This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement for LOCALS ready to lead.In this insightful episode of Local Real Estate Developers, Josh — a real estate developer, educator, and founder of the Impact Development Collaborative — shares his journey from leaving a corporate job to building meaningful infill housing projects that shape communities and create long-term value.Josh walks us through the multi-year process of launching a townhome development in Cedar City, Utah, including forming the right partnerships, selecting a contractor, navigating entitlement, and making critical decisions around property management. He offers a grounded perspective on balancing family, finances, and creativity in the development journey — and why staying in your W-2 might be the smartest move for aspiring developers.But more than anything, Josh champions community-driven development — not just building in communities, but for them.Topics Covered Include: ✅ Why infill development can have outsized community impact ✅ The unglamorous (but essential) role of great property management ✅ How to find the right partners to fill in your skill gaps ✅ Building while still working a full-time job — and why that’s a smart path ✅ Using thoughtful design, marketing, and tech to attract tenants ✅ Starting local workshops + the Impact Development Collaborative ✅ The power of creating buildings where people will make lifelong memories ✅ Strategic shifts: why Josh is pivoting into land entitlementsJosh also shares a powerful mindset shift for developers at any stage: 💡 “It’s totally fine to keep your day job while doing this on the side. The key is knowing what you’re good at — and finding great people to do the rest.”👉 Ready to become a local developer in your town? Apply for the Mentorship:https://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/dev-mentorship🎧 Access all platforms, the Developer Vault, and more:https://linktr.ee/localrealestatedeveloper .Guest Name: Josh Green Website: https://www.alchemydev.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshgreen/ 🎬 Chapters00:00 Introduction to Local Real Estate Development01:10 Josh Green's Journey into Real Estate04:06 Transitioning to Independent Development05:24 Challenges in Real Estate Development07:21 Building a Capital Network10:06 Choosing the Right Product Type12:48 Impact on the Community14:23 Finding Local Partners16:46 Importance of Property Management19:52 Staying Motivated in Development27:11 Community-Driven Development32:13 Future Projects and Vision#LocalRealEstateDeveloper #ThinkBigStartLocal #RealEstateWithHeart #LREDPodcast #BuildWhatMatters #CommunityFirst #FromVacantToVibrant #MentorshipMatters #NeighborhoodRebuilders #GatekeepingEndsHere
