The BuildUp Vault

The BuildUp Vault: Jobsite Leader Roadmap

This vault is your home base for moving from building for other people to owning the project: the videos, the roadmap, the real client projects, our story, and every way to connect with us, all in one place. Start with the video below, then use the map to jump anywhere.

How people are finding us · Who you're learning from

Who's behind this

Two brothers who actually build, and develop.

Arthur and Ruben are active real estate developers, not just educators. One runs the development and numbers side, the other runs construction. BuildUp exists to hand serious people the exact path they wish they'd had, without the expensive mistakes.

Arthur & Ruben · Founders

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Everything in one place

Your roadmap to real estate development is here

Tap any card to jump straight to that section. Watch in order, or go where you need.

01 How People Are Finding Us The video that's bringing people into development. 02 The Jobsite Leader Curriculum From building projects to owning them, in order. 03 Questions Most Asked The questions people like you ask, on video. 04 Our Clients' Live Projects Real members building real deals right now. 05 Working With Arthur & Ruben What it's actually like to learn from them. 06 Our Story Why BuildUp exists and what it stands for. 07 Full Developer Training Replay of our full masterclass, start to finish. 08 Connect With Us Follow the channels and join the community.

This is for you if

You know how to build and want to own the project

Contractor, GC, or tradesperson. You understand the jobsite better than most developers ever will. Here’s your edge, and the one risk to respect.

Where you are now You know how to build Contractor, GC, or tradesperson. You understand the jobsite, the crews, and what it really takes to put a building up.

Your advantage Construction is leverage Most developers have to learn what you already know. Your build knowledge is a serious head start.

Your biggest risk Thinking building is enough Development adds land, numbers, funding, permits, exit strategy, risk management, and ownership on top of construction.

The path for someone like you

The Jobsite Leader roadmap

You already know how to build. That’s leverage most developers never have. Here’s the order that turns construction knowledge into ownership.

1Use your construction knowledge as leverage.
2Understand the developer’s role.
3Learn land, numbers, funding, permits & exit strategy.
4Build for yourself, not only for clients.
5Choose a first owned project that fits your capital and market.
6Use mentorship to fill the business-side gaps.

Watch in this order

The Jobsite Leader curriculum

How people who know the jobsite become the developer: owning the project instead of just building it.

Start HereWhat’s The Difference Between A Real Estate Developer And A BuilderThe identity shift from building to developing.

FundingWhere I Find The Money To Build A HouseFor contractors who understand construction but not funding.

Builder CredibilityDay In The Life Of A Builder | How I Built Over $80M In Real EstateFounder credibility and inspiration from Ruben’s builder angle.

Owner BuilderHow To Build Your First House As An Owner Builder (Just 5% Down)For people who want to own the project, not just build it.

Behind The Scenes8-Figure Builder / Day In The LifeThe real builder path for jobsite-focused prospects.

ScaleMy $2,000,000 6-Plex - As A Real Estate DeveloperWhere owning the project can lead once you make the jump.

Before you go further

Questions people like you ask

Pick the one that sounds like you. Short, honest answers so you research with better context.

What is the difference between a builder and a developer?The identity shift, and everything development adds on top of construction.

Do I need to be a licensed GC?What the owner-builder path looks like and where licensing actually matters.

Where does the money come from to build?Funding and capital for contractors who know construction but not financing.

How do I stop building only for other people?How to choose a first owned project that fits your capital and market.

How To Get Into Real Estate Development With No ExperienceThe realistic on-ramp into owning projects, even without development background.

Seller Finance Explained | How Smart Investors Buy Without A BankHow seller financing works and when it lets you buy land without a bank.

HELOC Explained (And When NOT To Touch Your Equity)Using a HELOC as leverage for your first owned build, and when not to.

The 3 Ways You Should Fund RE Development DealsHow a $90M developer actually funds deals: the three paths to development capital.

Our clients' live projects

Real members. Real projects. Real numbers.

People like you, putting the path to work right now.

Owner Builder · Washington Reina

No construction experience. She's GCing her own build, hit 60% complete in 2.5 months, and even started her own YouTube channel documenting it.

$264KSaved

60%Done in 2.5 mo

4.5 moTo finish

Social Media Strategist · Portland, OR Jake

No development background, 24 years old. On his first project ever, he's building a $1M home with $43K down.

$43KDown

$1MHome build

$100K+Est. profit

Project Manager · Dallas, TX Luke

Came from a project manager background. Under 12 months in and 23 years old, he's running six projects with none of his own money on profit splits.

6 DealsRunning now

$400K+Est. profit

23 yrsOld

Solar Sales · Texas Andrew

Came in from outside construction with capital and drive. With the right structure, he's running three luxury spec builds and scaling across multiple deals at once.

3 SpecsLuxury builds

$480KDown (OPM)

$1M+Projected

First Duplex · Zero Experience Avery

Zero construction experience. One month in, he's already secured a lot and lined up his contractor for a first duplex.

$250KProjected profit

1 moIn

FirstDuplex

Kadoh and Amika, BuildUp Community members

Licensed Agents · Oregon Kadoh & Amika

Licensed agents with zero development experience. They raised capital, launched their own development company, and are building a 4-plex with an investor, with none of their own money in the deal.

$380KEst. profit

~$45KFuture commissions

$0Own money in

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