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EPISODE · Jul 19, 2025 · 48 MIN

JF 3971: Population Growth, Infrastructure, and Rent Demand with John Casmon

from The Best Ever CRE Show · host Joe Fairless

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon dives deep into the critical role markets play in multifamily investing. He shares his personal journey of starting in Chicago and progressively identifying better opportunities by understanding the “path of progress.” John breaks down key criteria for evaluating new markets—like population growth, job diversity, infrastructure development, and net absorption rates—and explains why investors should start with their backyard before expanding outward. He also explores his experiences investing in cities like Cincinnati, Louisville, and San Antonio, and emphasizes the importance of local economic commitment and sustainable growth for long-term success. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon dives deep into the critical role markets play in multifamily investing. He shares his personal journey of starting in Chicago and progressively identifying better opportunities by understanding the “path of progress.” John breaks down key criteria for evaluating new markets—like population growth, job diversity, infrastructure development, and net absorption rates—and explains why investors should start with their backyard before expanding outward. He also explores his experiences investing in cities like Cincinnati, Louisville, and San Antonio, and emphasizes the importance of local economic commitment and sustainable growth for long-term success. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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