Climbing Vacancy Rates: Opportunities, Yardi Insights, and The Saint George's Recognition

In this episode, Sandy MacKay addresses the implications of climbing vacancy rates in the multifamily real estate sector. The discussion begins with highlights from the latest Yardi Canadian Multifamily Report, emphasizing expanded data sets and their insights. Sandy explores opportunities arising from increased vacancy rates, sharing investor success stories. The episode delves into the BRRRR method and identifies strategic investment locations. Updates from CoStar on The Saint George project and its 2025 Impact Award are also covered. The judges' praise for The Saint George is highlighted, and Sandy wraps up with closing remarks. (0:00) Introduction and impact of climbing vacancy rates (0:17) Yardi Canadian Multifamily Report highlights & expanded data sets (1:11) Opportunities in rising vacancy rates & investor success stories (2:44) BRRRR method and strategic investment locations (4:30) CoStar updates on The Saint George project & 2025 Impact Award (7:12) Judges' praise for The Saint George & closing remarks