AI is changing commercial real estate, but it’s not replacing expertise. Miles breaks down where AI works, where it lies, and how to use it without creating fake productivity or bad work product.

A blown-up multifamily deal sparks a deeper conversation about broker ethics, reading the room, and knowing when to say “I don’t know.” Miles reflects on mistakes, misrepresentation, and building trust in commercial real estate.

Miles shares the behind-the-scenes reality of sourcing a multifamily deal: calling dozens of agents, filtering signal from noise, and stepping up when the moment matters. From waiving contingencies to racing a year-end close for depreciation, this episode is about calculated risk, conviction, and why real opportunities reward decisiveness.

In this episode of The Dirt, Miles breaks down real-world real estate lessons using a wildly competitive game of Monopoly. From why home-run deals are overrated to why cash flow, quick exits, and good relationships actually win, this episode is about what matters in real estate.

Miles talks honestly about why holding too much cash can be a problem, even when the market feels risky. He explains why buying warehouses right now feels dangerous, why finding a “safe” deal still takes real work, and why he’s looking at apartments instead. This episode is about fear, effort, and the pressure to make your money do something—without pretending there’s an easy answer.

Miles talks about zoning, the complexity of valuing industrial land, and an overview of the market today.

Miles discusses the mentality behind being a "rainmaker", commitment, and risk taking in business.

Miles talks about L.A. city historic planning corruption and local politics.