Raleigh’s newly approved exempt platting changes could open new doors for smaller-scale infill development. By streamlining how qualifying properties are divided, TC-4-26 may make development faster, more financially feasible, and less risky, creating new opportunities to add housing within existing Raleigh neighborhoods. In this episode, we look at what’s changing in Raleigh and how Durham’s development rules have already helped make BETTER’s approach to infill development possible. 

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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.

Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.

Our signature Pocket Neighborhoods are thoughtfully planned communities that deliver precision, scale, and value. They’re targeted developments engineered for long-term stability and strong investor returns that are backed by experience, not speculation.

Real estate investing, reimagined: grounded, intentional, and high-performing.

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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform

👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:

👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty 

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:

👉 / https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC 

👉 / https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at 703 East Lavender, an infill development in Durham’s Colonial Village neighborhood where a strong basis, careful due diligence, and a proven strategy helped reduce risk from the start.

We break down how BETTER secured the property, navigated complicated utility questions, and used neighborhood experience, comparable sales, and a proven home design to create more certainty around the project.

Whether you're an active developer or passive investor, this episode offers an inside look at how BETTER evaluates opportunities, reduces uncertainty, and manages risk before construction begins.

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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform

👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy:

👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:

👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at 1614 Alcott, a build-to-rent infill development near Durham’s Duke Park neighborhood that demonstrates how conviction is built through location, proven data, and a clear path to execution.

What began as a property with one existing home became an opportunity to subdivide the site, resell the renovated house, and create two new buildable lots for a pair of small-lot duplexes. We discuss how trusted relationships helped BETTER secure the deal, why double frontage simplified the site plan, and how comparable projects, strategic financing, and a two-phase development approach helped reduce risk while creating the potential for long-term value.

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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform

👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:

👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty 

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:

👉 / https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC 

👉 / https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at Markham Moderns, an infill development in Durham's Duke Park neighborhood that demonstrates how thoughtful development begins long before construction starts.

What began as a referral from a trusted lending partner quickly became an opportunity to transform an underutilized church property into three thoughtfully designed homes. We discuss how relationships create opportunities, why premium neighborhoods can reduce investment risk, and how BETTER evaluates zoning, site constraints, comparable sales, and design decisions before ever making an offer.

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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform

👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:

👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty 

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:

👉 / https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC 

👉 / https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc

What started as a profitable rental opportunity ultimately became the foundation for four additional build-to-rent homes, demonstrating how thoughtful planning and creative problem-solving can unlock hidden value.

In this episode, we explore 105 Cherry Grove, the decisions that shaped the project, from recognizing opportunity in an unfinished home to leveraging Durham's SCAD program, determining the highest and best use of the property, and strategically deciding when to sell versus hold. We also discuss why understanding the end buyer or renter is just as important as understanding the property itself, and how every development decision should support a long-term investment strategy.

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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.

Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.
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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform

👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy:

👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:

👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 

In Episode 2 of the BETTER Podcast Summer Case Study Series, we take a look at Howard Street, BETTER's first build-to-rent development in Durham. This project is a thoughtfully designed residential community, demonstrating how flexibility, market knowledge, and creative problem-solving can unlock hidden value.

In this episode, we walk through the decisions that shaped the project, we break down the project's financial performance, and explain why Howard Street represents the kind of simple, durable investment opportunities BETTER continues to pursue.

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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.

Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.

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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform

👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:

👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn:

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty 

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:

👉 / https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC 

👉 / https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc 

In the first episode of our Summer Case Study Series, we're taking a look back at one of the projects that helped shape BETTER's approach to real estate development: The Chamberlin.

What began as a modest property in Durham became an opportunity to execute a unique strategy that combined a home renovation with a build-to-sell flag lot subdivision. In this episode, we break down how we identified the opportunity, why we believed the location and property characteristics created value, and the key decisions that guided our investment strategy.

We'll also discuss the risks we encountered, the lessons we learned, and how this project influenced the way we think about development opportunities today.

