The Truth About California’s Housing Crisis – And How Smart Investors Profit with John Drachman

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No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian

Taylor Avakian | Los Angeles Multifamily Broker

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Multifamily Commercial Real Estate in Los Angeles has never been more complex—or more full of opportunity. Hosted by Taylor Avakian, one of LA's most top commercial real estate brokers, No Vacancy is the top podcast for Southern California apartment owners, investors, and industry professionals looking to gain valuable insights on navigating LA’s competitive multifamily market. Each episode dives deep into strategies for overcoming regulatory challenges, tracking market trends, and building long-term wealth. Taylor interviews LA's top multifamily owners, investors, and visionaries providing listeners with actionable tips for success in Los Angeles commercial real estate. Whether you're managing apartment properties, growing your portfolio, or staying ahead in LA’s real estate game, No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian offers the expert advice and insider knowledge you need. Subscribe today for the latest on multifamily real estate trends, wealth-building strategies, and interviews with industry leaders—brought to you by The Group CRE.

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The Truth About California’s Housing Crisis – And How Smart Investors Profit with John Drachman

No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian

1 hour 11 minutes 32 seconds

6 months ago

The Truth About California’s Housing Crisis – And How Smart Investors Profit with John Drachman

How do you go from leasing broker to co-founding a firm with over $2B in real estate?

In this episode of "No Vacancy", Taylor Avakian sits down with John Drachman, co-founder of Waterford Property Company, to break down how he’s leveraging tax-exempt bond financing, institutional partnerships, and entrepreneurial grit to tackle California’s housing crisis.

Learn how John:

- Went from broker to principal, building a top-tier firm

- Acquired market-rate assets using creative public-private financing

- Navigates California’s tough regulatory and affordability landscape

- Uses relationships, cold calling, and capital strategy to scale

- Teaches real estate entrepreneurship at USC’s RED program

Whether you’re trying to break into the industry or scale a platform, this episode is loaded with real-world insight on ownership, development, and public-private dealmaking.

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