In today's episode, join Charles Dobens as he dissects the mysteries surrounding construction productivity. Charles talks about a Freakonomics podcast episode titled "Why is it so hard and expensive to build anything in America?" Charles discusses how construction productivity in the U.S. has flatlined since the 1960s, leading to increased costs. The factors contributing to this include regulations, lack of incentives, internal and external factors, and the absence of mass production in the construction industry. He mentions a study that highlights the impact of land use regulations and the need for changes in mindset to address the issue.  Focusing on the effects of regulations, industry practices, and the absence of incentives, Dobens navigates through the complexities that contribute to stagnant construction output. Visit MultifamilyOS.com for more information, tools, and multifamily investing resources!

#253: Unlocking the Puzzle of Stagnant Construction Productivity

Multifamily Investing the RIGHT Way with Charles Dobens Podcast is for those who want to achieve financial freedom and build generational wealth. Hosted by Charles Dobens, The Multifamily Attorney and the founder of The Multifamily Investing Academy, you’ll learn everything you need to know to have your own successful real estate business. Charles brings his knowledge from personally owning over 800 multifamily units representing over $20 million in assets and in assisting in over $1B in acquisitions on behalf of his clients. Charles and his guests will walk you through everything from buying your first multifamily property to owning and operating over 1,000 units and everything in between. This podcast won’t teach you how to get rich quick, but rather how to build your wealth that will last a lifetime. Weekly episodes will range from industry experts all the way to Charles’ current clients who are just starting out. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never purchased a property or if you own thousands of units, there is something to learn in every episode. If you’re a fan of Robert Kiyosaki, Gary Keller or if you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, and of course, real estate investor, then this is the show for you!

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#253: Unlocking the Puzzle of Stagnant Construction Productivity

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