If you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes before a real estate investment comes to life, this episode offers an inside look at the analysis, assumptions, and decision-making process that goes into every BETTER project.

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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.

Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.

Our signature Pocket Neighborhoods are thoughtfully planned communities that deliver precision, scale, and value. They’re targeted developments engineered for long-term stability and strong investor returns that are backed by experience, not speculation.

Real estate investing, reimagined: grounded, intentional, and high-performing.

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Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/c...

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:
👉 / better-properties-construction-realty

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:
👉 / betterp.llc
👉 / betterrealtyllc

Traditional real estate strategies are getting harder.

Margins on fix-and-flips are tightening, auctions are competitive, and wholesaling requires constant deal flow. So where does opportunity exist today?

In this episode, Devin Solow (CEO) and Ian Lipman (COO) break down why 4–12 unit infill housing represents one of the most compelling real estate opportunities in Durham.

In “The BETTER Investment Thesis: Why 4–12 Unit Infill Works in Durham,” we unpack:
🔷 Durham’s Missing Middle housing supply gap
🔷 Why small-scale infill development works economically
🔷 How policy and zoning unlock hidden land value
🔷 Why 4–12 unit projects are uniquely positioned to scale in Durham

This isn’t large-scale development. It’s a repeatable model for creating housing supply while generating strong investment opportunities in Durham’s urban neighborhoods.

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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.

Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.

Our signature Pocket Neighborhoods are thoughtfully planned communities that deliver precision, scale, and value. They’re targeted developments engineered for long-term stability and strong investor returns that are backed by experience, not speculation.

Real estate investing, reimagined: grounded, intentional, and high-performing.

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Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC
👉 https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc

At BETTER, we don’t think about financing after we find a deal. We think about debt before we even make the offer. Because the structure of a loan can directly impact risk, timelines, flexibility, investor returns, and ultimately whether a project succeeds or struggles.

In this episode, we discuss:
🔷 Our goals when structuring debt
🔷 What we evaluate before selecting debt on a project before we even make the offer
🔷 How interest rates, timelines, and flexibility impact risk
🔷 How we model debt differently across BTR and BTS projects
🔷 How strategic debt can improve returns for our equity partners
🔷 And how the wrong financing structure can create pressure on an otherwise strong deal

Whether you’re an investor, operator, or simply curious how experienced developers think through financing decisions, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how BETTER approaches debt across projects here in the Triangle.

Because the right debt doesn’t just finance the deal, it shapes the outcome.

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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.

Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.

Our signature Pocket Neighborhoods are thoughtfully planned communities that deliver precision, scale, and value. They’re targeted developments engineered for long-term stability and strong investor returns that are backed by experience, not speculation.

Real estate investing, reimagined: grounded, intentional, and high-performing.

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Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC
👉 https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc

Risk in real estate isn’t a guessing game, it’s something you can break down, measure, and manage.

In this episode, we focus on the three core components that shape every deal: the housing market, the time horizon of the project, and the financing structure behind it. Each one plays a critical role in determining both risk exposure and potential return.

We walk through how market conditions influence where we build, how project timing impacts stability and performance, and how financing decisions—from interest rates to cost overruns—can shift the outcome of a deal.

In this video, we unpack:
🔷 How the housing market directly impacts demand, pricing, and exit strategy
🔷 Why project timeline (build duration, absorption, and delays) can increase or reduce risk
🔷 How financing structure shapes deal flexibility, cash flow, and investor outcomes
🔷 Where risk actually lives inside a deal—and how to identify it early
🔷 How aligning these three components leads to stronger, more predictable execution

Because strong investing isn’t about avoiding risk. It’s about understanding where it lives and structuring around it.

At BETTER, that’s how we protect investor capital while positioning for consistent, predictable returns.

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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.

Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.

Our signature Pocket Neighborhoods are thoughtfully planned communities that deliver precision, scale, and value. They’re targeted developments engineered for long-term stability and strong investor returns that are backed by experience, not speculation.

Real estate investing, reimagined: grounded, intentional, and high-performing.

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Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC
👉 https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc