Martin Muoto, founder of SoLa Impact and Model/Z, joins Taylor Avakian on No Vacancy for a wide-ranging conversation on affordable and workforce housing in California. They cover the realities of building in Los Angeles, the shift from acquisition-rehab to ground-up development, and how modular construction is being used to change cost and timeline math in one of the toughest markets in the country. The discussion also explores investing in historically underserved neighborhoods, working with Section 8, the role of Opportunity Zones, and how technology (including AI) is being applied to design, permitting, and operations. Martin shares his personal path from West Africa and Wharton into real estate, the lessons from scaling a vertically integrated platform, and why he believes driving down the true cost of housing is central to solving California’s supply crisis.Sponsor - Loan TitanUpscale your experience withhttps://loantitan.com/Sponsor - AI for CRE CollectiveAI for CRE Community: https://www.skool.com/ai-for-cre-collective/about?ref=3b3ff2c0ccce44ba8039fafd54bf291a*Chapters:*00:00 - Introduction & Martin Muoto’s background 01:55 - SoLa Impact origins and the pivot to ground-up development 09:34 - From private equity to personal investing in South LA 14:49 - The decision to go all-in on real estate 17:21 - Raising capital and operating with integrity 20:25 - Investment thesis in underserved LA communities 22:15 - Section 8 realities and tenant support infrastructure 25:00 - What’s working and broken with current housing programs 28:36 - Upward mobility, vocational programs, and community impact 32:23 - Launching Model/Z and the modular housing approach 37:51 - Factory model, standardization, and cost reductions achieved 42:18 - Using AI and software to cut soft costs and timelines 43:22 - Vertical applications of AI in real estate development 47:19 - Where the industry could be in 10 years 49:29 - Biggest threats facing multifamily in Los Angeles 50:37 - Handling criticism and staying focused on solutions 52:12 - Personal resilience and what keeps him up at night 53:41 - Advice for young people entering the space today 55:36 - Proprietary data, AI, and competitive advantage 01:02:28 - Future vision for SoLa Impact and Model/Z 01:04:39 - Challenges in LA and reasons for optimism 01:07:58 - Where capital should be deployed right now 01:10:07 - Closing thoughts🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: taylor@thegroupcre.comX: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/#commercialrealestate #cre #losangeles

*Niv V. Davidovich, LA's go-to eviction attorney with 10,000+ cases, reveals why being a landlord in Los Angeles has become one of the toughest real estate plays in America.*From 6-month eviction timelines and emotional distress lawsuits to aggressive tenant screening and the realities of funded legal aid, this is the raw, unfiltered truth about the current rental market and what property owners are actually facing in 2026.In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with Niv V. Davidovich of Davidovich Stone Law Group. They break down the most common eviction drivers, how habitability claims and jury dynamics have shifted the landscape, why the process moves so slowly compared to neighboring counties, and practical steps owners can take to protect their assets without breaking the rules.Whether you own apartments in LA, invest in multifamily, manage properties, or want to understand California landlord-tenant law from the front lines, this conversation delivers the clarity most people only get after expensive mistakes.

