In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, Tom Staub, CEO at Red Oak Development and Founder of Viewpoint Engineering joins the show. Tom shares his journey from working in finance to establishing himself in the land development industry. Starting with his first investments in rental properties to launching large-scale development projects in Arizona and Texas, Tom provides a candid look into the steps and decisions that shaped his career.
Tom talks about the early days of buying rentals as a way to generate passive income and his eventual move towards land development, motivated by the desire for a more significant impact and the challenges that come with property development. He outlines his experience with various projects, including a $100 million project in Flagstaff and a landmark community development in Lockhart, Texas, detailing the complexities and rewards of creating spaces that serve and enrich communities.
Listeners will also hear about Tom’s philosophy on working with municipalities, his strategic approach to navigating the regulatory landscape, and the importance of fostering relationships with city officials to facilitate project success. The episode reveals the intricacies of land development, from understanding zoning laws to the logistical
Ryan sits down with Peter Murphy Lewis to talk about how storytelling can help developers and builders attract better talent and build stronger teams. They break down simple, practical ways to use video and real stories to stand out in today’s labor market.
Keith Miller joins the show to talk about his focus on building attainably priced homes at scale in Montana, why he’s using factory-built housing, and what it really takes to bring new supply to fast-growing markets.
Ryan and Charles break down falling homebuyer demand, a heated TikTok debate on millennial housing choices, a proposed property tax hike in New York City, and what a shrinking U.S. population could mean for developers.