topping of its roof, highlights the evolution of student housing from smaller traditional low rise properties into large, amenity-rich high rise residential towers.Toyota Expands Its San Antonio Manufacturing Hub — Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to add Tacoma truck production, expand its manufacturing footprint, and create approximately 2,000 new jobs at its growing San Antonio Texas campus. Build-to-Rent Demand, Inflation, and AI-Powered Productivity — The conversation explores why build-to-rent residents tend to remain longer, the Federal Reserve’s concerns about persistent inflation, and how AI agents could help businesses organize years of emails, contacts, and transaction documents.Tune in now for Episode 249 — covering Downtown LA offices, adaptive reuse, Oceanwide Plaza, student housing, Texas manufacturing, build-to-rent demand, inflation, AI productivity, and a dramatic Home Run Derby finish.

  6. Jul 7

    From Data Centers to Culver City: Where Real Estate Momentum Is Shifting - 248

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — Rohan and David discuss another busy week across real estate, housing policy, office demand, data centers, and Fourth of July reflections. Starwood Raises a Major Distressed Fund — Starwood Capital closes its latest opportunistic real estate fund, focusing on residential, industrial, data centers, hospitality, and select global opportunities.Downtown LA Largest Office-to-Housing Conversion Moves Forward — Kennedy Wilson and Jamison plan to convert the former LA World Trade Center into Sky Castle, a 512-unit affordable housing project.Adaptive Reuse Expands Beyond Housing — Foundry Commercial’s office-to-industrial conversion in the Dallas-Fort Worth area highlights how older office properties may find new life as logistics and industrial space.Office Markets Show Uneven Strength — Miami continues to see strong office demand and rent growth, while Atlanta attracts renewed investor interest in Class A office opportunities.Culver City Offers a Different Housing Model — Reduced parking requirements, expanded multifamily zoning, and a more development-friendly approach continue to separate Culver City from Los Angeles.Tune in now for Episode 248 — covering adaptive reuse, office demand, data centers, Culver City housing, and LA policy updates.

  7. Jul 6

    Housing Policy, Rent Freezes, and the Return of Large Real Estate Deals - 247

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — Rohan and David discuss another busy week across real estate, policy, capital markets, sports, travel, and entertainment, from housing legislation to major institutional real estate moves. • ROAD to Housing Act Moves Forward — The latest federal housing bill includes restrictions on large institutional ownership of single-family homes, while leaving room for build-to-rent housing and other exemptions. • New York City Approves a Rent Freeze — The city’s rent board freezes increases on one- and two-year leases for rent-stabilized apartments, raising fresh debate over affordability, landlord costs, and future rental supply. • Florida Considers Property Tax Reform — Governor DeSantis’ push around reducing or eliminating property taxes for primary residences sparks discussion on homeowner relief, state revenue, and infrastructure funding. • Institutional Real Estate Deals Pick Up — Bridgepoint’s acquisition of Kayne Anderson Real Estate highlights renewed activity at the larger end of the market, while borrowers continue favoring shorter-term loan flexibility. • LA Multifamily Faces Market Pressure — Equity Residential’s Koreatown sale, Anduril’s Costa Mesa headquarters listing, and other Southern California deals show how institutional investors are reassessing basis, supply, and long-term strategy. Tune in now for Episode 247 — covering housing policy, rent freezes, Florida property taxes, institutional real estate M&A, LA multifamily, credit tenants, loan trends, World Cup reactions, Vegas restaurants, and more.

  8. Jun 29

    From Fed Policy to Space Coast Growth: Where Markets Are Moving - 246

    This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — Rohan and David discuss another busy week across markets, real estate, technology, and sports, from the Fed’s latest policy direction to SpaceX momentum, office price discovery, and World Cup excitement. • A More Hawkish Fed Takes Shape — The Fed holds rates steady, but Kevin Warsh’s first meeting signals a stronger focus on inflation, less forward guidance, and a potential shift in how markets read central bank policy. • SpaceX and the Space Coast Boom — SpaceX’s IPO momentum, space tourism, and growing aerospace activity continue to drive interest in Florida’s Space Coast, especially across hospitality and commercial real estate. • Downtown LA Office Price Discovery — Capital Group’s purchase of 333 South Hope marks one of the largest Los Angeles office sales in recent years and raises new questions about where pricing may finally be settling. • Mansion Tax Relief and LA Investment Challenges — Proposed changes to LA’s mansion tax may offer limited relief for newer multifamily projects, but Rohan and David discuss why the broader investment issue remains unresolved. • Industrial Demand and Corporate Moves — Walmart’s Riverside cold storage acquisition, Morgan Stanley’s Dallas expansion plans, and SPAN’s home-based data center concept all point to shifting demand across industrial, office, and infrastructure-driven real estate. Tune in now for Episode 246 —   new Fed era, SpaceX’s Space Coast boom, DTLA office price discovery, and major corporate real estate moves.

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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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