What are we building today?

What are we building today?

Meredith Zoe Munger

Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Declining
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
33%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Get inspired to build housing! Building is cheaper than buyer a home, and California laws have opened the door to allowing homeowners and start real estate investors can build - and create immense profits. Construction lender Meredith Munger and her team talk with homeowners, investors, developers and industry experts about their projects and how they're optimizing return on investment.

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Recent Episodes

ADU Events! An opportunity to feel around an ADU

Mar 03, 2026 7m

These upcoming events are great opportunities to see what it's like to live in an ADU, notice the craftsmanship of the contractors and get ideas about design and storage.

HCD Clarifies 2026 California ADU rules - up to 6 units allowed!

Feb 20, 2026 16m

HCD discusses the new ADU rules and their nuances including how many units are allowed (6!), terminology, avoiding impact fees and fire sprinklers.

How DSCR Loans Work | Why Pro Formas Matter

Feb 13, 2026 11m

Learn about the return of investor-friendly DSCR loans which allow you to buy and refinance rental properties with the need to show personal income or tax returns. DSCR also forms the basis of…

Meet the Builder: CalHomeCo!

Feb 13, 2026 24m

Meredith talks with Brian Zanini of CalHomeCo, on of the top ADU builders in San Diego on best practices and how to save money on your ADU project. https://calhomeco.com/

Phased Construction Reduces Risk, Cash Reserves Needed

Feb 04, 2026 12m

If you're a newer investor, it's tempting to plan for the largest possible construction that can fit on your land. This can dramatically reduce costs and knock everything out at once. Except, you're…

Handholding Help on your ADU Project

Jan 19, 2026 27m

Meredith interviews Kimberly Barnett, and Realtor and real estate investor who helps homeowners in her community through their ADU and remodeling projects. Kimberly's tip plus an update on new Fannie…

JUST OUT! HCD issues Addendum to the ADU Handbook!

Dec 18, 2025 46m

This addendum really clarifies specific HCD rules and warns municipalities that they may not be subjective - or else. Arm yourself with this info…

How to know what you CAN build on your Property | Flexible design that can be split or united

Dec 12, 2025 18m

00:00 Introduction00:16 What's feasible on your property06:06 Strategy: Flex design that can be converted09:11 Potential 2026 housing laws that matter10:15 Remodeling value on older homes14:32…

ROI on Remodeling

Dec 03, 2025 8m

What are the best remodel projects to get a higher value for selling or more rental income? Here's the math.

Why pros have switched from fi & flips to ground-up construction

Nov 26, 2025 11m

Buying existing properties costs $500-$1,200 per square foot, plus renovation costs. New construction costs about $250 per square foot with minimal maintenance for 15+ years.How to get started?…

New housing laws and what you're LIKELY to build | Meredith's personal construction plans | How to buy a winery and 4 homes with FHA

Nov 20, 2025 20m

Meredith reviews the most important laws that go into effect in 2026 and what's most likely to help the average property owner, including new lot split opportunities that make construction less…

What is a construction loan? | "All in" budgets | New Loan options for rental properties

Nov 17, 2025 28m

Meredith explains how a construction loan works. Loan Officer Anthony Beauchamp joins Meredith on why 75% of ADUs that are permitted never actually get built, the importance of the 'all in' budget,…

Grandma builds an ADU for $1 mil retirement fund | Tiny Homes vs. ADUs

Nov 12, 2025 14m

This week we talked to a widow who lives in her four bedroom house but has only $2000 monthly in retirement income. By building an ADU we show how she can create a $1 million cash retirement…

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What are we building today? has published 13 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Business, Investing.

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