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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, powered by First National, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk are joined by Braiden Goodchild, VP of Capital Formation and Strategic Transactions at Equiton, to examine why multifamily remains one of Canada’s most compelling real estate sectors. Braiden explains how Equiton creates value by acquiring properties with significant rent gaps and driving returns through renovations, operational improvements, and disciplined asset management rather than relying on market appreciation.
He discusses the importance of fiduciary responsibility, investor education, and flexible capital structures when working with institutional and private investors. The conversation also explores AI-powered property operations, purpose-built rental development strategies in commuter markets, and the demographic trends that could sustain rental demand and create attractive multifamily investment opportunities for years ahead.
What you will learn:
- How to capture 25-30% value gaps through unit renovation and rent growth strategies
- Why fiduciary duty and investor education are non-negotiable
- The “Structure Agnostic” Capital Raising Framework
- How operational AI integration now drives 100% of real estate returns
- The “Belt Strategy” formula for purpose-built rental viability
- Why demographic headwinds favor multifamily for the next decade
Braiden Goodchild is Vice President of Capital Formation and Strategic Transactions at Equiton, a vertically integrated real estate investment and asset management platform managing $1.7 billion in assets under management. With extensive experience spanning municipal planning, development consulting, investment banking, and international real estate advisory, including leading PwC’s 80-person real estate M&A practice in London, Goodchild brings a sophisticated perspective on capital markets and transaction structures.
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