Podcasts about Vacancy

This week we're talking about a topic that I've been more and more interested in… private room rentals! PadSplit CEO Atticus LeBlanc joins me to discuss how pivoting from STR, MTR or long term rentals into co-living spaces can: Decrease vacancy Increase revenue Reduce expenses And solve a problem for over 1/3rd of Americans Atticus walks us through how you can prepare your existing property into the ideal PadSplit property, and gives us practical tips for handling multiple tenants and contracts. The best part? This conversation was only a tease for what you'll learn at Level Up Your Listing Summit! PadSplit will be hosting a 40-minute breakout workshop at this year's summit, and I already know it's going to be one of our most packed sessions. Connect with PadSplit on Facebook! Secure your ticket at levelupyourlistingsummit.com March 29-31, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ Thank you to our sponsor Lodgify – Take 20% off Lodgify's most powerful plans with code novacancy20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene interviews Oliver Lerner, president and co-founder of Shuk Rentals, a property management software platform built specifically for mom-and-pop landlords. Oliver shares how he bought his first rental property while still in college by house hacking a five-bedroom home with friends, and how that early experience shaped the way he approaches both landlording and business today. Oliver walks through the steep learning curve of managing properties on your own. From plumbing mistakes to expensive HVAC lessons, he explains how those early challenges helped him develop confidence and practical skills. He talks about the importance of buying right, understanding your numbers, and being willing to walk away from deals when they do not make sense. The conversation also explores the realities of being a small landlord in today's environment. Oliver discusses local regulations, rising fees, and the responsibility that comes with providing housing. He explains why he created Shuk Rentals to bring more transparency and accountability into the rental process, while giving independent landlords better tools to manage leases, communication, and retention. At its core, this episode is about building experience through action and creating systems that support long-term ownership. In this episode, you will hear: • How Oliver house hacked his first rental property in college • Why seeing dozens of homes before buying builds confidence and discipline • The importance of buying right to protect yourself from costly mistakes • Lessons learned from self-managing rentals and solving problems firsthand • Why mom-and-pop landlords play a vital role in the housing market • How better systems and transparency can improve tenant retention Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover these conversations and supports the show's growth. This episode was produced by Outlier Audio. Supporting Resources Connect with Oliver Website: http://www.shukrentals.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shukrentals  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shukrentals  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlerner/  Twitter: https://x.com/ShukRentals  Connect with Jonathan: Website - www.streamlined.properties  YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos  Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene  Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties    Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/streamlinen​j Bigger Pockets -  www.biggerpockets.com/users/jonathangreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties  Email - info@streamlined.properties   This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.

Vacancy can quietly drain rental returns, even in strong portfolios. In this episode, Alex Arguelles—who built and exited a 9,000-unit apartment portfolio—explains the “sell and stay” model he's now scaling across the country. Instead of buying empty properties and searching for tenants, investors acquire homes with the seller already leasing it back—often with prepaid rent and a refinance path after 13 months using DCR loans. We break down how the structure works, how the numbers are engineered, and where this strategy fits inside a long-term rental portfolio.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Alex Arguelles' Business 1:32 - What He Was Doing Before 3:38 - What Sell2Rent Does 7:45 - How Sellers Find Him 8:53 - The Concerns With The Market 10:37 - Refinancing In 13 Months 12:41 - How His Partner Knew About The Model 14:35 - Working With Wholesalers 16:39 - Lessons From Entrepreneurship & Mentors 20:30 - Providing Value As A Beginner 22:14 - Lessons From Sports & Hiring Tips 26:52 - Closing Thoughts & How To Get In Touch 29:23 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: Sell2Rent https://www.instagram.com/sell2rentusa/   Website: Sell2Rent https://www.sell2rent.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

It's being argued that while a Clare town has seen a "significant jump" in its rate of commercial vacancy, its number of newly empty units is "relatively small". A new report has found Shannon to have the highest rate of unoccupied commercial premises in Ireland with more than a third not in use as of the end of December. The findings state that the town's rate has risen by almost 4% in a year with roughly 82 of its units currently inactive. GeoDirectory CEO Dara Keogh, who wrote the report, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the picture is much more positive for Ennis and Kilrush than it is for Shannon.

Today's conversation dives into a critical — and often underestimated — part of property investing: tenant selection.After 15 years in property management, Kat shares lessons learned from both landlord wins and costly mistakes. While we often focus on maximising rent and minimising vacancy, the real leverage point in a smooth tenancy is choosing the right tenant from the start.A Real-World ScenarioIn this episode, Kat discusses a situation where:• A lease was signed• A deposit was paid• The property was taken off the market• The tenant later revealed they couldn't pay the bondThe result: back to market, increased vacancy, added stress, and additional costs.The key question becomes: how do landlords and property managers avoid getting on the back foot in the first place?Know Your Tenant ProfileOne of the biggest mistakes landlords make is not understanding their property's natural tenant demographic. Your property type and location heavily influence:• Likely income levels• Household size• Lifestyle needs• Employment type• Inspection availabilityA property near a university will attract a different tenant pool than a four-bedroom family home in the suburbs. Tenant selection starts with knowing exactly who you are targeting and marketing accordingly.Affordability Pressures Are RealOver the past five years, rents have surged across major cities. Many renters are now allocating 35–50% of their income toward housing, compared to the traditional 25–30% benchmark once considered sustainable.The reality is simple:• You cannot sustainably increase rent if your tenant cannot afford it• Pushing too hard increases the risk of arrears• Vacancy often follows affordability stressFour Key Tenant Selection TipsIf you have a property on the market or coming up for lease, focus on:• Rental history — Payment ledgers don't lie. Review payment patterns, inspection reports, and cooperation history.• Employment and income stability — Ensure affordability aligns with today's economic conditions.• Lease terms — A 24-month lease may sound secure but limits rent reviews and may not guarantee stability under break-lease conditions.• Suitability and long-term intent — Why are they moving? How long do they genuinely plan to stay? Does their situation align with your property?Units vs Houses: A Changing StoryContrary to common belief, unit rents have outperformed houses in many markets over the past five years. As affordability tightens, renters are trading:• Extra bedrooms• Backyard space• Larger homesFor more manageable weekly rent.Understanding these behavioural shifts allows landlords to position their assets smarter and reduce risk.The Big TakeawayIf you fix one thing in your property management strategy, fix tenant selection.• Cut corners here and you will likely pay for it later• Get it right and the tenancy becomes smoother and more predictableIn today's rental market, smart tenant selection is not optional — it is essential.

