Making it in Real Estate: Starting Out as a Developer

by John McNellis

 

Expanded and updated with 20 new chapters about leadership, investment decisions, and the regulatory environment, plus guidance on how to survive an economic downturn. With over 35 years in commercial real estate, author John McNellis has taken the best-selling first edition of Making It in Real Estate and expanded it with new content, market-specific solutions, and real-life strategies to start and grow your real estate portfolio. Like a meeting over coffee with a mentor, McNellis entertains with witty anecdotes and wisdom on how to take advantage of opportunities and avoid pitfalls. Learn the ins and outs of financing; how to work with architects, brokers, and other professionals; and how to make a good deal and win approval for your project. Listed as required reading for students majoring in real estate at universities across the nation, Making it in Real Starting Out as a Developer, Second Edition, has readers calling it "the best book on development . . . that accurately describes the true upside, downside, and work involved" in commercial real estate.

180 pages, Paperback

Published October 30, 2020

Reviews

[Denny Troncoso · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book about the basics of real estate development from a very successful entrepreneur. It was funny and contained some fantastic examples and recommendations. This is a book everyone who is considering the business of real estate as a career. It will help you increase your chances of success and understand the different options to pursue. It is a short read. Read it. Thank you John for writing it.

[Alexander L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good start

The chapters are concise and to the point. For someone wanting to start to learn about development, this is a good place to start.

There were also a few gems that I could use in my retail food business too.

[Hank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down!

As a young and aspiring real estate developer this book was filled with invaluable insights. Whether you have no experience in real estate or 40 years of experience it’s a must read.

[Derick Mboweni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Developer's Guides

Great examples as case studies, I recommend this book any who want to become a developer or he/she is already in development space. The book deserve a give star rating.

[Jan Dobiáš · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great practical advice for anybody interested in real estate development or investment. Very recent, including a view on Covid.

[Andrew Bonner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great insight

Fantastic book with a great behind the scenes look at the development industry and life as a whole. Highly recommend