Can you go from hauling student storage boxes to wiring $52 million in under a decade?

In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with entrepreneur and real estate operator Nick Huber to unpack the mindset and mechanics of his rise. From building self-storage facilities to launching 11 businesses, Nick shares how he leverages systems, social media, and international teams to grow fast — and stay lean.

Learn how top operators are:

- Using stress and momentum as compounding advantages

- Building leverage to escape the “one decision ruins everything” trap

- Spotting Alpha in crowded real estate niches

- Scaling companies with global teams and refined tech stacks

- Turning content into cash and followers into deals

If you’re trying to scale without burning out — this episode is your blueprint.

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How do you assemble hundreds of units in one of the most restrictive markets in the country? In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with developers Alan Nissel, Richie Shamooilian, and Avi Stieglitz, who collectively control over 600 units in the pipeline in Beverly Hills.

These three operators break down how they’re:

- Navigating entitlement delays and development hurdles

- Working with city constraints to unlock density

- Avoiding land loans and raising patient capital

- Pivoting across asset types and use cases

- Investing in properties others overlook

Get a rare, inside look at how three friends turned LP relationships into a serious development platform — all while staying low-profile and ultra-strategic in California’s most competitive submarket.

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Guest Companies:

http://amprconsulting.com

http://finchhammer.com

http://kingsarch.com

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What does it take to scale in one of the hardest development markets in the country? In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with Adrian Berger, Managing Director of Acquisitions at Cypress Equity Investments, who shares how he built his career across four continents and now helps lead ground-up development across Los Angeles.

Learn how Adrian and his team are:

- Making Santa Monica deals pencil in 2024

- Raising capital with creative Co-GP structures

- Turning failed listings into 17 closed land deals

- Navigating entitlement, risk, and off-market plays

- Building real estate careers through relationships, not résumés

This episode is a masterclass in sourcing, selling, and structuring. Whether you’re an aspiring developer or just want to understand how serious operators think — don’t miss it.

Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.

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Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

Email: [taylor@thegroupcre.com](mailto:taylor@thegroupcre.com)

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