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AI for CRE Community: https://www.skool.com/ai-for-cre-collective/about?ref=3b3ff2c0ccce44ba8039fafd54bf291a*Chapters:*00:00 - Shocking Jury Verdicts and Emotional Distress Damages 02:19 - Niv Davidovich's Career: Thousands of LA Evictions 03:37 - The Real Reasons Tenants Stop Paying Rent 06:02 - ULA Funding, Legal Aid Groups, and Tenant Advocacy 08:52 - Habitability Attorneys and Class Action Tactics 11:12 - Why Small Economic Damages Turn Into Massive Verdicts 13:07 - Trial vs. Settlement Rates in Current LA Evictions 14:07 - Inside One of the Longest and Most Complex Eviction Trials 17:20 - Pro Se Litigants, AI Tools, and Extreme Post-Judgment Demands 19:19 - Current Eviction Timeline in Los Angeles County 21:04 - Sheriff Shortages and Lockout Delays Explained 24:48 - How Evictions Compare in Orange County and Other Areas 26:29 - Tenant Screening: Saying No to Problem Tenants Early 29:30 - Tort Reform, Shifting Attorney Focus, and Insurance Realities 32:08 - Rent Control, Old Buildings, and Barriers to New Housing 35:27 - The "This Is My Home" Mindset vs. Legal Rental Reality 38:14 - Policy Challenges and Misaligned Incentives in Housing 40:42 - Common Myths LA Landlords Believe About the Process 43:14 - When Laws Change Mid-Case: Impacts on Owners 50:25 - Practical Protections and Strategies for Property Owners 58:57 - One Key Piece of Advice for LA Apartment Owners in 2026+Niv V. Davidovich, Davidovich Stone Law Group, No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian.Niv Davidovich, Davidovich Stone Law Group, LA eviction attorney, Los Angeles landlord attorney, eviction process Los Angeles, LA rental market 2026, California tenant landlord law, habitability claims, emotional distress damages, vexatious litigants, tort reform real estate, multifamily investing Los Angeles, tenant screening best practices, No Vacancy podcast, Taylor Avakian, California eviction timeline, rent control LA, sheriff lockouts, LA apartment owners, real estate law Southern CaliforniaSubscribe 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.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: taylor@thegroupcre.comX: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/#LosAngelesRealEstate #MultifamilyBroker #LandlordTips #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyManagement #TenantScreening #RentalMarket #LosAngelesApartments #RealEstateStrategy #TaylorAvakian #ApartmentOwner

*Grant Cardone sits down with Taylor Avakian on No Vacancy for a raw conversation on building massive multifamily wealth, raising capital on his own terms, and why he's betting big on Bitcoin alongside real estate.*In this full episode, Grant breaks down his journey from car salesman to running one of the largest private multifamily portfolios in the U.S., the lessons that shaped his approach to deals and capital, how he thinks about scale versus location, and his forward-looking views on markets, technology, and the next phase of his business.*Chapters:*00:00:00 — Grant Cardone's Opening Rant on Real Estate Capital Raising 00:01:20 — How Grant Learned Real Estate Growing Up 00:02:31 — His Father's Influence and Early Exposure to Property 00:04:28 — First Deals at 28 and the 3-Year Study Period 00:05:39 — Houston Market Collapse and Move to California 00:07:13 — Buying Nearly 200 Units in 90 Days in San Diego 00:08:38 — Raising Early Capital and the Mom Loan Story 00:09:54 — Building a High-Income Sales Consulting Business 00:12:56 — Car Sales Lessons: Becoming Top 1% and Finding the Glitch 00:16:17 — Developing Ambition and the Drive to Be Recognized 00:18:03 — Hitting the First Million and What It Felt Like 00:19:41 — Why Owners Beat Brokers: The Rudy and Dale Partnership 00:23:44 — How Grant Evaluates Deals: Always Know Your Exit 00:24:53 — Value-Add Realities and Selling to Sophisticated Buyers 00:27:42 — What He Would Do Differently If Starting Over 00:28:21 — Evolution of Deal Structures and Dropping the Pref 00:30:04 — Raising $2 Billion from 20,000 Investors on His Terms 00:31:40 — Long-Term Holds and Why Many Recent LA Deals Struggled 00:34:xx — Market Predictions: LA, Orange County, Dallas, Miami, and More 00:38:37 — Asset-First Approach, Building Audience, and Exiting to Whales 00:44:xx — Advice for Ambitious Young People: Grind in Your 20s 00:48:xx — Sales Mastery: Studying Buffett, Elon, and Trump 00:55:xx — Focus on the Best Assets First, Not Investor Terms 01:00:xx — The Sacrifices Required for One Life-Changing Deal 01:06:xx — Tax Strategy: Live Lean and Invest Aggressively in Multifamily 01:07:33 — Favorite Markets and the Monopoly-Style Concentration Play 01:09:57 — LP/GP Structures and Using Assets to Attract Capital 01:13:xx — AI's Early Impact on Real Estate and Future Opportunities 01:27:xx — Property Management as a Major Competitive Moat 01:29:xx — Grant's Vision for the Next 5–10 Years 01:35:22 — Closing Thoughts and Bold Future PlansSubscribe 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.🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: taylor@thegroupcre.comX: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/
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