How Self-Storage Became a Recession-Proof Real Estate Asset but the Next Wave Is Golf Courses

In this episode of The Business of Real Estate, Lucas and Luna explore a surprising trend: golf courses are being converted into master-planned communities, data centers, and even solar farms. With over 200 courses closing in the US last year, developers are finding new uses for these large, often prime-location parcels. The hosts discuss the economics of course conversions, the challenges of zoning and community opposition, and what it means for both golfers and real estate investors. They also touch on the broader implications for suburban land use and the growing demand for alternative housing. A specific case study in Phoenix illustrates how a struggling municipal course became a mixed-use development with affordable housing and retail. Tune in for a fresh angle on land repurposing that goes beyond the usual office-to-residential story. #GolfCourseConversions #LandUse #RealEstateDevelopment #MasterPlannedCommunities #DataCenters #SolarFarms #AffordableHousing #MunicipalGolf #PhoenixRealEstate #SuburbanLand #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #HousingCrisis #Zoning #LandRepurposing #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo