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Your Small-Scale Redevelopment Accelerator

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What you get:

  • 7 core modules with 13+ hours of video training, for each step of the development process
  • Complete resource vault with deal analyzers, due diligence checklists, pitch deck examples, and build plans (the same tools I use for my own deals)
  • A 6-month free trial of The Lab, where Katie hosts weekly group coaching calls (*$99/month after trial)ย 
  • Lifetime access to our private FB community
  • The Build to Sell Breakdown course (my complete townhome development system)
  • Library featuring Q&As, trainings, and courses from experts like Brandon Turner (branding and fundraising), Amanda Han CPA (tax strategy), and Brody Fausett (tiny homes & glamping resorts).ย 
  • Lifetime access to all content and future updates

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Rookie Redeveloper Training Library: The Roadmap

  1. START HERE ๐Ÿ“

    5 lessons
    1. Welcome! ๐Ÿค 
    2. How to Navigate This Course ๐Ÿ—บ
    3. Course Outline ๐Ÿ“™
    4. Access The Lab ๐Ÿงช
    5. Important Links + Contact Info ๐Ÿ”—
  2. All Course Resources A-Z

    1 lesson
    1. Access All Course Resources Here
  3. Module 1 - Savvy Strategy & Market Research ๐Ÿ”Ž

    7 lesson
    1. Module 1
    1. Choose Your Strategy ๐Ÿค”

      1. Build to Sell: The Basics ๐Ÿ” 
      2. Build to Rent ABC's
      3. Property Restoration/Renovations
    2. Market Research

      1. 1. Market Research ๐Ÿ”Ž
      2. 2. Is Your Market Development Friendly? ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€โš–๏ธ
      3. SAFE Framework Training
  4. Module 2 - Acquisitions + Due Diligence

    3 lessons
    1. Acquisitions

      1. Acquisitions: Video Lesson โž•๐Ÿš๏ธ
    2. Due Diligence

      1. Due Diligence Tracker - Video Walkthrough ๐Ÿ“†
      2. Rock Your First Meeting with the City ๐Ÿ’ช
  5. Module 3: Underwriting & Financing

    12 lesson
    1. Welcome!
    1. Deal Calculator Resources + Walk-Throughs

      1. Underwriting Resources
      2. Video Walkthrough Pt. 1
      3. Video Walkthrough pt. 2
      4. Calculator Walkthrough Pt. 3
    2. Advanced Underwriting - Syndication Spreadsheet Training

      1. Intro to the Syndicated Deal Analyzer
      2. Syndicated Deal Analyzer Spreadsheet Walk-Through
    3. Valuation, Structure, Financing, & Capital Raising

      1. Valuing Property
      2. Debt vs. Equity Pt. 1
      3. Debt vs. Equity Pt. 2
      4. How to Structure Your Deal
      5. Finding + Working With Investors
  6. Module 4 - Predevelopment + Design

    5 lessons
    1. Welcome!
    2. 1. Your Design Team ๐ŸŽจ
    3. ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ REPLAY: Harness the Full Power of Your Architect w/ Diana Ossa
    4. Rezoning ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€โš–๏ธ
    5. Replatting
  7. Module 5 - Navigating Construction

    6 lessons
    1. Welcome!
    2. 1. Your Role in the Construction Phase ๐Ÿ‘ท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ
    3. 2. Your Construction Team ๐Ÿ› 
    4. 3. Contractor Communication 101 ๐Ÿ“ฃ
    5. 4. What To Do When You Visit the Job Site ๐Ÿ—
    6. 5. Managing Construction Funds ๐Ÿ’ธ
  8. Module 6 - Sales/Leasing, Marketing & Property Management

    8 lesson
    1. Welcome!
    1. Selling Strategies

      1. 1. Selling Strategies ๐Ÿ’ฐ
      2. 2. Sales & Marketing Team ๐Ÿ’ช
    2. Property Management Strategies

      1. Property Management Strategies
    3. Marketing Strategies

      1. Pt 1: Marketing & Branding Basics
      2. Pt. 2: Your Marketing Funnel
    4. Retail Leasing Strategies

      1. REPLAY: Q&A Beth Azor, the Retail Leasing Queen - How to Find and Lease to Mom and Pop Tenants
      2. Retail Leasing Resources - Franchise Leasing Criteria, Tenant Vetting Checklists, etc.
  9. Module 7 - Exit Strategy, Close Out, and Wrap Up!

    5 lessons
    1. Welcome
    2. Build to Sell: How to Close Out! ๐ŸŽ‰
    1. Build to Rent: Close Out and Exit Strategies

      1. Build to Rent: How to Close Out
      2. Asset Management for Build to Rent
      3. Investor Comms for Build to Rent
  10. Wrapping Up!

