Many Sunbelt markets that once dominated headlines are now facing oversupply, rising expenses, and compressed returns.

Meanwhile, much of the Midwest is quietly doing the opposite — holding occupancy, stabilizing rents, and delivering durable cash flow.

In this episode, Jeremy Yost, Navy veteran and CEO with over $244M developed across 56 properties and 2,000+ units, shares why his disciplined Midwest strategy continues to perform through volatile market cycles

Jeremy focuses on workforce housing, market-rate multifamily, Litech developments, assisted living, and hospitality — all built around one principle: Execution beats speculation.

What We Cover:

Why many Sunbelt multifamily deals are struggling today
Oversupply, rent flattening, and over-leveraging in hot markets
Why Midwest secondary and tertiary markets remain stable
The case for "boring" workforce housing
What disciplined underwriting actually looks like
Why most real estate failures stem from poor execution
Lessons from losing financing mid-construction during COVID
How persistence secured funding after 302 lender rejections
Why Class C Midwest assets still pencil in today's environment
Insurance risk vs lending risk in current cycles
How Litech (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) development works
Misconceptions about affordable housing and workforce housing
Why small-town developments often pre-lease 100%

Key Insights

Secondary Midwest markets can deliver 10–12%+ cash-on-cash returns
Occupancy above 94% across stabilized Midwest assets
Workforce housing demand is structural, not speculative
Rural communities are often underserved and overlooked
Capital protection matters more than chasing upside

Jeremy also explains how his Navy background shaped his approach to real estate: No speculation. Only execution.

Topics Covered

Midwest multifamily investing Workforce housing development Litech tax credit investing Recession-resistant housing Class C multifamily strategy Secondary and tertiary market investing Insurance pressures in multifamily Hospitality development case study

Connect with Jeremy Yost

Instagram: Jeremy R. Yost Website: https://www.yms-rentals.com

Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com