Denver fix and flip margins are shrinking, condo inventory just hit 11 months, and some DSCR lenders are approving loans at 0.75 debt service coverage. That’s not a typo. For anyone trying to get a clear Colorado real estate outlook for 2026, the signals are mixed — and most of them you won’t find in the MLS. To help make sense of it all, Chris Lopez sits down with Kevin Amolsch, founder of Pine Financial, a Colorado private lender that has originated over $1 billion in loans across 2,800 transactions since 2008. Beyond lending, Kevin is actively buying commercial buildings, demising flex warehouse space in Broomfield, and stripping cellular tower leases off office properties the way some investors strip mineral rights. As a result, he has a front-row seat to what’s actually working — and what’s quietly blowing up. In this episode, Kevin shares what Pine’s current deal flow reveals about the Colorado real estate outlook for 2026 and why he’s moved away from residential toward commercial assets. He and Chris also have a candid back-and-forth on the Denver price forecast — Kevin expecting flat, Chris leaning slightly negative. From there, they dig into why the condo and attached product market may be the riskiest place to be right now. In This Episode We Cover: Why Kevin sees fix and flip margins compressing — and what experienced flippers are doing about it The DSCR loan warning every Colorado investor needs to hear before refinancing a BRRRR Kevin’s honest breakdown of Denver’s 2026 price outlook: detached, attached, and multifamily How Kevin is stripping cellular leases off his office building like mineral rights — and what they sell for Why ground-up townhome development is struggling and what the 11-month condo inventory actually means The 10-year treasury vs. risk spread explained clearly, and what Trump’s MBS buying could actually do Why Kevin is price-checking his subs and vendors right now — and why you probably should be too If you’re trying to get a clear Colorado real estate market outlook for 2026 — and figure out what moves actually make sense right now — this is the episode to listen to. Watch the YouTube Video https://youtu.be/rWL6gxboybg Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Kevin Amolsch Introduction – Pine Financial founder returns  01:20 – Pine Financial Overview – $1B+ in originations, 2,800 transactions, $250M under management  03:20 – New Office Building in Littleton – Bought 24,000 sq ft Wells Fargo building at 7 cap  05:59 – Cellular Lease Strategy – Stripping tower leases like mineral rights, sells at 3.5–4.5 cap  07:33– Office Rehab Lessons – Why Office-to-Apartment Conversions Are So Hard  10:33 – Broomfield Flex Warehouse Deal – 18,000 sq ft, 4 small-bay suites, recovering a troubled partnership  12:27– Fix and Flip Market Right Now – 10% discounts on wholesale deals, six-figure rehab budgets  15:40 – Flipper Margins Shrinking – Why experienced investors won’t touch a deal under $100K net  19:24– Denver Price Forecast for 2026 – Kevin: flat on detached. Chris: slightly negative (1–3%)  21:49 Condo Market Warning – 11 months of inventory, why Kevin calls it riskiest asset class right now  22:42– Multifamily Supply Glut and When It Burns Off – Vacancy near 10%, stabilization likely 2027  25:53– DSCR Loan Landscape – Loans at 0.75 DSCR, five-year prepay traps, what to watch for  27:44– BRRRR Reality Check – Cash-in refinances are common now, full pulls are rare  29:27– Ground-Up Construction Struggles – Why new townhome developments are sucking wind  33:26– Interest Rate Mechanics Explained – 10-year treasury vs. risk spread, Trump MBS buying  36:00 – Macro Outlook: Rates, Fed Chair, Unemployment – Why Kevin expects just one cut in 2026 Connect with our Guests Kevin Amolsch kevin@pinefinancialgroup.com Links in Podcast ATTOM Property Data Pine Financial

