Real Estate Development Firm

Put your capital into real estate development.

You bring the capital. We bring the system, the team, and the deals. BuildUp is a development firm led by Arthur and Ruben Ryapolov, with $84M+ developed and sold, 250+ doors, and 1,000+ lots, guiding investors through every stage of a real project, from land to exit.

250+

Doors Developed

1,000+

Lots

$84M+

Developed & Sold

26K+

Community Members

Why BuildUp

Your role is decision-making, not execution.

Development runs on a team where every member is paid by the deal. You sit in the CEO seat: your job is making sure the numbers pencil. We built the system, the team, and the relationships so your capital goes to work without you swinging a hammer.

The Lender

Funds 85-90% of the project capital.

The Builder

Hires and manages every subcontractor.

The Drafter

Handles layout, design, and city permits.

The Agent

Sources the land and sells the finished product.

Development can return 25% equity and 100%+ cash-on-cash on a single project. It all comes down to the numbers. Compare that to the S&P’s ~10% or a rental’s 8-15%.

See our developments in motion.

Walk through real BuildUp projects on film, from foundation to finished home.

Real Estate Development Consulting

The same process we run on our own projects.

We consult clients through the entire development process, the exact process we run on our own projects.

  1. 01Land Acquisition & Zoning
  2. 02Underwriting & Deal Analysis
  3. 03Capital & Lender Access
  4. 04Construction & Project Management
  5. 05Exit Strategy & Scale

Nationwide

Where our clients are building.

The people we consult and mentor have 300+ units in progress across 20+ states. Click a market to see who is building there.

346

Units developing live

49

Markets

Map of the United States showing where BuildUp clients are developing
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Two Ways In

Community and Consulting

The Community

A Community of 26,000+

Developers, investors, and operators learning from live projects: sharing deals, numbers, and lessons in real time.

The Entry Point

The BuildUp Challenge

For anyone serious about getting into development. Learn the live process and find out if development is right for you.

The Network

The network we actually use.

Clients and community members get access to the lender, builder, and supplier network we actually use on our own projects.

40+

Vetted Lenders

100+

Builders & GCs

60+

Deal Sources

25+

Materials Partners

Network access available through consulting engagements and the community.

Arthur and Ruben Ryapolov on a development site

The Brothers · Media Presence

1.2M+

Combined Audience

10.8M

Top Video Views

Every project is documented from foundation to finish. Arthur and Ruben are one of the most-followed development teams in America.

Brand partnerships →

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need money or perfect credit to get started?+

No. Plenty of our members start by raising capital or partnering. Kadoh built an 11-door pipeline without using any personal funds. What you need first is a good deal and the process to underwrite it; the money follows.

How quickly can I expect to see results?+

Every build is different. Some members close their first deal within months, and a full build cycle takes longer. We teach you to move at the pace of your capital and your market, not at the pace of hype.

Can I do this with a full-time job?+

Yes. We built our first home while clocking in every day at a 9-5. The system is designed so you can run your first project without quitting your job.

Is this a good time to start in the market?+

Good deals exist in every market; underwriting tells you which ones. We are active developers right now, and we teach you to buy right rather than try to time the market.

Do I need construction or real estate experience?+

No. Reina had zero construction experience and is general-contracting her own home build. The 7 steps assume you are starting from scratch.

How do I know you're the right people to help me?+

We are active developers, not just teachers: 250+ doors, 1,000+ residential lots, and $84M+ developed and sold, documented from foundation to finish. Look at the portfolio, then decide.

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