🎙️ Episode Summary
In this special live panel of Inspired Money, host Andy Wang explores what’s working now in real estate with a stellar lineup of industry titans — Ken McElroy, Neal Bawa, Jay Papasan, Jay Scott, and Paul Moore. Together, they unpack the future of property investing — from small-bay industrial and self-storage to AI-powered deal flow and impact investing.
The episode offers an unfiltered look at how top investors are managing risk, embracing technology, and using real estate not only to generate wealth but to drive meaningful change.
📌 Key Takeaways
✅ Niche assets are thriving – Sectors like self-storage, small-bay industrial, and medical offices are offering stability, long-term leases, and recession-resistant cash flow.
✅ Hyperlocal strategy wins – As Neal Bawa emphasized, “None of these are the new multifamily.” Success depends on hyperlocal data and deep understanding of supply-demand at the neighborhood level.
✅ Leverage with discipline – Ken McElroy and Jay Scott highlight that optimal financing isn’t about maximum debt — it’s about risk-adjusted returns and capital stack strategy.
✅ AI is revolutionizing real estate – Neal Bawa shares how his companies, UGro and Grocapitus, have become AI-first organizations, using automation for underwriting, rent comps, and asset reporting.
✅ Impact investing is the future – The panel unites around the idea that doing good and doing well go hand in hand — from affordable housing and green design to anti-trafficking initiatives and community development.
