Microdevelopment Will Create the Next Billionaires w/Jared Jones | TBN 004

California needs 3.5 million more homes — and the biggest opportunity isn’t in skyscrapers, megaprojects, or SB10 towers.It’s in middle housing and microdevelopment… the small, repeatable infill projects that will redefine our neighborhoods for the next 20 years.In today’s episode, I sit down with Jared Jones, co-founder of Middle Housing Partners, and one of the clearest thinkers in California’s housing revolution. Jared took the leap from flipping houses to building a fully integrated development operation delivering hundreds of ADUs and middle-housing units — and he believes we are entering the most transformative wealth cycle in the history of California real estate.We talk about why small developers have an advantage over institutional builders, how middle housing creates equity faster than any traditional multifamily strategy, and what it actually takes to scale production without losing your mind. Jared also breaks down the economics behind their 749 sq ft 3-bed/2-bath ADU — a product most people think is insane… until they see the math.If you’re interested in ADUs, microdevelopment, or building generational wealth through real estate, this is a mandatory listen.🔍 In This Episode, We Cover:The Housing Crisis (2:43–4:21)Why California is 3.5M units shortThe opportunity for small developers to reshape neighborhoodsWhy “single-family zoning is dead” and no one’s preparedThe Microdevelopment AdvantageHow small developers can create the same equity as apartments in 12 monthsWhy big builders won’t touch middle housing (“Lennar is NOT my competition”)How repeatable 2–5 unit infill can outperform 200-unit complexesDesigning ADUs That Actually Cash FlowWhy you should NEVER take rental or product advice from architects or designers who don’t buildHow Middle Housing Partners engineered their 749 sq ft 3-bed/2-bath ADUAvoiding impact fees by staying under 750 sq ftDelivering a $150K build cost unit that’s worth $375K–$425KCreating “missing middle” family housing with real yards and real livabilityScaling Through Vertical IntegrationWhy their team “fucks up all the time” — and why that’s normalThe identity shift from “we get lucky” → “we’re damn good at this”The Purpose Behind Middle HousingRedesigning the neuroplasticity of citiesInstitutional Capital Is ComingWhy institutional money will pour into small developersConnect with Jared JonesInstagram: @middlehousingpartnersMiddle Housing Partners: https://middlehousingpartners.comConnect with Brian / Builder NationInstagram: @thebuilderbrianInvest with Us or Build ADUs: thebuildernation.com/partner