HeyJared🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers
🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers Podcast with Kristi Kandel & Raphael CollazoThis podcast was created to break down the barriers of entry into development and make it as familiar as flipping a house or house-hacking a duplex.We feature:- Weekly interviews with local developers…
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How a First-Time Developer Built a $7.5M Project Without a Big Team | EP#72 (opens the original)
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What happens when you don't have deep pockets or a massive team but refuse to walk away from the opportunity? Will Hanrahan found a one-acre industrial property on Facebook Marketplace and bought it for $435,000. He didn't have the full vision figured out. He just knew the location had potential. Through zoning research, adaptive reuse, Brownfield programs, local funding, and strong relationships, that overlooked property became The Rail Yard, a $7.5M mixed-use development with 32 residential un
What Happens When Local Developers Get in the Same Room? | EP#71 (opens the original)
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What happens when developers from across the country come together to share what they’re actually building? In Episode #70, Raphael Collazo and Kristi Kandel recap the first LRED developer meetup in Louisville, bringing together local developers, investors, city leaders, and industry professionals. They talk about the real lessons from touring active projects, learning from experienced developers, navigating city challenges, and building relationships that can lead to new ideas and opportunities
Inside a First-Time Developer's 37-Acre Vision | EP#70 (opens the original)
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What if you didn’t need years of experience, a massive network, or millions in the bank to become a developer? YJ Tung shares how he went from working in tech and marketing to taking on his first 37-acre development project near California’s Western States Trail. With his partner, YJ is developing Forestill Basecamp, a hospitality project featuring 10 modular cabins, saunas, cold plunges, and recovery amenities designed for trail runners and endurance athletes. Along the way, they’ve had to navi
How a First-Time Developer Turned Setbacks Into Experience | EP#69 (opens the original)
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What happens when your first development project doesn't go as planned? After years in brokerage, Alan Sestito took the leap into development. His first project had potential but city delays, a reduced site plan, and unexpected setbacks quickly turned it into a real-world education. Instead of walking away, Alan adapted, leaned on his partner, and kept moving. In this episode, Alan shares the lessons behind his first project, the importance of strong partnerships, understanding your market, and
From Small-Town Roots to Community Developer | EP#68 (opens the original)
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What if you didn’t need millions of dollars or generational wealth to become a developer? In this episode, Kristi Kandel sits down with Kimberly Honea to talk about her journey from a small-town Oklahoma upbringing to hospitality, adaptive reuse, and launching her own development company. Kimberly shares the hard lessons behind taking the leap, learning construction and finance, finding the right partners and mentors, knowing when to walk away from a bad deal, and using incentives to make projec
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