We Study Billionaires - The Investors Podcast

On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle give an overview of their best quality stock idea for Q1 2025. This quarter, they discuss AppFolio. AppFolio is a high-growth software company revolutionizing property management. Clay and Kyle explore its impressive revenue growth, competitive advantages, and how AI-driven innovations like Realm-X are helping AppFolio capture market share. The conversation also covers key risks, the competitive landscape, and the company's valuation, providing listeners with a comprehensive analysis of whether AppFolio is a compelling investment opportunity. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - A business overview of AppFolio. 13:04 - The five parties that AppFolio supports with their software services. 22:10 - How AppFolio is utilizing AI to create a moat around their business. 25:35 - Why AppFolio is a payments business disguised as a SAAS business. 30:16 - An overview of the competitive environment for AppFolio. 39:19 - Why we would consider adding back R&D expenses to de