In this episode of Beyond Doors, Nate Abbo and Daniel Skolnick are joined by Ricardo Flores, Executive Director of LISC San Diego, for a dynamic conversation on the future of affordable housing. Ricardo unpacks the complicated world of zoning laws and reveals how innovative policies can make homeownership more accessible for San Diegans. From groundbreaking legislation to the challenges of land development, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the solutions that could reshape the city’s housing landscape. Tune in to discover how these changes could impact you and the future of San Diego's communities!

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 Introduction: Nate, Daniel, and Ricardo
00:02:10 Ricardo's Path to Housing and Policy
00:05:13 Zoning Laws and Their Impact on Housing
00:07:16 The History and Consequences of Single-Family Zoning
00:10:07 Affordable Housing Solutions: Ricardo’s Vision
00:12:41 Homeownership in San Diego: A New Initiative
00:16:13 How Policy Shapes Housing Affordability
00:19:22 Subdividing Land for Affordable Housing
00:23:07 The Role of Zoning in San Diego’s Housing Market
00:27:40 Future Zoning Policies and State Legislation
00:30:05 Key Housing Policies: ADUs and SB 10
00:34:19 Final Thoughts 

In this episode of Beyond Doors, Nate Abbo and Daniel Skolnick are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-flores-420766/">Ricardo Flores</a>, Executive Director of LISC San Diego, for a dynamic conversation on the future of affordable housing. Ricardo unpacks the complicated world of zoning laws and reveals how innovative policies can make homeownership more accessible for San Diegans. From groundbreaking legislation to the challenges of land development, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the solutions that could reshape the city’s housing landscape. Tune in to discover how these changes could impact you and the future of San Diego's communities!
Follow and subscribe at <a href="https://olasmedia.com/shows/20-doors">OlasMedia.com</a> to stay updated!
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 Introduction: Nate, Daniel, and Ricardo 00:02:10 Ricardo's Path to Housing and Policy 00:05:13 Zoning Laws and Their Impact on Housing 00:07:16 The History and Consequences of Single-Family Zoning 00:10:07 Affordable Housing Solutions: Ricardo’s Vision 00:12:41 Homeownership in San Diego: A New Initiative 00:16:13 How Policy Shapes Housing Affordability 00:19:22 Subdividing Land for Affordable Housing 00:23:07 The Role of Zoning in San Diego’s Housing Market 00:27:40 Future Zoning Policies and State Legislation 00:30:05 Key Housing Policies: ADUs and SB 10 00:34:19 Final Thoughts

San Diego real estate agent Nathan Abbo and San Diego multi-family developer Daniel Shkolnik bring decades of experience to Beyond the Doors, a podcast that gives listeners behind-the-scenes info about housing politics and policy, deals, trends, and more. Nathan, a native to East County San Diego, has been working in real estate his entire professional career. Licensed in 2005, Nathan has closed hundreds of transactions. Daniel owns and operates Atlas West Group, a multi-family development platform launched 4 years ago in San Diego. Prior to that, Daniel successfully operated a real estate investment business for 15 years. Atlas West Group is one the first to build deed-restricted units without public subsidy in Southern California, and the first to take advantage of the City of San Diego’s ADU Bonus Program. Nathan and Daniel, and their guests, dish on what’s working, what isn’t, where the markets are headed, and more. These guys are experts, but they don’t sound like stuffy suits. They break things down for their listeners. They discuss what investors want, what brokers are seeking, what renters desire, what landlords need to do to survive, where interest rates are headed, the art of the deal, and more. Their show is lively, fun, honest, and informative – a must-listen for people in the land-use, housing, and real estate arena.

San Diego real estate agent Nathan Abbo and San Diego multi-family developer Daniel Shkolnik bring decades of experience to Beyond the Doors, a podcast that gives listeners behind-the-scenes info about housing politics and policy, deals, trends, and more. Nathan, a native to East County San Diego, has been working in real estate his entire professional career. Licensed in 2005, Nathan has closed hundreds of transactions. Daniel owns and operates Atlas West Group, a multi-family development platform launched 4 years ago in San Diego. Prior to that, Daniel successfully operated a real estate investment business for 15 years. Atlas West Group is one the first to build deed-restricted units without public subsidy in Southern California, and the first to take advantage of the City of San Diego’s ADU Bonus Program. Nathan and Daniel, and their guests, dish on what’s working, what isn’t, where the markets are headed, and more. These guys are experts, but they don’t sound like stuffy suits. They break things down for their listeners. They discuss what investors want, what brokers are seeking, what renters desire, what landlords need to do to survive, where interest rates are headed, the art of the deal, and more. Their show is lively, fun, honest, and informative – a must-listen for people in the land-use, housing, and real estate arena.