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From $500 to an 8-Figure Portfolio with Andres Bernal In this powerful episode of the REIGN: Real Estate Investor Growth Network podcast, host Jen Josey sits down with Dominican-born investor and entrepreneur Andres Bernal. From landing in New York with just $500 to building a $12 million real estate portfolio, Andres shares the raw, unfiltered truth about what it takes to succeed in real estate investing. His journey from professional tennis player to full-time investor is packed with grit, resilience, and strategic growth. Andres dives deep into his early days of house hacking with an FHA loan, navigating immigration challenges, and learning hard lessons through tenant issues, failed flips, and even a $107,000 loss on a single deal. Rather than quitting, he used those setbacks as tuition in the "school of real estate." He explains how discipline from professional sports translated into business success—and why coaching, mentorship, and relationships are critical to long-term growth. The conversation covers multiple investing strategies, including Section 8 rentals, student housing near universities like Yale University and University of New Haven, and scaling a flipping business in a competitive market. Andres also shares why he's laser-focused on entry-level homes under $450K, how he flips 25–30 houses per year with zero marketing spend, and why predictable profits beat flashy luxury projects every time. 00:00 Welcome to REIGN: What to Expect From the Show 00:41 Jen's "Badassery Bestowment": 5 Time Management Hacks for Investors 03:49 Meet Andres Bernal: From $500 to an 8-Figure Portfolio 05:28 Starting Over in New York: The First Job Breakthrough 07:54 Legacy Pressure & Choosing Your Own Path 08:51 Tennis Lessons That Translate to Real Estate (and a $107K Loss) 10:48 Why Every Investor Needs a Coach (Even If It Pays Off Later) 12:18 First Deal in 2016: FHA House Hack, Tenant Stories, and Early Lessons 15:01 How to Buy Real Estate With Little/No Money: Creativity, Partners & Seller Finance 17:36 Immigrant Challenges, Visas, and Building Trust in Business 21:24 The Messy Middle: Cash-for-Keys, Contractor Stress, and Outworking the Market 24:21 Section 8 Reality Check: Inspections, Rent Growth, and Common Myths 27:40 How to Place Section 8 Tenants + The "More Bedrooms" Rent Hack 29:55 Student Housing 101: Leasing Cycles, Parents Co-Sign, and Maintenance Strategy 32:05 One Lease, One Team: Avoiding Room-by-Room Drama in Student Rentals 33:31 Student Rentals: Regulation Risks, Vacancy, and Why Demand Still Wins 35:39 How to Pick a Winning Student Rental: Walkability + Enrollment Growth Data 37:30 Scaling Up Flips: 25+ Deals a Year and Why Liquidity Matters 40:59 Finding Deals & Defining the Buy Box: MLS vs Wholesalers vs Relationships 42:16 Why Entry-Level Flips Beat Luxury: Faster Sales, Lower Holding Costs, "Hotel" Deals 47:42 The $107K Loss Breakdown: Auction Mistakes, Barn Decision, and High Water Table Hell 51:18 Where to Follow Andres + The "BADASS" Lightning Round (Books, Advice, Drive, Goals) 56:11 Systems, Success, and Closing: Morning Routine, Team Leverage, Book Plug & Farewell 5 Key Takeaways from This Episode Start Small, Think Big: Andres house hacked his first triplex using an FHA loan and a small family loan—proving you don't need massive capital to get started in real estate investing. Relationships Beat Marketing: He flips 25–30 properties per year with $0 in marketing by nurturing agent and wholesaler relationships and consistently submitting 20–25 offers per week. Section 8 Is Not "Guaranteed" Money: While Section 8 can provide steady rent and annual increases, landlords must pass inspections and adapt to evolving regulations to protect cash flow. Student Housing Is a Hidden Goldmine: By targeting universities with growing enrollment and staying within walking distance, Andres creates high-demand rentals with parent co-signers and predictable income. Predictable > Flashy: Entry-level homes under $450K generate more consistent profits and faster exits than luxury flips in today's higher-interest-rate market. Guest Bio: Andres Bernal Andres Bernal is a Dominican-born real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Sky Circle Homes. A former professional tennis player, Andres immigrated to the United States with just $500 and built an 8-figure real estate portfolio through house hacking, strategic flipping, and long-term rental acquisitions. Since purchasing his first property in 2016, Andres has completed more than 50 flips, owns 60+ rental units across Section 8, student housing, and traditional rentals, and has grown a $12 million portfolio with over $5 million in net equity. He is passionate about helping first-time investors, immigrant entrepreneurs, and aspiring real estate professionals build wealth through smart, relationship-driven investing.

The Wellington Phoenix have gone to their perennial choice to fill the coaching void for the men's A-League team. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano quit straight after the 5-nil trashing in the derby on Saturday and this afternoon the club confirmed reserves team coach Chris Greenacre would take on the role - for the fourth time. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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The RBA has lifted the cash rate to 3.85% (4 February 2026) — the first hike in over two years.

Listings are tight. Rents are tighter. And policy might be about to test both. Pete Wargent and Chris Bates to break down the forces shaping Australian property in 2026 — from capital gains tax reform chatter and rental market stress to financing resilience and where momentum still exists. The focus: what actually changes behaviour, and what just makes headlines. Together, they discuss: - Unemployment holding keeps the possibility of further rate hikes alive - First-home buyers continue pushing ahead - Record quarterly housing finance and lift in investor lending show capital is still active - Winding back the CGT discount may reduce flipping but is unlikely to deter investors -Vacancy rates near record lows - Without investor participation, rental availability deteriorates further - Seller behaviour matters more than headlines; listings remain historically tight - Listener Q&A Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency Alcove mortgage broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today Josh shares a bold prediction he believes could play out at the Supreme Court this summer. He explains why the timing makes sense, especially with the 2026 midterms on the horizon, and what the potential impact could be. Josh then turns to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s continued overseas trip, including his latest stop and speech in Hungary on Monday, and discusses what it signals about U.S. foreign policy and America’s role abroad. To close, Josh reflects on the start of Ash Wednesday and explores the parallels between the Christian season of Lent and the Jewish calendar, sharing what we can take away from both traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl and Nick talk about the Browns' process for filling the DC vacancy and explain why it seems as though Jason Tarver is unlikely to get the job.

