“It’s all about connections, no matter what you do. In real estate, especially in Nashville, it’s always good to be a part of the community that you’re selling homes in.” — @JordanHuffman

On this new episode of the Real Estate Mailbag, we welcome two rising stars on the Nashville Metropolitan Council who are experts in housing, zoning, the upcoming traffic referendum and the un-housed in our community.

This is a fascinating discussion for anyone interested in a deeper dive into how local laws, especially zoning laws, have profound structural ramifications on the local real estate market, especially for developers and those struggling to get into their first home. We learn about the structure of the Metro Council, the power individual council members have over zoning matters, and we also explore a fascinating piece of legislation Horton recently helped shepherd to successful passage by the Metro Council. These two councilmen also unpack the $3.1 billion transit bill that Nashvillians will go to the ballot to vote on November 5th, and explain why our listeners should vote "For" Nashville.

“I try to turn money very fast. My goal, if I buy an apartment complex, is I want to drive up the value within 24 months to the point where I can do a refinance and have all my capital back in 24 months.” -- Brandon Thornberry

On this very special episode of the Real Estate Mailbag, discover proven real estate strategies from some of Nashville’s top investors. We were joined by Brandon Thornberry of Urban Gate Capital, an investment firm focusing on identifying and seizing opportunities in emerging markets, Valery Parham, Realtor/author/entrepreneur and William Wilson, a top brokerage founder. They share how they broke into real estate, dive into the "BRRRR" method, and reveal the insider details often left out of seminars. Plus, get their expert take on today’s market and where the best opportunities lie.

“My whole mission is just to affect positive change with people, and housing is such a key component to people’s health, well-being, and safety.” -- Andrea Prince

According to Nashville's 2021 Affordable Housing Task Force, chaired by Mayor John Cooper, the city must create 52,498 new housing units by 2030—a daunting challenge, given that only 1,344 affordable units were being built annually at the time of the report.

Today on The Real Estate Mailbag, we're joined by Matthew Wiltshire, President of Pathway Affordable Housing Corp. and former Chief Strategy Officer at MDHA, Andrea Prince, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Nashville, and Joshua Haston, Development Manager at LDG Development, LLC and Board Member of the Nashville Industrial Board. These leaders share their personal journeys and insights into tackling Nashville’s housing crisis, discussing innovative city tools and divisive zoning proposals debated in Metro Council. They also explore the impact of Tennessee’s new “home bond” bill on affordable housing.

Tune in to understand why affordable housing isn't just crucial for your future, but for the future of Music City itself!