Episodes
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Time Waits for No Man (and Other Reflections on Time Management)
A deep dive into the “decision before the decision” and how better triage leads to better outcomes in business and life.
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Cowboy Cosplay
A look at recent deals, a new ranch purchase, and what’s changing in the market. The focus stays on taking action rather than guessing the future.
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The Last Helicopter Out of Saigon
A near house fire, job site risks, and a deep dive into comps and valuation.
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Fired Up
From city hall hearings to seven-hour mediations, this episode breaks down the grind behind getting deals done—leasing fast in a slow market, negotiating contracts that don’t kill deals, and staying realistic when owners aren’t.
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Grumpy Boy
Lawsuits, flips, and a deal drifting apart. This week is about pressure, pricing gaps, and why not every deal has to be a home run.
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The Science of Dirt (No, Actually)
The business of paving: materials, maintenance, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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Musical Chairs
A personal land buy and a blunt market update: fewer new businesses, more selective tenants, and a widening gap between Class A and Class C industrial space.
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Landlord After Dark
An unfiltered look at real estate ownership, touching on property management, permitting, outreach, and the realities of dealmaking
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Out of the Woods
Off-grid in Arizona, Miles juggles a last-minute apartment deal, year-end pressure, and the realities of brokerage. A candid reflection on uncertainty, deal-making, and why trading dirt is never predictable, but always worth it
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Pick Up Your Phone
.What brokers are actually paid for, why follow-up matters, and a real-time look at an apartment deal under pressure with money, deadlines, and uncertainty on the line.
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Man and The Machine
AI is changing commercial real estate, but it’s not replacing expertise. Miles breaks down where AI works, where it lies, and how to use it without creating fake productivity or bad work product.
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Do You Ever Shut Up?
A blown-up multifamily deal sparks a deeper conversation about broker ethics, reading the room, and knowing when to say “I don’t know.” Miles reflects on mistakes, misrepresentation, and building trust in commercial real estate.
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Buffalo Hunting
Miles shares the behind-the-scenes reality of sourcing a multifamily deal: calling dozens of agents, filtering signal from noise, and stepping up when the moment matters. From waiving contingencies to racing a year-end close for depreciation, this episode is about calculated risk, conviction, and...
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Monopoly Money
In this episode of The Dirt, Miles breaks down real-world real estate lessons using a wildly competitive game of Monopoly. From why home-run deals are overrated to why cash flow, quick exits, and good relationships actually win, this episode is about what matters in real estate.
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Sleeping Money
Miles talks honestly about why holding too much cash can be a problem, even when the market feels risky. He explains why buying warehouses right now feels dangerous, why finding a “safe” deal still takes real work, and why he’s looking at apartments instead. This episode is about fear, effort…
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From Dust To Dirt-In The Beginning, There Was Land.
Miles talks about zoning, the complexity of valuing industrial land, and an overview of the market today.
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Boot Straps, Burning Ships & Brokerage
Miles discusses the mentality behind being a "rainmaker", commitment, and risk taking in business.
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Miles Goes Alex Jones
Miles talks about L.A. city historic planning corruption and local politics.
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The Shuffle
Digging Into Commercial and Industrial Real Estate with Miles Solomon