Description

In this episode of Dealmaker$, Shane sits down with Justin Santini — a seasoned multifamily operator turned full-stack construction founder. Justin brings a rare blend of institutional real estate discipline, hands-on construction experience, and a vision rooted in operational excellence.

Shane and Justin dig into:

• His journey from managing thousands of multifamily units across the DMV to launching a full-service construction company.
• The mindset shift required to go from “asset manager” to “builder + operator + creator” — and why that kind of pivot demands more grit than glamor.
• The systems, processes, and leadership habits that make scaling real estate operations sustainable, not just profitable.
• The biggest mistakes investors and operators repeat when underwriting deals — and what they should look for instead.
• Why “turnkey” isn’t just a marketing buzzword, but a competitive edge in today’s housing market.
• How Justin blends design sense, construction discipline, and operational rigor into a coherent business model that serves property owners and end users.

Beyond deals and renovations, you’ll also hear about Justin’s early years: growing up in upstate New York, working hard in his family’s contracting-background household, the formative lessons from rehabs, and how he learned that vision — true spatial vision — is among the most under-appreciated tools in real estate.

This conversation is pure Dealmaker$ energy — real stories about real deals, deep lessons about execution, and a masterclass in turning systems + grit + vision into lasting value.

Whether you’re an investor, operator, developer, or just obsessed with how things actually get built — this one’s for you.

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