You've probably heard us talk about “properties having babies” when investors use a cash out refi to buy new properties with no new capital.But what does that actually look like when you're the investor making the call?In this episode, show host Pablo Gonzalez opens up his real-life portfolio to walk through the decision to do a cash-out refinance, and whether the short-term drop in cash flow is worth the long-term growth.JWB co-founder, Gregg Cohen, will unveil a new tool he just developed that helps visualize the trade-offs investors face when they refinance like:➕ What changes immediately in your monthly cash flow➕ How much quicker it gets investors to their goal➕ When it wouldn't make sense to do itIf you've been sitting on equity and wondering what to do next, this behind-the-scenes breakdown will help you figure out if a cash out refi could work for you!Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Cash-Out Refi & “Property Babies” — What We're Building Today01:33 Welcome to Not Your Average Investor Show + Why This Topic Matters02:25 The Equity Fear Factor: When to Harvest Without Killing Cash Flow03:10 Tool Tease + Live Case Study Setup (Pablo's Portfolio)05:02 Quick Housekeeping: Summit Update + Important Disclaimer05:55 Pablo's 3-Property Origin Story (2021–2022) & Funding Moves07:07 Profit Breakdown: Appreciation, Paydown, Tax Savings & Cash Flow Reality08:37 Eviction, Vacancy, and the Long Game: Staying Invested Through Pain Points13:01 Pac-Man Principle: Why Appreciation Dominates the “Profit Pie”14:48 Introducing the Passive Income Planning Tool (Beyond a Profit Snapshot)16:15 Setting the Target: $10K/Month Net in 15 Years — Why It Matters18:18 Phases of the Plan: Acquisitions → Debt Paydown → Distribution20:34 Current Snapshot: $366/mo, $270K Equity, and 43% of Acquisitions Done23:23 If You Do Nothing: 15-Year Projection for Income and Equity Growth24:29 Delivering the Next Property Baby: How Much Cash You Need ($60–$75K)27:55 15-Year Upside: Cashflow Growth + Massive Equity Gains28:54 “Go Find the Money”: Cash-Out Refi Options & Portfolio Cashflow Impact32:05 Which Properties to Refinance? Protecting Low Rates & Picking the Winner35:49 New Passive Income Plan: 4 Properties, Small Cashflow Trade-Off, Big Long-Term Win39:03 Is $63K Enough to Buy Another Rental? Down Payment Targets & Inventory Fit40:00 Small vs Big Homes Debate: Appreciation, Neighborhood Cycles & Workforce Housing45:31 Live Q&A: HELOC vs Refi, Taxes/Insurance Included, and Using Primary Home Equity49:27 Summit Next Steps + Community Updates (C3X, Greg Roberts, Karaoke)54:18 Final Wrap: Summit Logistics & “Don't Be Average” Send-OffStay connected to us! Join our real estate investor community LIVE: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/Schedule a Turnkey strategy call: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/ *Get social with us:*Subscribe to our channel  @notyouraverageinvestor  Subscribe to  @JWBRealEstateCompanies  

Montreal's office market is showing nearly a 17–18% vacancy rate. Landlords must offer more concessions, invest heavily in their buildings, and completely rethink their strategy. So how do you stay competitive in 2026? In this episode, Laurence Binette, Director of Brokerage at AlFID, explains how an integrated real estate group with more than 350 employees manages 32 commercial buildings, 2,000 residential units, and 1,000 student housing rooms while continuing to innovate in a complex market. We discuss major transactions, asset optimization, free rent concessions worth $100 to $125 per square foot, repositioning Class B buildings, decarbonization initiatives, and even in-house parking management to maximize revenue. A practical episode for property owners, investors, and commercial real estate professionals who want to understand what is actually working in Montreal today.   Topics & Timestamps

How risky is commercial property, really – and how long do buildings actually sit empty?In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real vacancy risk in commercial property and why the numbers you see in reports can be seriously misleading if you don't know how to read them properly.You'll learn:How long commercial properties really sit vacant The 3 main types of commercial property, and which one consistently has the lowest vacancy riskWhat actually drives vacancy This is a must-listen if you're considering commercial property – or want to avoid the costly mistakes many investors make by trusting the wrong numbers.Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ken and Anthony react to comments Albert Breer made on the afternoon show about the nature of the Browns' DC position and whether or not it's turning top talent away.

Hour 2 of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Nick & Dan do a comprehensive deep dive on Alberta's real estate market, part of "The Canadian Re Tour" podcast mini-series. We covers Alberta's economic fundamentals, major cities (Calgary and Edmonton), and mid-sized markets, with detailed data on home prices, rents, vacancy rates, and cap rates as of December 2025. Alberta has Canada's highest GDP per capita at ~$96,544, strong wages, and no rent control, making it attractive for cashflow-focused real estate investors. Calgary ($615,986 avg price) is more expensive and corporate-focused with 102 head offices, while Edmonton ($454,981 avg price) remains Canada's most affordable major citywith stable government employment. Vacancy rates have risen significantly in 2025—Calgary approaching 6%and Edmonton at 3.8%—due to a record 20,000 rental unit starts, helping stabilize the market after an extremely tight 2023. Try it NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use our code "realestate" to get 4 extras months from a 2 years plan Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management VANCOUVER MULTIPLEX EVENT TICKETS LISTEN AD FREE Realist.caSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Démar and Adriel discuss Ari Lennox's latest album "Vacancy", her toned down lyrics and what a label switch can do for her moving forward.Follow us: TikTok:Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepod Adriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcomDémar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant===================================Démar's rating: 8.5 / 10Adriel's rating: 8.5 / 10The Love List: Under The Moon, Twin Flame, Dreaming, High Key Ari Lennox - Vacancy / 2026 / R&B

Here's a quick recap of what happened in property management last week. Links and resources to each story are included below... 00:00:04 — FTC Targets Rental Housing FeesThe FTC announced it intends to regulate rental housing fees and will begin soliciting public comment on what it calls “deceptive or unfair fees.” This is early-stage, but it's clearly aimed at long-term rental housing and the apartment industry. I break down what we know so far, why this matters, and why this one is worth watching closely. 00:00:59 — Rentvine User Conference AnnouncedRentvine just opened registration for its 2026 user conference, happening May 13–15 in Tampa, Florida. These conferences have a strong reputation, and if you're a Rentvine customer (or considering the platform), this is probably worth a look.00:01:16 — Property Manager Arrested for $600K TheftA Florida property manager was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $600,000 from a condo association — including forging hundreds of checks and redirecting insurance payouts. Wild story, but it also raises bigger questions about licensing, regulation, and due diligence in our industry. 00:02:24 — Apartment Rents Hit 4-Year LowsApartment rents are reportedly at their lowest level in four years, with median rent down ~1.5% year-over-year. Vacancy has climbed to 7.3%, the highest level since Apartment List began tracking the data. I connect this back to supply, leasing pressure, and what you might be feeling on the single-family side. 00:03:48 — Peter & The Wolf Live ReturnsPeter and the Wolf Live is back for 2026. Wolfgang Krosky and I are kicking things off with a casual, live conversation about the year ahead, what we're excited about, and what's coming next for the show. Register hereThat's it for this week. Let me know what you think in the comments. If this format is useful, I'll keep publishing these short, news-style updates as part of the Tuesday edition of the newsletter.

