Full Guide To Becoming A Real Estate Developer (2 Hour Course)

Arthur's complete 2-hour course on becoming a developer: the entire process from finding land to selling the finished build, in one sitting.

This 2-hour course is the complete playbook: the exact process behind $84M+ developed and sold, 250+ doors, and 1,000+ residential lots. Below is the map of what it covers so you can navigate and revisit.

The 3 stages of success

Stage 1 is the deal finder: $5k-$30k profit per deal, 14-60 day timelines, little to no cash in, playing the middle man. Stage 2 is the builder: $50k-$250k profit, 6-12 months, $30k-$90k cash in. We call this role the adult babysitter, because that’s what managing deadlines feels like. Stage 3 is the developer: $1M+ profit potential, 18-36 months, $250k+ cash in, working as a land artist.

The 7 steps, in order

1. 01

   Find the lot

   The money is made in the buy. 75-90% of high-profit deals are found off-market, direct to seller. Expect to evaluate 20 to 50 lots to find 1 viable deal.

2. 02

   Run the numbers

   Reverse-engineer from the final sale price. Land should cost 20-25% of the finished value or less, and the deal needs a minimum 20% ROI before you move.

3. 03

   Plans and design

   Don't reinvent the wheel. Replicate what's already selling in your market. A drafter runs about $1/sqft versus $2-3 for an architect on residential.

4. 04

   Permits

   This is accountability work: push the city and your drafter to meet deadlines, set reminders, follow up. Trust but verify.

5. 05

   Financing

   Your lender is a silent partner providing 80-90% of the capital, and on-draw interest means you only pay on money actually deployed.

6. 06

   Construction

   The builder manages the subs. You approve finishes, monitor the budget, and pay only when milestones are met. Never pay ahead.

7. 07

   Sell it

   Sell for profit, hold and rent, or live in it. Having plans B and C built in is your risk mitigation.

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