Dirty Dirt Podcast

A deep dive into the “decision before the decision” and how better triage leads to better outcomes in business and life.

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.

A near house fire, job site risks, and a deep dive into comps and valuation.

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.

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.

The business of paving: materials, maintenance, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

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.

An unfiltered look at real estate ownership, touching on property management, permitting, outreach, and the realities of dealmaking

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

.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.

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.

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.

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 why real opportunities reward decisiveness.

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.

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, and the pressure to make your money do something—without pretending there’s an easy answer.

Miles talks about zoning, the complexity of valuing industrial land, and an overview of the market today.

Miles discusses the mentality behind being a "rainmaker", commitment, and risk taking in business.

Miles talks about L.A. city historic planning corruption and local politics.

Digging Into Commercial and Industrial Real Estate with Miles Solomon