Seattle's downtown office vacancy just hit a record 39.1%—nearly four out of every ten commercial spaces are empty. But sure, let's keep blaming remote work instead of the real culprits: sky-high taxes, a millionaire tax driving out wealth, America's highest minimum wage killing restaurants, and a mayor who's never successfully run anything now experimenting with socialist grocery stores. Meanwhile, Amazon and Microsoft are fleeing to Bellevue, tech layoffs are accelerating, and "McStabbies" remains a worldwide symbol of Seattle's public safety disaster. The city has one of America's most beautiful settings overlooking Puget Sound, yet businesses are choosing literally anywhere else. When private companies can't make the math work and your solution is more taxes and DEI hires, you're not in a "struggle"—you're in a self-inflicted economic nosedive. Is anyone surprised that 40 years of Democrat control produced the highest vacancy rate in North America? How much more evidence do Seattle voters need that these policies destroy prosperity? Drop your thoughts below, and if you're tired of watching beautiful cities commit economic suicide, subscribe for more reality checks the mainstream media won't give you.

2-2-26 The NFL Head Coaching Vacancy carousel of 2026 is finally over

Calgary Market Shifts & How to Scale Using Equity (Without Running Out of Money) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode dives into two big topics investors are asking about right now: how to properly scale a portfolio using equity without over-leveraging, and what's actually happening in the Calgary real estate and rental markets heading into spring 2026. Wayne breaks down complex concepts in plain language, walks through real examples, and shares why "mastering your market" matters more than ever.

Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/2Tones The Tony's are back to discuss J Cole's Birthday Blizzard '26 mixtape in advance of his double Album "The Fall Off", ASAP Rocky's latest album "Don't Be Dumb" and Ari Lennox's "Vacancy" before debating a Top 10 No Skip Album and a Top 10 R&B/Rap Collab list from KevOnStage and Tony Baker's Bald Brothers Podcast befroe debating if a myriad of classic albums are "No Skip" albums. Then they shift into discussing Ye's New York Times Apology letter, The Pro Football Hall Of Fame snub of Bill Belichick, Shaduer Sander's Pro Bowl inclusion and NBA Dunk Contest's fall off.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Browns' decision to fill their coaching vacancy with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Former LSU national championship-winning head coach Ed Orgeron joined Sports Talk. Coach O remembered his connection with former LSU assistant Joe Brady and current Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. He praised Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti for leading the Hoosiers to a 16-0 campaign and the program's first National Championship. Coach O also shared his thoughts on Lane Kiffin, his coaching future, and his connections to players in the Super Bowl.

The 94 WIP Midday Show are re-updating the news cycle as the Eagles' search for a new offensive coordinator continues. The team is interviewing Broncos QB Coach Davis Webb as well as former Jets Offensive Coordinator Tanner Engstrand. It still appears that Sean Mannion may be the favorite for the position. It is worth noting that Jalen Hurts no longer being one of the younger QBs could be a reason for hesitation from candidates.

The Cardinals had an IN PERSON INTERVIEW for Ron Rivera!

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Ha, was erspähen wir da in den Credits von Ari Lennox' «Vacancy»? Die Namen von Al Hug und Ruck P: die beiden Schweizer Producer steuerten für das dritte Album der Neo Soul-Sängerin aus Washington D.C. den Beat für den Track «Horoscope» bei. Grosse Ehre – und das Highlight des Albums?

Steve and Jeff discussed the report that Philip Rivers is interviewing for the Buffalo Bills' coaching job.

