Ep. 149: Starting and Scaling as a Real Estate Developer RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast

Ali is a full time real estate developer, investor and coach with a passion for growth, creativity and quality. He founded EcoLux Developments in 2017 with the goal of developing and building energy efficient residential buildings. With a background in engineering, project management and risk management, he is focused on multi-family development and value-add projects that provide a safe and comfortable home for the residents and above-average returns for the investors.
 

In this episode, we discussed:


Ali's transition from engineering to real estate investing
First real estate project: the decision to embark on a ground-up construction project
The process of land acquisition and due diligence in a smaller market
Journey from Individual Real Estate Ventures to Large-scale Development
Transition to Purpose-built Rentals
Case study of a successful multifamily development project in New Brunswick
The potential for large-scale development and the benefits of energy-efficient upgrades
The importance of land acreage and its role in valuation
Government Incentives and Program Utilization
Exploration of hybrid development models combining value-add and new construction
The challenges faced in real estate development, such as community engagement, zoning regulations, and tenant occupancy and strategies to overcome those.
The mix of debt and equity financing
and much more!

 

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