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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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.

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In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with James Corr, founder of Corr Group, who shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of building luxury homes in one of the most volatile real estate markets in recent history. From his roots in Irish construction to flipping multi-million-dollar estates in Los Angeles, James breaks down how he's navigating cost pressure, design expectations, and ultra-wealthy buyer psychology.

Learn how top luxury builders are:

• Managing spec development risk with rising rates
• Transitioning from contractor to full-time developer
• Designing homes that speak to emotion and lifestyle
• Collaborating with agents and architects to shape value
• Building long-term vision while surviving short-term storms

This episode is a real look at what it takes to build, survive, and scale in LA’s luxury market.

How do you go from leasing broker to co-founding a firm with over $2B in real estate?

In this episode of "No Vacancy", Taylor Avakian sits down with John Drachman, co-founder of Waterford Property Company, to break down how he’s leveraging tax-exempt bond financing, institutional partnerships, and entrepreneurial grit to tackle California’s housing crisis.

Learn how John:

- Went from broker to principal, building a top-tier firm

- Acquired market-rate assets using creative public-private financing

- Navigates California’s tough regulatory and affordability landscape

- Uses relationships, cold calling, and capital strategy to scale

- Teaches real estate entrepreneurship at USC’s RED program

Whether you’re trying to break into the industry or scale a platform, this episode is loaded with real-world insight on ownership, development, and public-private dealmaking.

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What does it take to close $460M+ loans and run a high-performing debt advisory firm?In this episode, Zack Streit, founder of Priority Capital, joins Taylor Avakian to break down how he’s built his career—transitioning from the principal side to becoming a full-time debt broker.

Learn how Zack:

- Went from law school to capital advisory

- Closed a $50M hotel conversion deal early in his career

- Built Priority Capital during a volatile market

- Navigates today’s interest rates, distressed assets, and lender relationships

- Structures his business around high-touch client service and long-term vision

This is a must-listen for anyone serious about real estate capital markets, brokerage, or building a firm from scratch.

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How do the biggest institutional developers navigate real estate cycles and execute billion-dollar projects?

Chris Tourtellotte, Managing Director at LaTerra Development, breaks down his approach to mixed-use development, market timing, and working with institutional capital.

Learn how Chris:

• Raised and deployed over $3B in real estate projects
• Structures large-scale mixed-use & multifamily developments
• Adapts to interest rate shifts and economic cycles
• Balances risk management and aggressive deal-making
• Sees the future of institutional real estate investment

This episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of large-scale development in today’s market.

[00:00–00:08] Introduction

[00:09–02:09] Snowglobe Music Festival Story

[02:09–02:59] Challenges and Successes in Music Festival Business

[06:19–07:10] Exit Strategy and MTV Acquisition

[09:07–10:02] Real Estate Transition: From Music to Development

[11:04–13:39] Overcoming Challenges in Real Estate Development

[16:18–18:06] Expansion into New Markets

[28:27–33:12] Build-to-Rent Projects and Opportunity Zones

[36:36–44:13] Strategies for Growth and Investment

[47:09–57:18] Social Media and Raising Capital

[58:54–01:00:26:08] Advice for Aspiring Developers

[01:03:08:23 - 01:03:48:02] Conclusion and Future Outlook

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How do you go from selling mattresses to building a massive real estate portfolio and Billion Dollar Gold Empire? In this episode, Sandi Mann shares his unexpected path—starting in sales at 15, learning the hustle in commercial brokerage, and eventually building a diversified real estate and business empire.

Learn how he:

- Went from broker to investor, scaling a multimillion-dollar portfolio

- Built a real estate strategy that balances cash flow & long-term appreciation

- Survived market crashes & financial crises by adapting and evolving

- Used cold calling & persistence to become a top-producing broker

- Navigates interest rates, market cycles & investment opportunities today

This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons, negotiation strategies, and insights on building long-term wealth through real estate.

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