Upcoming Course: Fundamentals of Real Estate Development

Next week, we kick off the next cohort of Fundamentals of Real Estate Development—a five-week online bootcamp that simulates the real-world experience of taking a project from idea to ribbon-cutting.

You’ll follow a new developer tackling her first purchase and re-development project. Along the way, you’ll confront the same challenges every new developer faces—finding the right site, lining up financing, managing design and construction, and negotiating with investors, lenders, and contractors.

By the end, you’ll have a step-by-step playbook for doing it yourself—plus the confidence and community to keep you progressing.

Learn How Local Real Estate Projects Actually Get Built

What You’ll Learn: 🧠

📊 Market Analysis
How developers assess opportunities in local markets and choose the right projects.

💰 Project Underwriting
Evaluate financial feasibility—costs, revenues, and expected returns—using real pro formas and models.

🏦 Raising Debt & Equity
Understand how to structure and secure capital from lenders and investors.

🤝 Deal Negotiations
Learn to negotiate purchase terms, financing, and leases for optimal outcomes.

📐 Design & Construction Management
Select and manage architects and general contractors to bring your vision to life—on time and on budget.

🏢 Delivering the Property
Oversee construction, lease-up, and turnover—ensuring a successful, stabilized project.

What You’ll Get: 🎁

🏙️ The 100 Berrett Street Case Study
Experience the full development cycle through Dana’s story—from site selection to lease-up.

📒 Real-World Models & Templates
Download underwriting spreadsheets, budgets, and checklists used by practicing developers.

🎤 Capstone Project Presentation
Design and pitch your own development business plan—live—to peers and instructors.

🌐 Lifetime Circle Access
Join a peer community of developers, architects, brokers, and operators learning and building together.

📚 Step-by-Step Developer Playbook
A practical guide you’ll keep returning to—whether you’re pursuing your first deal or scaling to larger projects.

Our Last Development Cohort of 2025

We’ll look forward to seeing you in a Thesis Driven course this fall.

— Kam, Brad & Paul