🎙️ Introduction
In this episode of the Creating Wealth Real Estate Podcast, Jason Hartman sits down with Anna Myers, Vice President of Grocapitus Investments, to explore what it really means to practice data-driven real estate investing. Anna pulls back the curtain on how her team evaluates 80+ markets per quarter, identifies growth opportunities, and applies strict demographic and economic filters to select the right deals. From understanding housing supply versus job growth to spotting neighborhood-level red flags, Anna shares a sharp and pragmatic framework for investors navigating today’s multifamily landscape.
📌 Key Takeaways
✅ Defining Data-Driven Investing – For Anna, it means disciplined decision-making based on verified demographic and market data, not hunches.
✅ Supply vs. Demand – A market’s health depends on whether new housing starts align with job growth; oversupply can quickly erode returns.
✅ Neighborhood-Level Focus – Beyond city data, investors must evaluate income levels, poverty rates, and unemployment to assess tenant quality.
✅ 80 Markets a Quarter – Grocapitus screens ~80 markets every quarter to track shifts, spot emerging trends, and stay ahead of saturation.
✅ Portfolio Snapshot – Anna and her team focus on value-add multifamily, with an eye toward both stable cash flow and forced appreciation.
✅ Demographic Tailwinds – With Millennials delaying homeownership and Baby Boomers downsizing, long-term rental demand remains incredibly bullish.
⏱️ Chapters
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01:20 – What Data-Driven Real Estate Really Means
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06:35 – Balancing Housing Starts and Job Growth
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10:03 – Neighborhood-Level Metrics That Matter
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15:48 – Tracking 80 Markets Quarterly
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19:40 – Inside the Grocapitus Portfolio
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21:49 – Why Renting No Longer Carries a Stigma
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