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San Diego real estate agent Nathan Abbo and San Diego multi-family developer Daniel Shkolnik bring decades of experience to Beyond the Doors, a podcast that gives listeners behind-the-scenes info about housing politics and policy, deals, trends, and more. Nathan, a native to East County San Diego, has been working in real estate his entire professional career. Licensed in 2005, Nathan has closed hundreds of transactions. Daniel owns and operates Atlas West Group, a multi-family development platform launched 4 years ago in San Diego. Prior to that, Daniel successfully operated a real estate investment business for 15 years. Atlas West Group is one the first to build deed-restricted units without public subsidy in Southern California, and the first to take advantage of the City of San Diego’s ADU Bonus Program.

Nathan and Daniel, and their guests, dish on what’s working, what isn’t, where the markets are headed, and more. These guys are experts, but they don’t sound like stuffy suits. They break things down for their listeners. They discuss what investors want, what brokers are seeking, what renters desire, what landlords need to do to survive, where interest rates are headed, the art of the deal, and more. Their show is lively, fun, honest, and informative – a must-listen for people in the land-use, housing, and real estate arena.

San Diego real estate agent Nathan Abbo and San Diego multi-family developer Daniel Shkolnik bring decades of experience to Beyond the Doors, a podcast that gives listeners behind-the-scenes info about housing politics and policy, deals, trends, and more. Nathan, a native to East County San Diego, has been working in real estate his entire professional career. Licensed in 2005, Nathan has closed hundreds of transactions. Daniel owns and operates <a href="https://www.atlaswestgroup.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.atlaswestgroup.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721840797415000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0gvPdRACZ3dWgE5INWaiQ-">Atlas West Group,</a> a multi-family development platform launched 4 years ago in San Diego. Prior to that, Daniel successfully operated a real estate investment business for 15 years. Atlas West Group is one the first to build deed-restricted units without public subsidy in Southern California, and the first to take advantage of the City of San Diego’s ADU Bonus Program.
Nathan and Daniel, and their guests, dish on what’s working, what isn’t, where the markets are headed, and more. These guys are experts, but they don’t sound like stuffy suits. They break things down for their listeners. They discuss what investors want, what brokers are seeking, what renters desire, what landlords need to do to survive, where interest rates are headed, the art of the deal, and more. Their show is lively, fun, honest, and informative – a must-listen for people in the land-use, housing, and real estate arena.

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Ricardo Flores: The Future of Affordable Homeownership

Doug Austin, FAIA, LEED AP, is founder, CEO, and Chairman of AVRP Studios, a design firm with offices in San Diego and Vancouver. Doug is a respected architect, land-use leader, and policy influencer. A former planning commissioner for the City of San Diego, Doug serves as Chair of the Advisory Board for YIGBY (Yes in God’s Backyard) San Diego. He also is a member of the President’s Council of Advisors at Cal Poly SLO, where he received his B.ARCH. 

Doug and his teams have designed more than $3 billion in projects over his career in multiple cities across multiple continents.

On this episode of Beyond the Doors, co-host Daniel Shkolnik and Doug enjoy a lively conversation that explores Doug’s successful design career; the firm Doug founded in 1976 out of his home which is now one of the largest design shops in San Diego; Doug’s approach to design; San Diego’s housing crisis; and much more.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Welcome and Meet Doug Austin