Running Grave, book Seven of the ten novel Cormoran Strike murder mystery series by Joanne Murray (‘J. K. Rowling') writing as ‘Robert Galbraith,' is what the author described as her “cult novel.” The cult in question is the Universal Humanitarian Church led by Jonathan Wace; the Strike-Ellacott Agency is hired by a father to rescue his youngest son who has disappeared into the UHC's Chapman Farm property. Robin Ellacott successfully infiltrates the compound and she and the young man escape.Soon after Robin's near-thing deliverance and return to London, Strike attends a UHC rally in that city with hopes that he will be spotted by Wace and invited to meet back-stage. ‘Papa J' takes the bait and he and Strike square off in the cult leader's dressing room. Strike reveals much of what Robin and he have learned about the UHC's criminal past and present in that verbal confrontation. Strike exits only after delivering a warning; stay away from his partner or “I will burn your church to the f*****g ground” (Part 8, chapter 112, 808; italics in original).In the midst of this tense back-and-forth between private detective and religious guru, Strike thrice mentions a book published in 1930, Who Moved the Stone?, a relatively short work of popular Christian apologetics:‘I see you're one of those who prides themselves on disrespecting rites, mysteries, and religious observance,' said Wace, smiling again. ‘I shall pray for you, Cormoran. I mean that sincerely.'‘I'll tell you one book I've read, that's right up your street,' said Strike. ‘Came across it in a Christian mission where I was spending a night, just outside Nairobi. This was when I was still in the army. I'd drunk too much coffee, and there were only two books in the room, and it was late, and I didn't think I'd be able to make much of a dent in the Bible, so I went for Who Moved the Stone? by Frank Morison. Have you read it?'‘I've heard of it,' said Wace, sitting back in his chair, still smiling. ‘We recognise Jesus Christ as an important emissary of the Blessed Divinity, though, of course, he's not the only one.'‘Oh, he had nothing on you, obviously,' said Strike. ‘Anyway, Morison was a non-believer who set out to prove the resurrection never happened. He did an in-depth investigation into the events surrounding Jesus' death, drawing on as many historical sources as he could find, and as a direct result, was converted to Christianity. You see what I'm driving at?'‘I'm afraid not,' said Wace.‘What questions d'you think Morison would've wanted answered, if he set out to disprove the legend of the Drowned Prophet?' (805)This calling into question of the UHC's historical claim to other-worldly power causes those of Wace's inner-circle minions to chafe and counter with traditional Oriental wisdom about wrestling with pigs. Strike again alludes to Morison's book:‘Is that from the I Ching?' asked Strike, looking from Zhou to Mazu. ‘Funnily enough, I've got a few questions on the subject of degradation, if you'd rather hear those? No?' he said, when nobody answered. ‘Back to what I was saying, then.'‘Let's suppose I fancy writing the new Who Moved the Stone? – working title, “Why Paddle in the North Sea at Five a.m.?” As a sceptical investigator of the miraculous ascension into heaven of Daiyu, I think I'd start with how Cherie knew Jordan Reaney would oversleep that morning. Then I'd be finding out why Daiyu was wearing a dress that made her as visible as possible in the dark, why she drowned off exactly the same stretch of beach as your first wife and – parallels with Who Moved the Stone? here – I'd want to know where the body went. But unlike Morison, I might include a chapter on Birmingham' (805-806).John Granger and Nick Jeffery, as part of their Kanreki celebration of Rowling-Galbraith's 60th birthday last July, discussed Texts-Within-the-Text as a Golden Thread that runs through all of the author's work. Most of those embedded texts, though, are of Rowling's invention, e.g., Dumbledore's Chocolate Frog Card, Tales of Beedle the Bard, Bombyx Mori, The Predictions of Tycho Dodonus, Wace's The Answer, etc. It's fairly rare for Rowling-Galbraith to drop a reference to a real world book even in the relatively non-magical Strike series.In addition to the I Ching, however, Running Grave has Prudence Donleavy recommend two psychology texts to Robin (Lifton's Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of Brain Washing in China and Hassan's Combatting Cult Mind Control: Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults) in addition to Strike's weaponization of Morison's Who Moved the Stone?John and Nick chose to discuss Who Moved the Stone? this week rather than an embedded text that works as a template (cf., Aurora Leigh) or a Rowling favorite-book that shaped her perspective (e.g., I Capture the Castle) or a real-world book tied to the plot of Hallmarked Man (Bridge to Light, Pike's Morals and Dogma) because it seemed to connect the dots of several recent Rowling revelations:* the “God-shaped vacuum” tweet; * the unforced admission that she suffers from VWD, a blood-clotting disorder; * the search for the coming Big Twist in the final books of the Strike series;* the Psalter charm on the Strike9 Christmas gift bracelet-of-clues; * the Church of St Giles in the Fields' existence and its incredible absence from the first eight Strike books despite its overshadowing Denmark Street; and* the absence of Strike-series parallels to the Christian content and meaning of the Potter series, especially with respect to the Struggle to Believe in Deathly Hallows.For reasons the two discuss, all the above are pointers to possible Christian content of Strike books nine and ten, even that this content will be a substantial part of the mind-bending surprise finish to the series, namely, Strike's transformation from a skeptic with respect to all things religious to believer. What bigger clue has Rowling presented in the series for that possibility than Strike's confronting a religious “fraud and hypocrite” (799) with a book by an English skeptic about the evidence for belief in Christ's Resurrection from the dead?Nick and John discuss both Who Moved the Stone? itself, its use in Running Grave in the Strike-Wace confrontation, and its possible meaning as a pointer to revelations and transformations to come:1. Why is a Rowling Reader interested in Frank Morison's Who Moved the Stone? ? 2. Who was ‘Frank Morison‘? What is the story behind the writing of Who Moved the Stone? ? What place does it have, if any, in UK Christian apologetics?3. Do you think there are echoes of ‘Morison's conclusions in the Passion parts of Dorothy Sayers' Man Born to be King series for the BBC (1941)? 4. Chesterton per Wikipedia wrote in his review of Stone that he had been “under the impression it was a detective story” when he picked it up; how much does it read like a murder mystery, something akin to how Strike might sift through the evidence of a case?5. Five instances of deductive insights Ross-Morison offers by reasoning that even most Christian believers would have considered —6. A compare-and-contrast exercise of different perspectives -- John, believer, familiar with passion gospels; Nick, seeker, not so much -- how did their reading experiences differ?7. Why would Rowling-Galbraith have Strike mention this book, one that fosters conversions to Christian faith, in his face-to-face meeting with a religious charlatan? Shouldn't he be belittling faith at that point?8. If there is a single ‘keyword' in Stone, John believes it is “vacancy.” Nick and John discuss (1) the possibility that Rowling may have read this book as a young person and been struck by the God-shaped “vacancy” or “Vacuum” in her own life and (2) whether it could have been an influence on the Casual Vacancy title. They review Rowling comments about “the light of God shining from every soul” in her Vacancy interviews.9 - John expresses his bewilderment that Robin and Cormoran have never discussed their faith backgrounds or lack of one in the course of their relationship, especially in light of their UHC cult experiences and Talbot's True Book with its occult and Christian content. Nick explains the fall out of the English Civil War to John.10. Could Strike's familiarity with and seeming sympathy with the arguments of Stone a place-marker for future conversations about faith, not to mention revelations of why both Strike and Robin are so casual about the vacancy of a spiritual dimension in their lives?The remarkable take-away from this conversation was a discussion of the possibility that Rowling's tweeted ‘Psyche Ascendant' suggests the imminent death of Robin Ellacott in Strike 9 with Strike 10 being fallout of that death in the life of Cormoran Strike. ‘Fall out' meaning Strike will learn the truth about all the questions to which he mistakenly thought he knew the answers — the suicides of his mother and Charlotte Campbell-Ross, the character of Jonny Rokeby, Ryan Murphy's real motivation for pursuing Robin Ellacott, Cormoran's relationships with his half-sister Lucy and “oldest mate” Dave Polworth — as well as ‘Who Killed the Better Half of the Strike Ellacott Detective Agency?'John thinks the revelations coupled with Strike's grief may drive him to his knees in St Giles in the Fields Church, a ‘Digging Dobby's Grave on Easter morning' parallel. Make your case in the comment boxes below if you think that he has lost his mind somewhere on the drive east from Oklahoma to the Carolinas.The Granger family is now well settled in their South Carolina bungalow and Hogwarts Professor will be posting with regularity. Nick and John thank you for your patience and for your support!Links to Sources and Subjects Mentioned in Conversation:‘A Ring Reading of Running Grave, Part Eight' (John Granger)Who Moved the Stone? by Frank Morison (Amazon)‘Albert Henry Ross' aka ‘Frank Morison' (Wikipedia)‘Frank Morison and Who Moved the Stone? Advertiser, Novelist, Apologist, Spy' (Philip Johnson, Lecturer, Morling College, New South Wales, 2018)* Most of the information that Nick and John shared about Ross/Morison and his book Who Moved the Stone? came from this carefully researched paper.‘Philip Johnson' UC Berkeley Law Professor, author Darwin on Trial (Wikipedia)Darwin Retried: An Appeal to Reason (Norman MacBeth)Dorothy Sayers' Man Born to be King series for the BBC (1941)?G. K. Chesterton review of Who Moved the Stone? in The Illustrated London News (5 April 1930)‘Reading Troubled Blood as a Medieval Moral Play and Allegory:' Roy Phipps the “bloody bleeder” as King Philip of Spain (John Granger)‘Justin Martyr and the Fourth Gospel' (Fr John Romanides, 1958, on the relationship of the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel According to St John)An examination of the Biblical sources reveals the fact that underlying the New Testament is the catechetical principle that one is able to discern the will and acts of God only according to the measure and degree in which he has been liberated from demonic influences and by spiritual exercise learns to distinguish between divine and satanic energies. This liberation is accomplished in Christ by the power of the Spirit but its effect on man is not automatic. Where it does begin its process is generally gradual as is evident in the tardy way in which the Apostles came to a full understanding of the way the kingdom of God had come upon them. Failure to understand and partake of the mysteries of the kingdom is attributed to continuance in the ways of Satan (e.g., Mtth. 13, 1-23; Mk. 4, 1-20; Lk. 8, 4-15; II Cor. 4, 3-4).Before a person was admitted to baptism, he had to be instructed in the old Testament revelations of the divine activities as well as in the ways of satan. Otherwise, he would continue being blinded by the devil and would be in danger of confounding divine and satanic activities as happened in the case of the Jews who went so far as to say that Jesus cast out demons by the power of Belzebub (Mtth. 12, 22-37; Mk. 3, 22-30; Lk. 11, 14-23). This is the blasphemy against the Spirit which cannot be forgiven. Those who are not able to recognize the energies of God are those who by hearing hear but do not understand and seeing see but do not discern (Is. 6, 9; Mtth. 13, 14; Mk. 4,12; Lk. 8, 10; John 12, 40; Acts 28, 26 ff.). The fourth gospel is a continuous play on the divinity of Christ as witnessed to by the divine activities which He shares in common with the Father and the Spirit and which are eventually understood by those who are defeating the devil but continuously misunderstood by those blinded by the prince of darkness. The fourth gospel is understood only by those who have been previously exercised in the discernment of the saving and sanctifying acts of God in both the Old Testament and Synoptic tradition, apart from whose soteriological presuppositions it is totally meaningless.Contemporary Case for Religious Belief in General:Believe: Why Everyone Should Be ReligiousAdvice to the Serious SeekerWhy Religion Matters: The Fate of the Human Spirit in an Age of DisbeliefThe Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New AtheismAtheist Delusions: The Christian Revolution and Its Fashionable EnemiesSeven Christian Apologetics ClassicsThe Case for Christ (Movie version!)Evidence that Demands a Verdict: Life Changing Truth for a Skeptical WorldMere Christianity (C. S. Lewis)Handbook of Christian ApologeticsExposing Myths about ChristianityDid the Resurrection Happen?Elements of Faith: An Introduction to Orthodox TheologyHogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

