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Ep 06 Part 1: Who “real estate investors” really are and how they’re solving the housing shortage with New Western’s Kurt Carlton
Episode Description
In this episode of One Room at a Time, host Atticus LeBlanc, founder and CEO of PadSplit, and guest Kurt Carlton, co-founder and president of New Western, discuss the housing affordability crisis and the critical role real estate investors play in addressing it. They unpack who the true “real estate investors” are, highlighting how individuals are taking on risk to revitalize their own communities. The episode also touches on policy challenges, market dynamics, and the importance of local, small-scale investors in solving the housing supply problem. Listeners are encouraged to understand the true landscape of real estate investing and the value it brings to creating affordable housing solutions.
00:00 Introduction to One Room at a Time
00:28 Meet Kurt Carlton: Co-Founder of New Western
01:49 The Beginnings of New Western
03:17 Challenges and Evolution in Real Estate
06:46 Understanding the Real Estate Marketplace
11:44 The Role of Small Real Estate Investors
16:28 Policy and Perception of Real Estate Investors
21:12 The Future of Housing and Partnerships
35:31 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
One Room at a Time podcast: https://padsplit.com/podcast
Connect with Atticus LeBlanc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atticus-leblanc-3960466/
Connect with Kurt Carlton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtcarlton/
References:
- PadSplit and New Western’s Partnership: https://www.padsplit.com/newwestern
- Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (NHIA): https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2854