00:02:00 - Doug’s Journey: Architect to Citizen Architect

00:05:00 - Learn by Doing: Early Career Challenges

00:10:00 - Affordable Housing: Creative Solutions for San Diego

00:15:00 - San Diego’s Urban Evolution

00:20:00 - Overcoming Zoning Challenges

00:30:00 - Balancing Growth and Sustainability

00:35:00 - A Vision for San Diego’s Future

<a href="https://www.avrpstudios.com/doug-austin.html#:~:text=Doug%20Austin%2C%20FAIA%2C%20LEED%20AP,projects%20both%20domestically%20and%20internationally.">Doug Austin, FAIA, LEED AP,</a> is founder, CEO, and Chairman of <a href="https://www.avrpstudios.com">AVRP Studios</a>, a design firm with offices in San Diego and Vancouver. Doug is a respected architect, land-use leader, and policy influencer. A former planning commissioner for the City of San Diego, Doug serves as Chair of the Advisory Board for YIGBY (Yes in God&rsquo;s Backyard) San Diego. He also is a member of the President&rsquo;s Council of Advisors at Cal Poly SLO, where he received his B.ARCH.&nbsp;
Doug and his teams have designed more than $3 billion in projects over his career in multiple cities across multiple continents.
On this episode of Beyond the Doors, co-host Daniel Shkolnik and Doug enjoy a lively conversation that explores Doug&rsquo;s successful design career; the firm Doug founded in 1976 out of his home which is now one of the largest design shops in San Diego; Doug&rsquo;s approach to design; San Diego&rsquo;s housing crisis; and much more.
Follow and subscribe at <a href="https://olasmedia.com/shows/20-doors">OlasMedia.com</a> to stay updated!
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Welcome and Meet Doug Austin
00:02:00 - Doug&rsquo;s Journey: Architect to Citizen Architect
00:05:00 - Learn by Doing: Early Career Challenges
00:10:00 - Affordable Housing: Creative Solutions for San Diego
00:15:00 - San Diego&rsquo;s Urban Evolution
00:20:00 - Overcoming Zoning Challenges
00:30:00 - Balancing Growth and Sustainability
00:35:00 - A Vision for San Diego&rsquo;s Future

Revered Architect Doug Austin Talks Design, Housing, and More

Gary London is your go-to expert in real estate! With decades of experience at London Moeder Associates, he's the master key to unlocking success in San Diego's housing market. From guiding developers to securing investments, Gary's insights keep your property game strong. Want the latest on SD housing trends? 

Gary's unwavering commitment to unraveling the intricate dynamics of the real estate market, coupled with his astute understanding of industry trends, positions him as a revered authority in the field. His seasoned expertise is poised to offer valuable perspectives on the implications of rate cuts on the real estate sector.

Follow and subscribe at OlasMedia.com to stay updated!

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:36 - Introducing Gary London 
00:02:26 - What Drives Gary London 
00:04:49 - Impact of Fed Rate Cut 
00:08:12 - Banking Policy and Market Dynamics 
00:11:07 - Real Estate Market Outlook 
00:14:01 - Real Estate Market Imbalance 
00:15:28 - San Diego's Growth Challenges 
00:17:04 - San Diego's Diversified Economy 
00:19:13 - Infill Development Challenges 
00:27:46 - Reconception of Seaport Village 
00:28:35 - Development Projects in San Diego 
00:32:24 - Housing Policy in San Diego 
00:36:30 - Neighborhood Revitalization 
00:38:29 - Small-scale Projects 
00:39:50 - Urban Transformation of San Diego

<a href="https://londonmoeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bio-Gary-London.pdf">Gary London</a> is your go-to expert in real estate! With decades of experience at London Moeder Associates, he's the master key to unlocking success in San Diego's housing market. From guiding developers to securing investments, Gary's insights keep your property game strong. Want the latest on SD housing trends? 
Gary's unwavering commitment to unraveling the intricate dynamics of the real estate market, coupled with his astute understanding of industry trends, positions him as a revered authority in the field. His seasoned expertise is poised to offer valuable perspectives on the implications of rate cuts on the real estate sector.
Follow and subscribe at <a href="https://olasmedia.com/shows/20-doors">OlasMedia.com</a> to stay updated!
The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:36 - Introducing Gary London 00:02:26 - What Drives Gary London 00:04:49 - Impact of Fed Rate Cut 00:08:12 - Banking Policy and Market Dynamics 00:11:07 - Real Estate Market Outlook 00:14:01 - Real Estate Market Imbalance 00:15:28 - San Diego's Growth Challenges 00:17:04 - San Diego's Diversified Economy 00:19:13 - Infill Development Challenges 00:27:46 - Reconception of Seaport Village 00:28:35 - Development Projects in San Diego 00:32:24 - Housing Policy in San Diego 00:36:30 - Neighborhood Revitalization 00:38:29 - Small-scale Projects 00:39:50 - Urban Transformation of San Diego

Gary London : Solutions for San Diego's Missing Middle Crisis

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In this episode, Nathan interviews Paul Batta from Batta Fulkerson, a Personal Injury Law Firm in San Diego, who has been well known because of its participation in charitable organizations, supporting, and volunteering in community events. Paul shares with us about his investing journey and how he got into a very important investment, a life-changing commercial deal. stay tuned!

In this episode, Nathan interviews Paul Batta from <a href="https://battafulkerson.com/">Batta Fulkerson,</a> a Personal Injury Law Firm in San Diego, who has been well known because of its participation in charitable organizations, supporting, and volunteering in community events. Paul shares with us about his investing journey and how he got into a very important investment, a life-changing commercial deal. stay tuned!

Climbing the real estate ladder from a property to the big kahuna | Paul Batta

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Ricardo Flores: The Future of Affordable Homeownership

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