173: The Ins and Outs of Ground-Up Development with Andrew Brewer

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Join host Jim Pfeifer and real estate developer Andrew Brewer as they explore the intricate world of real estate development. Discover the crucial steps, potential risks, and expert strategies for successful property development. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the field, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you navigate your investment journey with confidence. Tune in to learn how to assess projects, select the right partners, and manage development risks effectively.    About Andrew Brewer  Andrew is the Founder and Managing Partner of IronGall Investments, a real estate development firm based in Austin, and Distance 3 Development, a real estate investment firm based in San Antonio. As a developer and project sponsor Andrew has helped hundreds of busy professionals achieve time and financial freedom through passive real estate investments in markets across the US.He has experience in apartments, townhomes, single family home subdivisions, mobile home parks, RV parks, and office warehouse spaces. The value of projects sponsored by Irongall Investments and Distance 3 Development has a combined market value of hundreds of millions of dollars. Too often, we've seen working professionals miss far too many school plays and soccer games, and we've also seen individuals too busy to pursue their passion projects. Andrew wants to help as many people as possible to take control of their time and accumulate wealth through real estate so they won't have to miss any more significant occasions.Andrew has a varied background in real estate and has participated in projects as an owner, developer, operator, engineer, and consultant.As an operations engineer, Andrew implemented comprehensive building turnarounds of underperforming assets, resulting in enhanced operations, cheaper maintenance costs, and better resident experiences.  Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: 02:07 His background 05:25 What projects he has right now 10:39 How to vet an operator? 20:26 Questions for the deal  26:31 How the returns are structured 31:52 How the phases work 34:39 Podcast recommendations34:57 contact   This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.         Podcast Recommendations:Best Ever Podcast: https://www.bestevercre.com/podcastBigger Pockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ Resources Mentioned: Contact the guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brewer-irongall-investments/  Advertising Partners: Vyzer:https://vyzer.co/ Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/ Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/ Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/ Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

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