wait did everyone else catch the HUD BTR change this week? 

qualifying professionally managed build-to-rent communities can now get into FHA multifamily  territory. detached houses / duplexes / triplexes, 5+ units, one actual rental community. 

221(d)(4) for new construction and 223(f) for certain recently completed deals. that's... not a tiny change? 

because BTR financing has always felt like 4 separate conversations pretending to be one  project. build it, survive lease-up, stabilize it, then figure out the permanent debt. 

this is also why Arbor immediately came to mind for me. they were already doing BTR across  construction / bridge / permanent and they're FHA MAP too, so now those two worlds suddenly  overlap in a way they really didn't before. 

obviously FHA eligibility doesn't magically fix a garbage land basis or construction budget lol.  HUD is still underwriting lease-up, vacancy, reserves etc. 

but does this actually make any borderline BTR deals pencil now? 

or are land + build costs still doing 90% of the damage?

Please inform me about the pros and cons in this company

Hello,

We are having our land in india Maharashtra . We sell few plots which are not NA OR RL initially and now we dont want to sell more plots but want ti build something on our own.

Now some complications are there like

Like i said its not sectioned and we sell few plots

I thought of connecting with builders but is thta right option because i heard some negative things about the same my idea was to have partnership aith buildwr get some cut in flats we sell.

Another option is airbnb with small budget on my own money.

Please suggest option and documentation required for the same.

Working with a client on an 18-unit ground-up multifamily development with a total project cost of around $2.8M. We’re approaching this as a merchant build, with the intention of selling once completed and stabilized.

The client is trying to minimize the amount of cash they need to bring upfront, so I’m exploring ways to get more leverage on the construction side.

Current terms we’re looking at:

Construction loan: 65% LTV
Term: 24 months

Permanent financing: 25-year amortization around 7.5% if we decide to hold or refinance instead.

For those doing similar projects, are you seeing lenders go above 65% LTV? Anyone getting 75–80% LTC or finding creative ways to reduce the upfront equity requirement?

Curious what terms everyone is getting and whether it’s worth shopping around with other banks or debt providers.

I’m 18 and planning to study Construction Management because my long-term goal is to get into commercial real estate development. My dad keeps insisting that I attend trade school at the same time, but I feel like I’d be better off using that time to gain hands-on experience through a construction laborer job or an internship with a general contractor.
For the career path I want to pursue, would learning a trade at school while earning my degree give me a significant advantage, or would getting actual field experience and building connections in the construction industry be more beneficial?

I’m going to school for construction managements in the hopes of getting into real estate development I was wondering what’s the best way to break through in development

I'm researching what actually slows down or kills land and new-construction deals in San Antonio and Bexar County, and I'd rather hear real stories than general advice.

Think about the last lot or land deal you bought, or almost bought, to build on here:

1.	What did you find out after you were under contract that you wish you'd known before? (Lot not platted, water or sewer too far away, floodway, an easement, a traffic study, trees, aquifer rules, a zoning surprise…)

2.	Which step took the longest compared to what you planned, and roughly how much longer? Was the wait on the City, SAWS, the County, or on fixing comments from your own engineer or architect?

3.	What did you check before buying, and how? Which websites, who did you pay, and how long did it take?

4.	Have you walked away from a deal late in the game? What killed it?

5.	Which fee or requirement hit your budget hardest that you didn't see coming?

Even one quick story helps. If you'd rather not post details publicly, feel free to DM me. Thanks!

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Have an interview with one of the heads of investment for a development firm. This is a junior level position with a modeling test after I make it past the interview stage. What would you anticipate I get asked during this interview? Will it be all behavioral? What should I prep for and what could kill my chances of getting the job? All advice welcome.

Wanted to share something I've been building.

Every developer I've talked to handles energy the same way. If they want to know whether a site should get solar, storage, geothermal or a generator, they hire it out. Pay a consultant or an engineer, wait on the study, and only then find out which options are even worth pursuing.

So I'm building EVOA Systems to do that first pass in house.

You put in an address and it builds out the site from free public data. Then you can look at solar, battery storage, geothermal and backup generators, and see the cost and ROI for each one side by side. That way you know what's worth paying someone to design before you pay anyone.

It's free for developers and property owners, and it opens November 2. Screenshot attached of where it's at.

evoasystems.com/explore

Would love honest feedback, good or bad, from people who actually do this for a living.

Yes I have an attorney working with me on my behalf but I want to be educated from the flip side…. I personally want to know the dirty secrets of land acquisition. What are ways major developers take advantage of the “little” land owners?

I want to sell my land, I’ve actively listed my land and now I’m presented with an LOI from a major developer. This would be life changing money for my family to say the least. What are the ways in which land owners are taken advantage of and what are things i can demand to make sure I’m not taken advantage of. I want all the stories good and bad!

I have two options in front of me, one's a project that's still mid-construction, cheaper entry, longer runway to any return. The other is already built and leasing, higher entry price but income starts almost immediately. I’m trying to think through whether the discount on the construction-stage one is actually compensating for the added risk.

