Making it in Real Estate

Starting Out as a Developer

By: John McNellis

Narrated by: John McNellis

This updated and expanded edition includes 20 new chapters covering leadership, investment decisions, the regulatory environment, and guidance on how to survive a downturn.

What does it take to be a successful real estate developer? Best-selling author John McNellis tells you how, sharing practical tips and advice from his wealth of experience over 35 years in real estate development. Like meeting with a mentor over coffee, McNellis entertains with witty anecdotes and wisdom on how to take advantage of opportunities and avoid pitfalls. Offering humorous insights, the book covers the ins and outs of how to get financing, working with architects, brokers, and other professionals, how to make a good deal, and win approval for your project.

©2020 Urban Land Institute (P)2020 John McNellis

Candid as it gets

Great perspective on the love of a developer and what to expect. Loved it, worth the credit.

Must read for any aspiring developers

As a young developer myself, currently 27 in an industry where most are +50 it seems, this books gives a very good foundation of what to consider and know when starting. I would strongly recommend this book.

Extremely good read.

Great information, easy to understand straight to the point. Articulate and concise. But easy to understand if you are a novice.

Definitely worthwhile

One of the best books on real estate that I have read in a long time. Really refreshing how real the author talks about real estate. No fluff, just facts.

Excellent

This should be required reading for anyone interested in commercial real estate and the practical operation of retail shopping centers. John has managed to make an otherwise dull topic interesting and informative. Excellent book!