Thinking Through Platforms in Real Estate, Part 1: Definitions

Ben Thompson at Stratechery is a great read, and he really does get my gears turning. Today's email/post is particularly interesting as it raises some questions as to what a platform actually is and what it might look like in real estate going forward.

Consider this a "big think" post in which I try to think through some issues out loud.

For years, I've b…