The Profit Levy: A Global Guide to Capital Gains Tax
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the complex world of Capital Gains Tax (CGT)—the levy imposed on profits realized from the sale of assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate. We explore the ec...
10 Feb 35min
Debate: Is the 1031 Exchange a Wealth Trap?
Section 1031 of the U.S. tax code permits investors to defer capital gains taxes by swapping investment real estate for like-kind property. This tax-deferred exchange requires using a qualified interm...
10 Feb 16min
PropTech 101: From Smart Buildings to the Sharing Economy
What happens when information technology meets the real estate market? In this episode, we dive into the booming world of "PropTech" (Property Technology). We explore how digital platforms and platfor...
10 Feb 34min
Zillow: The Rise of the "Housing Super App," the iBuying Flop, and the Antitrust Wars
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the turbulent history and ambitious future of Zillow, the real estate giant founded in 2006 by former Microsoft and Expedia executives Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink...
10 Feb 34min
Redfin: From Tech Disrupter to Rocket Acquisition
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the 20-year trajectory of Redfin, the Seattle-based real estate brokerage founded in 2004 by David Eraker, Michael Dougherty, and David Selinger,. We discuss how ...
10 Feb 29min
From Closed Network to Real Estate Giant—Tech, Marketing, and the Move to Austin
In this episode of pplpod, we deep dive into the history and evolution of Realtor.com, the second most visited real estate listings website in the United States. We trace the platform's origins from i...
10 Feb 33min
The iBuyer Rollercoaster: Opendoor’s SPAC Boom, FTC Battles, and Leadership Shakeup
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the turbulent trajectory of Opendoor, the San Francisco-based real estate giant founded in 2014 by Keith Rabois and Eric Wu. As the leading "iBuyer" in the U.S., ...
9 Feb 31min
Suge Knight: The Rise, Violence, and Fall of Death Row’s Enforcer
In this episode of pplpod, we investigate the turbulent life of Marion "Suge" Knight, the imposing figure who helped commercialize gangsta rap before losing it all to the violence that defined his bra...
6 Feb 30min
