NWA Investing

Wondering if Northwest Arkansas is still the smart investment play everyone claims? The data speaks volumes. While national headlines scream about housing market crashes and 20% price drops, our mid-2025 market snapshot reveals a dramatically different local reality.

Northwest Arkansas continues its steady appreciation path with Benton County median home prices reaching $386,000 and Washington County hitting $350,000. The ...

Mayor Stephanie Orman pulls back the curtain on Bentonville's remarkable growth strategy in this candid conversation about the city's future. Drawing from her seven years as mayor and previous terms on city council, Orman reveals how her journey from neighborhood POA involvement to city leadership shaped her collaborative approach to governance.

"We want to grow well," Orman emphasizes repeatedly, detai...

What does the future hold for one of America's fastest-growing cities? Tyler Overstreet, Bentonville's planning director, pulls back the curtain on the intentional design shaping this dynamic Northwest Arkansas hub.

After eight years guiding Bentonville's development, Overstreet offers a rare glimpse into how city planners are balancing explosive growth with thoughtful community building. The recently comple...

Whether you're relocating to Northwest Arkansas, visiting for business, or simply looking to discover new local gems, navigating the region's best spots can be challenging without insider knowledge. Our hosts bring years of combined experience living and working in NWA to share their definitive guide to the area's standout destinations.

Coffee enthusiasts will appreciate the unanimous praise for Onyx Coffee ...

Ready for an insider look at what's really happening in the Northwest Arkansas real estate market? Our latest episode delivers a comprehensive analysis that goes well beyond the typical market update.

Despite what national headlines might suggest, Northwest Arkansas continues its upward trajectory with prices climbing 6-7% year-over-year in both Benton and Washington counties. But that doesn't mean the landscape ...

Looking beyond conventional real estate data can uncover remarkable investment opportunities, as Zach Stanley demonstrates in this eye-opening episode. Zach reveals how he identified a significant housing shortage near the University of Arkansas and leveraged it into a lucrative investment strategy that traditional market analysis would have dismissed.

The magic was in recognizing a fundamental shift in student housing nee...

Ever wonder why some investors consistently land great deals while others are left wondering what happened? The secret often lies in their financing strategy, not just their property selection skills.

Today we dive deep into the world of private lending with Rocky Feinberg from Windstone Private Lending, exploring how strategic financing can transform your real estate investing approach. Rocky shares eye-opening insights a...

The financing landscape for real estate investors is evolving rapidly, and private lending is leading that revolution. In this eye-opening conversation, Rocky Feinberg, Executive Vice President of Windstone Private Lending, pulls back the curtain on how relationship-based private lending works and why it's transforming how deals get done in emerging markets across the country.

After starting his career in the music in...

Stuart Collier never planned on building one of Northwest Arkansas's largest real estate brokerages. His entry into real estate began with a simple choice from his father: work on the family farm or get a real estate license. Though his first attempt at a real estate career didn't stick, the seeds were planted for what would become an extraordinary journey.

After taking a W-2 job in healthcare administration (sta...

Location truly is everything in real estate investing. Brandon's journey demonstrates this powerful truth as he shares how he strategically bought his first property near Walmart's new multi-billion dollar campus in Bentonville, setting the foundation for his entire investment strategy.

Unlike many investors who rush to accumulate properties, Brandon took a patient, focused approach. He identified a specific neig...

Real estate investors who want to scale beyond single-family homes need a strategic roadmap, and Brian Wagers delivers exactly that in this value-packed episode. With partnerships spanning over 6,000 multifamily units and personal ownership of 650 doors throughout Northwest Arkansas, Brian breaks down the deals that transformed his investment career.

The conversation centers around two transformative deals: a 22-unit C-min...

Henry Washington returns to the Northwest Arkansas Investing Podcast to share his wealth of knowledge on the single-family versus multifamily investing debate. With a portfolio of over 100 units ranging from single-family homes to eight-unit properties, Henry brings a refreshingly balanced perspective to this common investing dilemma.

What sets Henry apart is his unique investing philosophy that values people alongside pro...

Ever wondered how some investors rapidly scale their real estate portfolios while others struggle to grow beyond a few properties? In this eye-opening conversation with Henry Washington, we uncover the strategies that helped him balloon from a single property to over 100 doors in just a few years and why he's now deliberately scaling back.

Henry reveals how he leveraged community banking relationships to finance his e...

The age-old debate of short-term versus long-term rental strategies takes center stage in this thought-provoking episode of Northwest Arkansas Investing Podcast. Brian and Brandon dive deep into the nuances that could make or break your real estate investment portfolio in this rapidly growing market.

Short-term rentals promise tantalizing returns – potentially 50-100% higher income than traditional long-term leases in prim...

What does five decades of commercial real estate experience teach you about market cycles, investment strategy, and staying power? On this episode, we dive deep with Dewitt Smith, a commercial real estate veteran whose career spans from playing football for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 1960s to developing major commercial properties across the Southeast.

Dewitt shares his remarkable journey from civil engineering student...

When 14-year-old Brian Pollari started filming real estate videos, he wasn't just skipping school for fun—he was laying the foundation for what would become a thriving media company. Now at 21, the founder of Pollari Media shares his remarkable journey from borrowing his parents' car (without a license) to building a team of nine full-time staff and multiple contractors.

"We make businesses sexy," Brian...

What separates exceptional property management from merely adequate service? Kathleen Caldarera, a seasoned asset management expert with Ghan & Cooper, pulls back the curtain on the multifamily investment world in this enlightening conversation about property management best practices.

Having built a property management portfolio from zero to 7,500 units, Kathleen shares the unexpected journey that began with an $8.50/...

When does managing your own properties stop making sense? According to Dave Pinson, it's not about how many doors you own - it's about your quality of life. "Are you missing your kid's softball game because someone's toilet overflowed?" This straightforward wisdom comes from a man who scaled Trinity Multifamily from 2,500 units to over 24,000 across 20+ states before selling the company.

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Dive into the commercial real estate landscape of Northwest Arkansas with TJ Lefler, founder of Lefler Capital and seasoned investor managing $250 million in properties across the region. Born and raised in Arkansas, TJ shares his fascinating journey from college graduate with a real estate license to commercial property powerhouse, revealing how his "make it better" philosophy has guided his investment strategy.