{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Deal Flow Friday","title":"Portland: Ben Murphy - Commercial Integrity NW","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2009,"description":"In this episode, David Moghavem interviews Ben Murphy, the investment sales director at Commercial Integrity, about the investment landscape in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the unique opportunities in the Portland market, including the impact of inclusionary zoning, the recovery of the urban core, and the growth of suburban areas. Ben shares insights on why investing in blue states can be beneficial, the challenges posed by regulatory environments, and the potential for value-add opportunities in older properties. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding local market dynamics and offers advice for new investors looking to enter the Portland market.\nChapters\n00:00 Intro: Meet Ben Murphy\n03:32 Why Portland? The Contrarian Case for Blue States\n06:34 Portland = The Midwest of the West?\n08:44 Unique Ownership Structure in Portland\n10:05 The Affordability Advantage\n12:26 Why No One Is Building in Portland\n16:19 Urban Core Recovery & Deep Discounts\n19:21 Policy Reversal & Urban Revitalization\n22:56 Suburban Boom: Where to Look\n26:29 Advice for New Investors in Portland\n29:14 Don't Sleep on 60s & 70s Product\n31:29 Final Thoughts & How to Reach Ben\nwww.dealflowfriday.com\nX:@dealflowfriday\nInstagram:@dealflowfriday\nBen Murphy Contact Info:\n+1-503-707-6570\nben.murphy@cinw.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4CCvylFxdsaNNVGdB1dUOC4NLsR9R2eQL8p1_hY2q7Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NmRk/ZTI0ZGQ1OTRiOTFm/MzAwYzY5MGE1ZmIy/YTk2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}