Rehab Versus New Build

Bring Back the Bustle

Jan 12 2026 | 00:13:44

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Show Notes

An Analysis of Rehab vs. New Build in Rural Development To rehabilitate an existing building or to build from the ground up, that is the question. It’s a dilemma that plays out with rural investments in particular because rural towns usually have many vacant lots and dilapidated buildings from which to choose. Hi, welcome to Bring Back the Bustle, a podcast about revitalizing rural America. I’m Shavon Jones, your host. This week we’re discussing the impact of the rehab versus new build decision on rural investment returns. So that’s where we’re going to end up—with a formula or process for […]

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