How a First-Time Developer Turned Setbacks Into Experience | EP#69

What happens when your first development project doesn't go as planned?

After years in brokerage, Alan Sestito took the leap into development. His first project had potential but city delays, a reduced site plan, and unexpected setbacks quickly turned it into a real-world education.

Instead of walking away, Alan adapted, leaned on his partner, and kept moving.

In this episode, Alan shares the lessons behind his first project, the importance of strong partnerships, understanding your market, and why resilience matters when development gets messy.

For anyone considering their first development project, Alan's story proves that experience doesn't always come before the deal. Sometimes, the deal is what gives you the experience.

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Guest

Alan Sestito

Website: http://www.sesresidential.com/

About the Show

The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping.

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