    1 lesson
    1. Next Steps
  11. THE VAULT: Archived Bonus Trainings

    12 lessons
    1. Tackling ADUs and New Construction w/ Derek Sherrell
    2. AI Pitch Deck with Buck Shotio
    3. Navigating Fundraising and Legal Compliance w/ Bethany Laflam
    4. Raising Money 101 with Brandon Turner
    5. Modular Home Development with Brody Fausett
    6. Harness the Full Power of Your Architect w/ Diana Ossa
    7. Tax Strategy w/ Amanda Han and Matt Macfarland of Keystone CPA
    8. Asset Management with Tammy Richey ๐Ÿ“Š
    9. Personal Brands + Brand Partnerships w/ Maria Fristrom ๐ŸŽจ
    10. Real Estate Attorney John Dierkson ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€โš–๏ธ
    11. City Planner Randy Haynes ๐Ÿ›
    12. Historical Tax Credits w/ Doug Moss
  12. BONUS: Deal Deep Dives ๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

    5 lessons
    1. The Dechiro: Mixed Use Build to Rent

      1. Pt 1 - Acquisition + Due Diligence
      2. Pt 2 - Capital Stack + Construction
      3. Pt. 3 - Marketing, Management, + Lessons Learned
    2. Grappolo: Build to Sell Cottage Cluster

      1. Part 1: Acquisition, Predevelopment, & Rezoning Hurdles ๐Ÿšง
      2. Part 2: Design, Deal Structure, Construction, Sales, & Lessons Learned
  13. BONUS: Build Your Development Dream Team Training ๐Ÿ’ช

    5 lessons
    1. Build a Development Dream Team: Intro
    2. The Feasibility Team
    3. The Design Team
    4. The Construction Team
    5. Sales & Marketing Team
  14. BONUS: Building a Brand through Social Media with Brandon Turner

    7 lessons
    1. Intro and Personal Branding
    2. Social Media
    3. Crafting Content
    4. Performing
    5. Taking Your Followers Into the Real World
    6. Social Media Planning
    7. Bonus
  15. BONUS: The Build to Sell Breakdown Online Course ๐ŸŽ

    1 lesson
    1. Access The Build to Sell Breakdown
  16. BONUS: Build Plans ๐Ÿ“

    1 lesson
    1. Download Build Plan Examples
  17. BONUS: Tiny Homes, Huge Returns - Course by Brody Fausett

    171 lessons
    1. Introduction to Tiny Home Resorts

      1. Welcome to Tiny Homes, Huge Returns
      2. Introduction to Tiny Home Resorts
      3. Why Tiny Home Resorts?
      4. The Evolution of the Tiny Home Movement
      5. Tiny Home Living V.S. Tiny Home Renting
      6. Types of Tiny Homes
      7. Tiny Homes as Investments
    2. Real World Case Studies

      1. Introduction to Real World Case Studies
      2. Case Study: Successful Tiny Home Resorts
      3. Analyzing Failures: What Went Wrong?
      4. Innovation in Tiny Home Living Spaces
      5. Global Tiny Home Trends
      6. Design and Aesthetics in Tiny Home Resorts
    3. Crafting and Casting Your Vision

      1. Introduction to Crafting and Casting Your Vision
      2. Dream It (Pinterest, Alibaba, Airbnb)
      3. Vision Board Worksheets Tutorial
      4. Vision Building Worksheet
      5. Visual Concept Development Worksheet
      6. Checking the Lifestyle Box
      7. Who You Will Do Business With
      8. Mission Statement
      9. Emotion and Logic
      10. Vibe Check
    4. The Process from A-Z

      1. Introduction to the Process from A-Z
      2. Conceptualization and Vision Crafting
      3. The Roadmap: Planning to Execution
      4. The Roadmap Checklist Tutorial
      5. The Roadmap Checklist
      6. Project Milestones and Time Management
      7. Project Milestones Checklist
      8. Quality Control and Standardization
      9. Post-Completion: Launching and Operational Training
    5. Team Players and Their Roles

      1. Introduction to Team Players and Their Roles
      2. Roles and Responsibilities of Team Members
      3. Assembling Your Dream Team
      4. Building Your Dream Team Worksheet Tutorial
      5. Building Your Dream Team Worksheet
      6. The Importance of Effective Communication
      7. Working with Contractors and Suppliers
      8. Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics
    6. Deal Strategy

      1. Introduction to Deal Strategy
      2. Income Strategies
      3. Identifying Investment Opportunities
      4. Strategies for Negotiation and Deal Making
      5. Financing Strategy Magic
      6. Manging Investor Expectations
      7. Competitive Analysis and Strategic Positioning
      8. Exit Strategies for Investors
      9. Designing Your Buy Box
      10. Designing Your Buy Box Worksheet
      11. Deal Strategy Walkthrough #1
      12. Deal Strategy Walkthrough #2
    7. Deal Structure

      1. Introduction to Deal Structure
      2. Types of Investment Structures
      3. Legal Considerations for Deal Structuring
      4. Tax Implications of Various Deal Structures
      5. Partnership Agreements and Joint Ventures
      6. Risk v. Reward
      7. Deal Structure Walkthrough #1
      8. Deal Structure Walkthrough #2
      9. Deal Structure Walkthrough #3
    8. Financial Analysis and Tools