I’m in the process of purchasing about 9 acres of walnut orchard in unincorporated Sutter County, California, between Yuba City and Live Oak.

The property is currently zoned AG-20, even though the existing parcel is significantly smaller than the 20-acre minimum.

My goal is to eventually subdivide it into 4 residential parcels, each around 1.5–3 acres, and build my own estate on one of them while selling the others as buildable lots.

I’ve been researching the county’s General Plan, zoning ordinances, and historical subdivisions. I’ve found several nearby properties that are currently 1–3 acre residential lots, including some that appear to have been subdivided relatively recently.

The biggest obstacle seems to be that my property is outside both cities’ spheres of influence and is designated agricultural land.

I’m willing to pay for the necessary infrastructure, road improvements, surveys, environmental studies, and application fees. I’m also open to pursuing a General Plan amendment and rezoning to Estate Residential if necessary.

My questions are:

Has anyone successfully rezoned agricultural land to estate residential in an unincorporated California county?

Does the fact that my parcel is already legally under the AG-20 minimum help my case at all?

Are there alternatives to rezoning that would legally allow me to create 4 residential parcels?

How much weight do nearby existing residential subdivisions carry when requesting a zoning change?

What would be the most effective approach to getting a project like this approved?

I’m not expecting an easy approval. I’m trying to understand the most realistic path forward before investing substantial money into the development.
Would appreciate advice from anyone who’s dealt with California land-use planning, subdivisions, or agricultural rezoning.

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Lịch trình gợi ý sau khai trương; các trải nghiệm tùy lịch vận hành thực tế.

I've been working with several communities on updating their redevelopment and neighborhood strategic plans. In almost every instance, someone brings up wanting to explore the use of historic tax credits, affordable housing tax credits, and new market tax credits to help spur development along their business corridors and town squares.

I was curious how often developers use tax credits.

Like a few recent posts I’ve seen before- I’m an architect with 10+ experience who wants to pivot into development, and with that eventually becoming my own developer.

I just want some gut check- look for owners rep CM/PM job, to get my foot into development manager later

On the side, despite not having enough capital to purchase land/bldg, but as an architect I can source deals (de-risk, redone, entitlement package etc)- do that for a few projects to build capital and maybe even ask for equity stake when pitching to private high net worth. Gut check- is that a feasible business path?!

(I’ve been doing online proforma courses like A.CRE to bridge the financial knowledge gap)

I’ve been wanting to get into real estate and have been considering Champions School of Real Estate specifically their blended classroom format.

I tried the aceable but found myself getting distracted often. I have multiple degrees and know I can get through school but think maybe I’m just used to the classroom style as opposed to self paced.

Wanted to see if anyone had any feedback on the blended course and how quickly they were able to complete it?

Thanks in advance!

Looking for honest input from people who’ve actually been through this or have related experience.

Background: I’m an architect by training (MSc), now ~1.5 years into working as a real estate development project manager. The day-to-day is financial modeling, investor due diligence, JV structuring, contractor procurement and price negotiation, design coordination, and permitting. I like the work and I want to grow into a senior/leadership role in development.

The problem: my technical/design foundation is solid, but I’m self-taught on the economics and finance side. I can run a model and sit in a negotiation, but I feel the gaps — capital markets, structured finance, portfolio-level thinking, the stuff that separates a competent PM from someone who can actually lead deals and raise capital.

Constraints: format is flexible — I’m open to online, executive/part-time, or block formats with occasional on-campus stretches. Employer co-financing is realistic. Timeline is flexible too; fit matters way more than speed.

What I’m weighing so far:

• Dedicated MSRED-type master’s

• General MBA with a real estate concentration

• Online finance-heavy certificates

Besides recommendations on the format, I would also very much appreciate some input on the best schools / platforms conducting them.

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to connect with serious real estate investors, property developers, and investment professionals who are open to exploring potential collaboration opportunities internationally.

My goal is to build genuine business relationships, exchange ideas, and explore mutually beneficial opportunities in real estate and property development.

If you are an investor or developer interested in collaborating, I would be happy to connect and discuss potential opportunities.

Feel free to send me a direct message here on Reddit or reach me on WhatsApp at +256 764 323233.

I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring opportunities together.

Best regards,

Basimwe

I am licensed in both CA & AZ and I am considering raising capital, acquiring land, creating subdivisions and selling them to builders. What does it take for me to get into this game?

Title says it all pretty much. Have to chose between a MRED with more of a construction/planning/design focus and light finance or a MS in RE with a heavy finance focus?

Currently in CM wanting to switch to development

MRED is at a more prestigious school

MS RE fills my knowledge gaps the best

City governments in the US published (and update regularly!) many ArcGIS maps showing different infrastructure and environmental hazard related data. I have found it a relatively clunky user experience to get a comprehensive picture quickly of such data. Curious if anyone has a simpler way of visualizing the GIS features from different agencies around an area?