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[Free] Blueprint For Local Real Estate Developers

Become a Real Estate Developer in Your Own Backyard! – Free Course

Added on July 13, 2025 Business 2 min read

What you’ll learn

• The belief that you can become a local real estate developer in your community
• Project Clarity — A crystal-clear vision for your first (or next) development.
• Proven Roadmap — The exact step-by-step process from idea to shovel-ready.
• Partner Playbook — How to assemble the five strategic experts you need on your team.

Requirements

• No requirements. This course is designed to take people interested in real estate development and help them know if it's for them

Description

By the end of this 4-6 hour self-paced program, you’ll be able to:

• Decode Zoning

  Understand what’s possible on a site without the legal headache

• Build Your Team

  Know exactly who you need (and when to bring them in)

• Spot Development Opportunities

  Identify overlooked sites with real potential

• Create a Clear Project Plan

  Turn your idea into a roadmap you can pitch

• Avoid Rookie Mistakes

  Follow the steps that save time, money, and momentum

• Join a Bigger Movement

  Get plugged into a growing community of locals leading change through real estate

What You’ll Learn in This Course

• Introduction to Real Estate Development:

  Know the basics & identify local opportunities.

• Building Your Team and Network:

  Learn how to connect with the right professionals.

• Learn How to Structure Deals:

  Understanding partnerships + debt and equity.

Blueprint Course Overview:

• 4-6 hours of self-paced content:

  Comprehensive, yet manageable, lessons

• video lessons (3-5 minutes each):

  Guiding you through the development process

• downloadable resources:

  Practical guides, templates, and checklists

Meet Kristi Kandel

Real Estate Developer | Strategic Advisor | Podcaster | Mentor

Hi, I’m Kristi Kandel, and I’m reshaping who gets to lead real estate development, because building thriving communities shouldn’t be reserved for big developers or industry insiders. With nearly 20 years of experience and over $450M in completed projects, I’ve led everything from national retail builds to adaptive reuse, neighborhood revitalization, and clean energy infrastructure—including hydrogen development.

As a former planning commissioner and the founder of I&D Consulting (est. 2015), I advise cities, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations on how to bring overlooked properties back to life. Today, through 1:1 strategy calls, mentorship, and the Local Real Estate Developer podcast, I help others do the same.

I believe the future of development belongs to locals who are truly invested in their communities. Whether you’re a broker ready to become an owner, a flipper looking for something more sustainable, or just tired of waiting for someone else to fix your town—you’re in the right place.