      1. Introduction to Financial Analysis and Tools
      2. Using Financial Models for Tiny Home Resorts
      3. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
      4. Investment Appraisal Techniques
      5. Tax Implications of Deal Structures
      6. Tax Benefits and Strategy
      7. Understanding Key Financial Metrics
      8. Tiny Home Cash on Cash Calculator Tutorial
      9. Tiny Home Cash on Cash Calculator
    9. Cover Your Assets

      1. Introduction to Cover Your Assets
      2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
      3. Insurance Options for Resorts
      4. Insurance Costs
      5. Security Measures for Your Resort
      6. Succession Planning and Asset Transfer
    10. Choosing a Market (Market Analysis and Trends)

      1. Introduction to Choosing a Market
      2. Analyzing Market Demand for Tiny Home Resorts
      3. Think Different Market Analysis Worksheet Tutorial
      4. Think Different Market Analysis Worksheet
      5. Site Selection Criteria
      6. Site Selection Criteria Checklist
      7. Demographic and Economic Factors
      8. The Impact of Location on Investment
      9. Future Trends in Market Demand
    11. Finding Your Resort

      1. Introduction to Finding Your Resort
      2. Who Based Finding
      3. The Secret Sauce to Finding Deals
      4. Scouting for the Ideal Location
      5. Feasibility Studies for Site Selection
      6. Negotiating Purchase or Lease Agreements
      7. How Based Finding
      8. Think Different: Finding Your Resort Walkthrough
      9. Think Different: Finding Your Resort Worksheet
      10. Community Involvement and Impact
      11. Measure Twice, Cut Once
    12. Site Planning and Design

      1. Introduction to Site Planning and Design
      2. Master Planning for Tiny Home Resorts
      3. The Design Process: Dream It, Write It
      4. Integrating Community Spaces
      5. Think Different: Amenities Worksheet
      6. Environmental Considerations and Landscaping
      7. Designing for Accessibility and Inclusivity
      8. Creating Site Plan Renderings
    13. Choosing a Tiny Home Manufacturer

      1. Introduction to Choosing a Tiny Home Manufacturer
      2. Criteria for Selecting a Manufacturer
      3. Vetting Manufacturers: Due Diligence
      4. Customization vs. Prefabrication Models
      5. Manufacturer Case Studies
      6. Top Tiny Home Manufacturers Reference Guide
      7. Building Long-Term Relationships with Manufacturers
    14. Funding Your Resort

      1. Introduction to Funding Your Resort
      2. Exploring Funding Options
      3. Think Different: Funding Your Resort Worksheet
      4. Tapping into Equity
      5. Pitching Investors
      6. Pitching Lenders
      7. The Process of Obtaining Funding
      8. Tiny Home Resort Budget Planning Calculator
    15. Pre-Construction Phase

      1. Introduction to Pre-Construction Phase
      2. Hiring the Right Contractors
      3. Navigating the Permitting Process
      4. Essential Documents for Permit Applications
      5. Addressing Zoning and Land-Use Features
      6. Compliance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations
      7. Risk Management in the Pre-Construction Phase
      8. Building Permit Checklist
    16. Construction and Development

      1. Introduction to Construction and Development
      2. Phases of Construction
      3. Construction Checklist
      4. Project Management Essentials
      5. Managing Delays and Overruns
    17. Resort Operations and Management

      1. Introduction to Resort Operations and Management
      2. Day-to-Day Resort Management
      3. Staffing and Human Resource Management
      4. Implementing Operational Systems and Technologies
      5. Automation Companies Reference Guide
      6. Useful Hardware Tools and Technologies
      7. Hardware Tools and Technologies Reference Guide
      8. Guest Services and Experiences
      9. Creating a Memorable Guest Experience Worksheet
      10. Maintenance, Upkeep, and Renovation
      11. Creating Unique Experiences and Packages
    18. Marketing and Sales

      1. Introduction to Marketing and Sales
      2. Developing a Brand and Identity
      3. Digital Marketing Strategies
      4. Customer Relationship Management
      5. Analytics and Market Research
    19. Expand and Scale

      1. Introduction to Expand and Scale
      2. Evaluating the Potential for Expansion
      3. Scaling Strategies for Tiny Home Resorts
      4. Diversification of Resort Offerings
      5. Building Brand Loyalty and Repeat Business
      6. Franchising and Licensing Models
    20. Recycle Your Money

      1. Introduction to Recycle Your Money
      2. Financial Reinvestment Strategies
      3. Leveraging Equity for Growth
      4. Cashflow Management for Reinvestment
      5. Succession Planning and Long-Term Wealth
    21. Creating Your Action Plan

      1. Introduction to Creating Your Action Plan
      2. Creating Your Action Plan Guide
      3. Setting Clear Objectives and Milestones
      4. Tailoring the Plan for Your Specific Needs
      5. Risk Management and Contingency Planning
      6. Monitoring Progress and Making Adjustments
      7. Documenting and Learning from the Process
    22. Outro to Tiny Home Resorts

      1. Introduction to Outro
      2. Review Key Points
      3. Execution and Accountability
    23. Bonus

      1. Interview: Chris Jaussi, Founder of ZipKit Homes
      2. Interview: Jaren Glazier, Owner of Cave Lakes Ranch