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Episode 133 of the Jungle Squad Cast brings fresh energy into the den as we welcome Samar Foe, a rising artist out of Connecticut whose name is starting to circulate for all the right reasons. We kick things off by getting into his journey — the grind, the setbacks, the motivation, and what it really takes to stand out in a state where talent often goes overlooked. Samar opens up about his path as an artist, the sacrifices behind the scenes, and what separates chasing a moment from building something that lasts. Once the story is set, the Jungle moves into the music. Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos brings gritty nostalgia back to the forefront, sparking conversation about street rap, evolution, and whether today's artists can balance realism with growth. Yung Bleu's Therapy shifts the mood toward vulnerability, prompting discussion about emotional transparency in hip hop and how pain gets packaged for mass consumption. Ari Lennox's “Vacancy,” with her album on the way, opens a conversation about R&B honesty, intimacy, and why authenticity still cuts deeper than perfection. From there, the room turns its attention to what's shaking the culture. J. Cole announcing The Fall Off dropping on February 6th sends the conversation into expectations, legacy, and whether fans are ready to let artists close chapters they've been holding onto for years. Questions swirl around Kai Cenat and whether he's stepping away from streaming, opening a broader discussion about burnout, pressure, and the cost of constant visibility. Fetty Wap being free sparks reflection on second chances, missed time, and how the industry moves on whether you're ready or not. And Druski's Pastor Tim Ross skit leads to a deeper conversation about satire, religion, and where comedy crosses into commentary. As always, the episode closes where things get personal. The squad debates whether people really racked up more bodies before Covid or after, and what isolation, apps, and shifting values did to dating culture. Then comes the age-old question — is love a feeling that hits you, or a choice you make daily even when it's uncomfortable? And to wrap it all up, we ask the most dangerous question of all: if you could know exactly how a relationship would end, would you still choose to begin it? Episode 133 is reflective, hungry, and honest — a mix of ambition, culture, and uncomfortable truths that defines the Jungle at its best. A rising artist, real conversation, and no filters in sight. Welcome back to the Jungle. — Subscribe: YouTube.com/@JSCNetwork_ Follow: @thejunglesquadcast Ape Loso – @apeishere_ Rad – @radical_jl Rahh – @_rahhbanks Guest: Samar Foe

