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  • Jaime Lee: From Law Student to 6,600+ Apartment Units | LA Real Estate Empire Building
    2025/07/16

    What does it take to go from working the parking booth in your family’s business to becoming CEO of one of the largest real estate firms in Los Angeles?


    In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with Jaime Lee, CEO of Jamison Realty, who leads over 6,600 units and 33 buildings, with 2,000 more in development. Jaime breaks down how her immigrant parents went from medicine to office buildings, how she took over her first 1.8M sq. ft. asset at age 22, and what it means to lead in the most competitive office and multifamily market in the country.


    You’ll learn how Jaime:

    - Transitioned from law school to real estate leadership

    - Managed through the Great Financial Crisis and COVID

    - Led Jamison’s shift from office to multifamily

    - Navigates generational wealth with her siblings

    - Thinks about office space, leasing, and urban redevelopment in LA


    This is a powerful episode on vision, grit, and reinventing a legacy in real estate.


    Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.


    🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian


    📈 Connect with me:

    Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

    Email: taylor@thegroupcre.com

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/



    #NoVacancyPodcast #JaimeLee #JamisonRealty #MultifamilyLeadership #UrbanDevelopment #KoreatownLA #FemaleCEO #RealEstateLeadership #LeasingStrategy #PropertyManagement #TaylorAvakian

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    1 時間 15 分
  • This 72-Year-Old NEVER Sells Real Estate (Here's Why) | Jerry Marcil
    2025/07/09

    How do you build a $100M+ real estate empire starting with a single fourplex in Redondo Beach?

    In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with Jerry Marcil, a 72-year-old real estate mogul with over 4,000 units under management, to break down decades of market cycles, mistakes, and multipliers. Jerry shares lessons from losing everything in the 90s, his blueprint for long-term wealth, and why he still buys buildings today.


    You’ll learn how to:

    - Scale without syndication

    - Use refis to grow tax-free

    - Build operational control through in-house management

    - Spot deals 2 years ahead of the market

    - Keep tenants happy with minimal turnover


    This episode is packed with long-term real estate wisdom from someone who’s seen it all — and is still buying.


    Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.


    🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian


    📈 Connect with me:

    Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

    Email: taylor@thegroupcre.com

    X: https://x.com/TAYVAY_

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/


    #NoVacancyPodcast #JerryMarcil #RealEstateInvestor #MultifamilyStrategy #LongTermWealth #TaxFreeRefi #RealEstateMindset #ApartmentInvesting #PropertyManagement #CashFlowStrategy

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    1 時間 3 分
  • Why I’d Leave L.A. If I Were 30 Again – Jeff Palmer Gets Real
    2025/07/01

    In this episode of No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian, Jeff Palmer, a 40-year veteran of California's multifamily real estate landscape, shares his expert insights on navigating the complexities of the state's evolving real estate market. Discover how historical trends in California's apartment sector, including cycles of rent control and housing regulations, shape current investment opportunities. Jeff reveals where savvy investors can uncover the next wave of growth and wealth in commercial real estate. Before making your next multifamily investment, listen to this episode to equip yourself with the knowledge that can transform your portfolio. Join us for this wealth of knowledge tailored for LA apartment owners and real estate professionals.


    Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market.

    Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.


    🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian


    📈 Connect with me:

    Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

    Email: taylor@thegroupcre.com

    X: https://x.com/TAYVAY_

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/



    #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #LosAngelesRealEstate #JeffPalmer #RentControl #PropertyCycles #CRE #CreativeOffice #InvestmentStrategy #TheGroupCRE #TaylorAvakian #RealEstatePodcast

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    49 分
  • Nick Huber: Building a $100M Self-Storage Empire with Social Media
    2025/06/17

    Can you go from hauling student storage boxes to wiring $52 million in under a decade?

    In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with entrepreneur and real estate operator Nick Huber to unpack the mindset and mechanics of his rise. From building self-storage facilities to launching 11 businesses, Nick shares how he leverages systems, social media, and international teams to grow fast — and stay lean.


    Learn how top operators are:

    - Using stress and momentum as compounding advantages

    - Building leverage to escape the “one decision ruins everything” trap

    - Spotting Alpha in crowded real estate niches

    - Scaling companies with global teams and refined tech stacks

    - Turning content into cash and followers into deals


    If you’re trying to scale without burning out — this episode is your blueprint.


    Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.


    🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian


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    http://finchhammer.com

    http://kingsarch.com


    📈 Connect with me:

    Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

    Email: taylor@thegroupcre.com

    X: https://x.com/TAYVAY_

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/



    #NoVacancyPodcast #NickHuber #RealEstatePodcast #Entrepreneurship #SelfStorage #SweatyStartup #BusinessLeverage #ScaleSmarter #BrokerLife #CostSeg #RemoteTeams #SalesMindset #TechInRealEstate

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    1 時間 1 分
  • Mastering Beverly Hills Development: Lessons from Three Power Players
    2025/06/03

    How do you assemble hundreds of units in one of the most restrictive markets in the country? In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with developers Alan Nissel, Richie Shamooilian, and Avi Stieglitz, who collectively control over 600 units in the pipeline in Beverly Hills.


    These three operators break down how they’re:

    - Navigating entitlement delays and development hurdles

    - Working with city constraints to unlock density

    - Avoiding land loans and raising patient capital

    - Pivoting across asset types and use cases

    - Investing in properties others overlook


    Get a rare, inside look at how three friends turned LP relationships into a serious development platform — all while staying low-profile and ultra-strategic in California’s most competitive submarket.



    Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.


    🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian


    Guest Companies:

    http://amprconsulting.com

    http://finchhammer.com

    http://kingsarch.com


    📈 Connect with me:

    Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

    Email: taylor@thegroupcre.com

    X: https://x.com/TAYVAY_

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/



    #NoVacancyPodcast #RealEstateDevelopment #BeverlyHillsRealEstate #Entitlements #MultifamilyDevelopment #CREPodcast #CapitalMarkets #CaliforniaRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #DevelopmentStrategy

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    1 時間 4 分
  • Santa Monica’s Biggest Private Developer | Adrian Berger & Cypress Equity Investments
    2025/05/28

    What does it take to scale in one of the hardest development markets in the country? In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with Adrian Berger, Managing Director of Acquisitions at Cypress Equity Investments, who shares how he built his career across four continents and now helps lead ground-up development across Los Angeles.


    Learn how Adrian and his team are:

    - Making Santa Monica deals pencil in 2024

    - Raising capital with creative Co-GP structures

    - Turning failed listings into 17 closed land deals

    - Navigating entitlement, risk, and off-market plays

    - Building real estate careers through relationships, not résumés


    This episode is a masterclass in sourcing, selling, and structuring. Whether you’re an aspiring developer or just want to understand how serious operators think — don’t miss it.


    Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.


    🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian


    📈 Connect with me:

    Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

    Email: [taylor@thegroupcre.com](mailto:taylor@thegroupcre.com)

    X: https://x.com/TAYVAY_

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/


    #NoVacancyPodcast #RealEstateDevelopment #AdrianBerger #SantaMonicaRealEstate #MultifamilyDevelopment #CREStrategy #OffMarketDeals #RealEstatePodcast #TaylorAvakian #CREInvesting #RealEstateCareers #BrokerToBuilder

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    1 時間 9 分
  • The Man whose rebuilding the Palisades after the fires | James Corr on Los Angeles Luxury Development
    2025/05/21

    In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with James Corr, founder of Corr Group, who shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of building luxury homes in one of the most volatile real estate markets in recent history. From his roots in Irish construction to flipping multi-million-dollar estates in Los Angeles, James breaks down how he's navigating cost pressure, design expectations, and ultra-wealthy buyer psychology.

    Learn how top luxury builders are:

    • Managing spec development risk with rising rates
    • Transitioning from contractor to full-time developer
    • Designing homes that speak to emotion and lifestyle
    • Collaborating with agents and architects to shape value
    • Building long-term vision while surviving short-term storms

    This episode is a real look at what it takes to build, survive, and scale in LA’s luxury market.

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    1 時間 3 分
  • The Truth About California’s Housing Crisis – And How Smart Investors Profit with John Drachman
    2025/05/13

    How do you go from leasing broker to co-founding a firm with over $2B in real estate?

    In this episode of "No Vacancy", Taylor Avakian sits down with John Drachman, co-founder of Waterford Property Company, to break down how he’s leveraging tax-exempt bond financing, institutional partnerships, and entrepreneurial grit to tackle California’s housing crisis.


    Learn how John:

    - Went from broker to principal, building a top-tier firm

    - Acquired market-rate assets using creative public-private financing

    - Navigates California’s tough regulatory and affordability landscape

    - Uses relationships, cold calling, and capital strategy to scale

    - Teaches real estate entrepreneurship at USC’s RED program


    Whether you’re trying to break into the industry or scale a platform, this episode is loaded with real-world insight on ownership, development, and public-private dealmaking.


    🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian


    📈 Connect with me:

    Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

    Email: taylor@thegroupcre.com

    X: https://x.com/TAYVAY_

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/



    #NoVacancyPodcast #RealEstatePodcast #MultifamilyInvesting #CapitalMarkets #AffordableHousing #RealEstateStrategy #CaliforniaRealEstate #BrokerToInvestor #WorkforceHousing #HousingCrisis

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    1 時間 12 分