Walmart Expands, Data Centers Stall, and NYC Targets Wealth - 236

This week on Investing with GoodLife Housing Partners — retail giants ramp up expansion, policymakers tighten the screws on real estate, and investors debate where we are in the next buying cycle.Retail Is Back in Growth Mode — Walmart plans to remodel 650 stores and open new locations, doubling down on omnichannel and in-store experience. Is this a signal that physical retail demand is stronger than expected? Data Centers Hit Political Resistance — States like Maine are pausing large-scale data center development over environmental and grid concerns. As AI demand explodes, will regulation slow the infrastructure boom? NYC Targets Wealth with New Tax Strategy — New York proposes a steep tax on second homes over $5M. Will this drive capital out of prime markets and kill future development pipelines? Developers Gaming the System — Affordable housing rules tied to 100+ unit projects are leading to a surge in 99-unit buildings. Are regulations unintentionally distorting supply instead of solving affordability? Investment Window Debate Heats Up — With a potential cycle bottom around 2029, investors are shifting toward debt strategies rather than equity. Is now the time to buy notes instead of properties?🎧 Tune in now for Episode 236 — Retail expansion, policy risks, and where smart money is moving next in real estate.