What Does It Take to Go the Distance in Retail Real Estate Today?Retail real estate in early 2026 is defined by imbalance. In many suburban, open-air markets, demand is overwhelming supply. Five tenants are chasing one quality space. Vacancy is razor-thin. New construction still does not pencil. The result is leverage—and it is shifting.Chris Ressa and Andrew Mahr of Bialo Real Estate dig into how that leverage is actually showing up in deals. Face rents are not always jumping overnight, but economics are tightening through lower tenant improvement packages, higher tenant capital contributions, and tougher negotiations around delivery costs. Retail is repricing—just not always in the most obvious way.The conversation also highlights the growing divide between markets. Urban cores tied to office traffic remain uneven, while suburban lifestyle centers are absorbing demand from retailers with capital, patience, and long-term conviction. Strong operators are choosing to invest more upfront to control fixed occupancy costs over time, especially in junior anchor and specialty formats.A North Miami case study brings the thesis to life. An off-market Wild Fork deal shows how the best sites are no longer “available”—they are unlocked through persistence, relationships, and a willingness to target occupied real estate. The takeaway is simple: in today's market, waiting for vacancy is passive. Going direct is how deals get done.What You'll HearHow rising rents are showing up through deal structure, not always through face rateWhy tenant improvement packages are shrinking and tenant capital is coming back into the equationWhat it really means when deals “don't pencil” in a high-cost, high-rate environmentHow strong retailers are deciding when it makes sense to invest more upfront to control long-term occupancy costsWhy off-market strategies matter more in a low-vacancy worldA real North Miami case study showing how targeting occupied real estate can unlock best-in-market locationsHow landlord-tenant alignment can accelerate expansion and turn single deals into long-term partnershipsChapters00:00 – Welcome and introductionsChris Ressa welcomes Andrew Mahr and sets the stage for a wide-ranging conversation on retail, relationships, and the market.01:00 – Running, resilience, and perspectiveAndrew shares his Boston Marathon journey and why endurance, advocacy, and long-term commitment shape how he approaches business.03:00 – What Bilo Real Estate actually doesA look at Bilo's role as a national, outsourced real estate department and why deep market familiarity matters.05:15 – Retail in 2026: a tale of two marketsUrban cores tied to office demand lag while suburban, open-air retail faces intense competition and limited supply.07:45 – Why new retail still doesn't pencilInterest rates, construction costs, and underwriting realities continue to stall speculative retail development.09:30 – Leasing momentum and shifting deal economicsRents are rising—but often through reduced TIs and higher tenant capital, not just headline numbers.12:00 – Who's winning: strong retailers with capitalWhy the healthiest tenants are choosing to invest more upfront to control long-term occupancy costs.13:30 – Hospitality and wellness as growth categoriesRestaurants, social...

Carl and Mike make their case for why they believe the Falcons head coach position "is a good job" and with the right coach put in place, they can be a 10 win team.

Carl and Mike continue with their conversation on the Falcons head coach vacancy and share thoughts on a few of the candidates the team has interviewed and agree the Falcons are doing the right thing by "talking to everyone" as they have now interviewed eight candidates for the position.

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into NFL talk as they discuss the history of the Giants possibly being a factor in John Harbaugh's decision to accept their offer to become their head coach versus filling the Falcons vacancy. They then share thoughts on now former Falcons QB coach being hired by the Commanders as their new QB coach and share their thoughts on why they believe the Falcons seems to be hoping to keep their defensive coaching staff in tact while allowing offensive coaches look for other opportunities, which leads them to believe they are happy with the defense. :20 – Carl and Mike make their case for why they believe the Falcons head coach position "is a good job" and with the right coach put in place, they can be a 10 win team. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA mind as they react to comments from listeners in regards to the guys thoughts on John Harbaugh no longer being available for the Falcons HC vacancy, a high school kid in Arizona scoring 100 points in a game and James Hardin stating he believes the Clipper can "come all the way back". 4 O'clock Hour

Wolf and Luke discuss what makes the Arizona Cardinals appealing for head coaches and how much Dillon Brooks' technical fouls are hurting the team.

This episode features comic Bryan Miller, radio legend Mike Gelfand, The Loop's Kevin Cusick, and psychic Ruth Lordan. 

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to RG3's comments about the Browns head coaching vacancy. Then, they react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Carl and Mike are joined by Steve Wyche as they discuss the latest NFL headlines and why John Harbaugh is the right fit for the Falcons

WEST COAST WEATHER AND PORTLAND'S DECLINE Colleague Jeff Bliss, Pacific Watch. Jeff Bliss reports that Nordstrom Rack is leaving downtown Portland, citing high vacancy rates, crime, and homelessness. He also details a massive atmospheric river bringing heavy rain to the West Coast and dangerous Tule fog in California, while analyzing Gavin Newsom's presidential prospects amidst state economic struggles. NUMBER 1