Few deals can promise the high returns that you can get from ground-up development. Today we bring in ground-up expert Shannon Robnett to discuss this asset class. With 40 years in real estate and having completed over 200 million dollars in construction projects, we open our conversation with Shannon by touching on his career highlights. After sharing why ground ups can be such valuable investments, Shannon dispels the myth that ground ups are always risky, especially when compared with multi-family risks. We chat about how having a reputable and experienced team mitigates most ground-up risks before diving into common challenges that ground ups. Reflecting on how the pandemic has led to huge population shifts, we talk about why now is one of the best times to get into ground-up. Near the end of the episode, Shannon gives listeners his insights into how he picks his projects, the importance of understanding your market, what real estate tool he can’t live without, and the main takeaways from his biggest real estate mistake. Tune in to learn more about lucrative ground-up investing.
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“When you’re deploying capital in a risk-mitigated situation and with an experienced group, nothing will get you a bigger return and keep your expenses in line like new construction will.” — @Robnett01 [0:03:49]
“Where I do most of my business, we are coming unglued because of the volume of people that are moving in here at an unprecedented rate. The opportunity is everywhere” — @Robnett01 [0:13:02]
“I don’t have to be a fortune teller. I just need to be plugged into the marketplace and know where there's a need.” — @Robnett01 [0:16:48]
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