Episode 19: Purpose, Property & People – The Faith-Based Multifamily Model

Guest: Jeremy Edmiston, EVP, Community Growth Foundation

In this episode:

• Jeremy’s journey from ministry to multifamily
• How Community Growth Foundation approaches investment with an impact-first lens
• “People amenities” vs. physical amenities
• Using KPIs to track emotional, spiritual, and financial impact
• The challenge (and opportunity) of transforming the on-site team into community stewards
• Building long-term resident retention through human connection
• Why business as mission may be multifamily’s most powerful frontier

📎 Resources:

• https://apartmentjedi.com
  
  
• Community Growth Foundation
  
  
• Jeremy Edmiston on LinkedIn
  
  

**Episode 18: Bishop Ridge – Opportunity Zone Done Right**
 **Guest:** Jeremy Thomason, SVP Investor Relations & Asset Management, Savoy Capital
 
 In this episode, we discuss:
 - What makes Opportunity Zones (OZs) so powerful—and misunderstood
 - Why Savoy took a long-term bet on Bishop Ridge
 - The strategy of layering OZ, PFC, and centralized operations
 - Managing 22 properties as a neighborhood, not just assets
 - Why Dallas loves this model—and how it supports economic development
 - Savoy’s plans to replicate the model across Texas
 
 📎 Resources:
 - https://apartmentjedi.com
 - https://savoytx.com
 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrett-lindbergh/
 - https://twitter.com/wizardofozreal
 
 

Episode 17: How AI Will Reshape Multifamily – From Leasing to Labor to Construction
Guest: Chris Moreno, Founder, Infinite Niches

In this episode:

• AI as a training tool, not just a chatbot
• Real-world use cases: fraud detection, leasing empathy, maintenance support
• How Chris thinks about tech-vendor lock-in and long-term risk
• Swarms of robots, modular construction, and faster lease-ups
• Lessons from Palmer Luckey: why the future is already written, and we just need to build it
• Housing as the central platform connecting people, capital, and community

📎 Resources Mentioned:

• https://apartmentjedi.com
  
  
• Chris Moreno on LinkedIn

Episode 16: Advocacy Starts Local – Why 2026 Is the Year to Get Involved
Guest: Jeremy Thomason, SVP & Future AAGD President

In this episode:

• What advocacy really means (hint: it’s not just DC trips and lobbyists)
• Why local decisions often matter more than federal ones
• Real examples of advocacy wins at the city level
• Advice for anyone—regardless of title—on how to get involved
• How one Sunday call from a congressman changed Jeremy’s view forever

📎 Resources Mentioned:

• https://www.aagdallas.com
  
  
• https://www.naahq.org/about-naa/affiliates
  
  
• Learn more at: https://apartmentjedi.com
  
  

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Episode 15: 5 Bold Predictions for Multifamily in 2026

Host: Andrew Bowen, Apartment Jedi

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why at least one publicly traded REIT may be taken private
• What it means to operationalize resident experience in 2026
• The rise of retention—and the fall of lease-up-driven revenue
• The rent vs. revenue paradox that could break acquisition models
• Why uncertainty in rates, data, and rent trends may stall the market

Andrew also shares a few bonus "sub-predictions" and invites feedback on which predictions will hit—or totally miss.

📎 Resources:

• https://apartmentjedi.com
  
  
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdbowen/
  
  

Episode 14: The Death of Deposits? Rethinking Risk and Resident Experience
Guest: Michael Bowman, CEO of Deposit Cloud

What started as a cash cushion to protect landlords has become a compliance risk, a resident pain point, and a branding liability. So why is multifamily still relying on deposits?

🔥 In this episode:

• Why Michael Bowman founded Deposit Cloud
• The financial reality of $300 deposits and $600 move-out charges
• Legislative chaos—from Texas to Florida to Cook County, IL
• Class action lawsuits tied to security deposits
• The opportunity to turn move-out into a loyalty moment
• Why automation without oversight creates new blind spots
• Reimagining deposits not as a protection tool, but a CX moment

📎 Resources:

• https://depositcloud.com
  
  
• Michael Bowman on LinkedIn

Learn more at ApartmentJedi.com

Episode 13: From Brand Promise to Daily Practice – Fixing the CX Gap in Multifamily
Guest: Reece Register, Founder of CXOWorx

In this episode, we explore:

• The broken link between brand and on-site execution
• Why rebrands fall flat without operational reinforcement
• The danger of designing CX without emotional intelligence
• Centralization’s unintended impact on team growth and leadership
• What multifamily must steal from restaurants to compete in 2025

🔥 Quote of the episode:
“You’ve done something so well, they talk about you while eating spaghetti.”

📎 Resources:

• https://cxoworx.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/reeceregister
• Learn more at https://apartmentjedi.com

Guest: Kevin Donnelly, Executive Director & Chief Advocacy Officer, Real Estate Technology & Transformation Center (RETTC)

In this episode:

• 🎉 Celebrating RETTC's first birthday live from OpTech
• 🏛️ Why advocacy is multifamily’s new superpower
• 🤝 How RETTC is building a bridge between operators and tech
• 🧠 The AI framework that sets the bar for responsible use in multifamily
• 💡 Why MITS data transparency could change resident leasing forever
• 🔄 What Kevin would tweak if he could rewind the clock

📎 Links & References:

• RETC Website: https://rettc.org
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-donnelly-39420726/
• Learn more at https://apartmentjedi.com

Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt conversation, Andrew Bowen talks with Brandon Hammond about the lessons learned from a season of uncertainty — from the vulnerability of being #OpenToWork to rediscovering purpose, community, and self-belief.

Brandon shares how he turned a public job search into a platform for helping others and why authenticity has become his greatest leadership tool. The discussion goes far beyond career advice — it’s about character, connection, and choosing faith over fear.

What We Cover:

• Brandon’s story behind the #OpenToWork post that inspired an industry
• How to lead through empathy and authenticity
• The role of faith and perspective in navigating setbacks
• Why community and generosity matter more than ever in multifamily

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn: [Insert Link]
• Visit ApartmentJedi.com
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Episode Summary:
In this conversation, Andrew Bowen and Adrian Danila discuss the intersection of technology, leadership, and authenticity in multifamily operations. From AI-driven efficiencies to the human side of centralization, Adrian brings perspective grounded in two decades of maintenance leadership and mentorship.

They also explore how content creation is empowering maintenance professionals to find their voice, build credibility, and lead from any level.

What We Cover:

• How AI is changing maintenance and operations
• The pros and cons of centralization in property management
• The role of leadership humility in tech adoption
• Content creation as the new professional development tool
• Adrian’s message for anyone building a career in multifamily today

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandanila/
  
  
• Hear Adrian on The Empowered Leader Podcast with Gary Gregory: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Z3NjX4L9lK7zqR0M83kA1
  
  
• Visit ApartmentJedi.com
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