Ep. 198 — Why Phoenix Multifamily Still Attracts Investors | ABI’s Tyler Bruggman
Release Date: 03/10/2026
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info_outlineIn Episode 198 of the Neighborhood Ventures podcast, Kiss My Assets, CEO Jamison Manwaring sits down with Tyler Bruggman of ABI Multifamily, part of one of the most active brokerage teams in Arizona. They discuss a recent Queen Creek apartment deal that drew heavy investor interest, why buyers are shifting toward newer vintage properties, and how supply, absorption, and interest rates are shaping the Phoenix multifamily market in 2026. Tyler also shares what ABI is seeing from buyers and sellers across the Valley—and why Phoenix continues to stand out as one of the strongest long-term multifamily investment markets in the country.