Ep. 166 - Don't California My Arizona: Why is AZ so HOT??

This week, Multifamily Masterclass gets lively as host Bart Diehl teams up with panelists Heidi Butler and Jamison Manwaring to break down the latest news and trends in multifamily real estate—with plenty of laughs along the way!

First up, we dig into the heated debate on political rent caps. Are they a necessary tool to protect renters, or a barrier to investors? We explore how rent caps affect the multifamily market, the ongoing supply-demand dilemma, and whether a national rent cap is even possible. Can landlords and residents both win?

Then, we dive into why multifamily construction is taking a nosedive. In 2024 alone, 168,000 more units have been completed than started—what’s going on? We’ll discuss why this matters for investors, and whether rents and property values will rise as a result.

On a lighter note, we play a fun game with surprising data from Zillow, guessing which apartment amenities renters are hunting for—some answers may shock you!

Finally, we tackle Arizona’s sizzling buzz, from the much-anticipated Cannon Beach water park finally opening to the pickleball craze sweeping the state. And with the steady flow of Californians moving in, could Arizona be on its way to becoming a blue state? Arizonans have plenty to say, especially those chanting, “Don’t California my Arizona!