Section 6 - The Creative Plays
Section 5 - The Money & The People
Section 4 - Big Infrastructure Moves
Section 3 - Hidden landmines
Section 2 - First Green Lights
Intro + Section 1 - Real Estate Development Dictionary
Answering the most common questions from new and aspiring real estate developers. What it takes, how to work with me, and how to know if you’re ready to become a TrueInvestor.
This is the full 2-hour breakdown of my real estate development journey—from one house on 9 acres to a 41-lot subdivision deal with KB Homes. Watch this if you’re ready to level up as a developer, investor, or land buyer.
This is how the final deal came together with KB Homes. The pitch, the negotiation, and the terms that sealed it.
Want to develop land? Here are the micro milestones that can make or break your timeline. Zoning, permits, engineering, and what to never overlook.
I had a $2.5M offer for this project. I took $1.25M instead—and made more. Here’s the breakdown of why the lower offer was actually the better play.
Learn how I got my private lender to say yes—without hard selling or pressure. This is how you build trust and close big-money deals.
In this episode, I break down exactly how I structured a creative seller-financed deal on a 9-acre parcel that I turned into 41 lots and sold for $1.25 million. I walk you through how I negotiated the terms, raised capital, and used seller financing to reduce risk while staying in control of the deal.I’ll show you how I built trust with the seller, used handwritten contracts to close fast, and found the right civil engineering firm that made the deal 10 times more valuable.If you’re looking to do bigger deals without your own cash, this episode is your blueprint.
In this episode, I break down exactly how I went from buying a single house on 9 acres to converting it into 41 buildable lots and selling it to a national homebuilder for $1.25M. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just the raw play-by-play from the first text to the closing table.Introduction to the Series (00:00:00)
Overview of the Property Deal (00:01:16)
Purpose of the Podcast (00:02:10)
Lead Generation Insights (00:03:03)
First Lead Acquisition (00:03:58)
Initial Contact with Seller (00:05:44)
Building Rapport with the Seller (00:11:08)
Setting Up the Appointment (00:11:54)
Property Analysis and Due Diligence (00:12:54)
Recording Appointments (00:15:44)
Introduction to Kitchen Table Negotiation (00:17:24)
Teaser for Part Two (00:18:17)
In this episode, I break down real-life examples of costly mistakes, the right way to research land, and how to avoid the hidden expenses that wipe out profits. If you’re serious about real estate investing and development, this is a must-watch.
Most real estate investors stay broke because they fall for the biggest lie in business—playing it safe. If you’re stuck, frustrated, or afraid to take the next step, this episode is your ultimate reality check.
In this episode, I break down the real traits of successful men in business, the biggest mistakes investors make, and why most people don’t understand true leadership. Plus, I explain how to transition from real estate investor to developer and why meeting sellers alone can be a huge risk.
Most people think they’re being productive, but the truth is they’re wasting hours every day on things that don’t move the needle. I break down 10 battle-tested productivity hacks from military, business, and life that will help you track your time, eliminate distractions, and maximize results.
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:22 - Why most people waste time without realizing it
0:02:43 - The CEO method for tracking your time
0:05:09 - The Delta Principle: How to prioritize high-ROI tasks
0:07:20 - The biggest productivity mistakes people make
0:09:50 - How to structure your day like a high performer
0:12:44 - Why you need to schedule your bedtime, not your wake-up time
0:15:32 - How to eliminate decision fatigue and streamline your workflow
0:18:50 - Why high performers use timers to get more done
0:20:50 - The 25-5 rule: How to work in focused bursts for maximum efficiency
Raising capital is one of the most powerful skills in business, but not all strategies are created equal. I break down how Grant Cardone and Elon Musk raise money, their key differences, and what real estate investors can learn from them.0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:22 - The real difference between Grant Cardone and Elon Musk
0:02:43 - How Grant Cardone raises money (and why it works)
0:05:09 - The hidden fees and profits in Grant Cardone’s model
0:07:20 - Why most investors fail at raising capital
0:09:50 - Elon Musk’s method: Build first, raise money later
0:12:44 - How billionaires dominate entire industries
0:15:32 - The biggest mistakes new investors make
0:18:50 - The best way to raise capital for real estate
0:20:50 - Which strategy should you use?
Fast home construction sounds like the solution to the housing crisis, but the real issue isn’t speed—it’s land. I break down why land entitlements, zoning laws, and infrastructure are the real bottlenecks that stop new developments.
Boxabl and other prefab home companies claim to revolutionize real estate, but they ignore the biggest challenge: where to place these homes legally. If you're serious about investing, you need to understand the real obstacles developers face.
Timestamps:0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:22 - Why Boxabl and prefab homes are overhyped0:02:43 - The real issue behind the housing crisis0:03:57 - Why land approvals take years0:06:21 - How zoning laws slow down development0:08:33 - The biggest challenge for real estate investors0:12:01 - The hidden costs of real estate development0:13:45 - Why utilities are a major roadblock0:18:50 - What developers actually focus on0:20:50 - The smartest way to invest in real estate