24
Nov
Why do we even need Affordable Housing?
Derek discusses how his stance on affordable housing changed over time, and evolved into the core of YD’s mission statement.
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20
Nov
Atlanta Real Estate Market Update 2021
Derek shares why YD chose Atlanta as one of our top 5 target markets in the US to invest in, and then interviews Jimmy Chen, an Atlanta real estate developer. Jimmy shares his strategy that specializes in Section 8 rentals.
17
Nov
3 things I wish I knew before becoming a real estate developer
In part 2 of Derek’s reflection on how he got into real estate, he shares 3 things that would’ve helped him out if he knew it before getting into the business.
13
Nov
5 ways Real Estate will change under President Biden in 2021
The Biden campaign has laid out some clear policy guidelines on a number of real estate issues. We did an analysis of each issue and its potential impact to residential real estate.
10
Nov
How I would get into Real Estate (if I had to start over)
Derek reflects on his path into real estate and how he would do a ‘career speed run’ if he had to start over from high school and wanted to become a developer as fast as possible.
10
Nov
This is how Smart Closets of the Future should work
Derek discusses his vision on how smart closets should be more like automated retrieval systems, and how they can improve multifamily buildings. The technology already exists in automated self storage and parking systems- it just needs to be shrunken down.
28
Oct
3 Proptech Startups with huge disruptive potential
Derek spotlights 3 relatively young (under 5 years old) proptech companies that have the potential to make huge waves in the real estate industry: Social Construct, Cloud Kitchens, and Built Robotics.
23
Oct
5 Real Estate Issues at Stake in the 2020 Presidential Elections
Trump and Biden are on the opposite sides of 5 issues that will affect residential real estate across the country.
20
Oct
NYC’s elevated bankruptcy risk is hiding in the FY2021 Adopted Budget
Derek does a deep dive into the NYC fiscal year 2021 budget. There’s a lot of risks buried in the details indicating that we have a rocky recovery ahead.
19
Oct
340 Clifton Pl Before and After Tour
A walkthrough of our second completed project at 340 Clifton Pl in Brooklyn, NY! Derek discusses challenges taking on an unfinished construction job and shows the completed product, a 15 unit, 67 bed coliving building.