BETTER Podcast

Raleigh’s newly approved exempt platting changes could open new doors for smaller-scale infill development. By streamlining how qualifying properties are divided, TC-4-26 may make development faster, more financially feasible, and less risky, creating new opportunities to add housing within existing Raleigh neighborhoods. In this episode, we look at what’s changing in Raleigh and how Durham’s development rules have already helped make BETTER’s approach to infill development possible. 
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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.
Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.
Our signature Pocket Neighborhoods are thoughtfully planned communities that deliver precision, scale, and value. They’re targeted developments engineered for long-term stability and strong investor returns that are backed by experience, not speculation.
Real estate investing, reimagined: grounded, intentional, and high-performing.
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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform
👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty 

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:
👉 / https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC 
👉 / https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at 703 East Lavender, an infill development in Durham’s Colonial Village neighborhood where a strong basis, careful due diligence, and a proven strategy helped reduce risk from the start.

We break down how BETTER secured the property, navigated complicated utility questions, and used neighborhood experience, comparable sales, and a proven home design to create more certainty around the project.

Whether you're an active developer or passive investor, this episode offers an inside look at how BETTER evaluates opportunities, reduces uncertainty, and manages risk before construction begins.

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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform
👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at 1614 Alcott, a build-to-rent infill development near Durham’s Duke Park neighborhood that demonstrates how conviction is built through location, proven data, and a clear path to execution.

What began as a property with one existing home became an opportunity to subdivide the site, resell the renovated house, and create two new buildable lots for a pair of small-lot duplexes. We discuss how trusted relationships helped BETTER secure the deal, why double frontage simplified the site plan, and how comparable projects, strategic financing, and a two-phase development approach helped reduce risk while creating the potential for long-term value.

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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform
👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 
Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty 

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:
👉 / https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC 
👉 / https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc

In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at Markham Moderns, an infill development in Durham's Duke Park neighborhood that demonstrates how thoughtful development begins long before construction starts.

What began as a referral from a trusted lending partner quickly became an opportunity to transform an underutilized church property into three thoughtfully designed homes. We discuss how relationships create opportunities, why premium neighborhoods can reduce investment risk, and how BETTER evaluates zoning, site constraints, comparable sales, and design decisions before ever making an offer.

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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform
👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies 

Connect with BETTER on LinkedIn for investor insights and market analysis:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-properties-construction-realty 

Follow BETTER on Facebook and Instagram for project updates and local events:
👉 / https://www.facebook.com/BetterP.LLC 
👉 / https://www.instagram.com/betterrealtyllc

What started as a profitable rental opportunity ultimately became the foundation for four additional build-to-rent homes, demonstrating how thoughtful planning and creative problem-solving can unlock hidden value.

In this episode, we explore 105 Cherry Grove, the decisions that shaped the project, from recognizing opportunity in an unfinished home to leveraging Durham's SCAD program, determining the highest and best use of the property, and strategically deciding when to sell versus hold. We also discuss why understanding the end buyer or renter is just as important as understanding the property itself, and how every development decision should support a long-term investment strategy.

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BETTER is a real estate investment company that offers passive investors access to curated development opportunities without the stress of daily management.

Our projects focus on the missing middle: right-sized, attainable homes in high-demand areas that offer the livability buyers want and the performance investors expect.
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Explore BETTER’s Investment Platform
👉 https://better.investnext.com/ 

Learn more about BETTER’s by-right development philosophy:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/ 

Explore active and completed projects via BETTER Case Studies:
👉 https://www.betterpropertiesllc.com/case-studies