🎙 BONUS EPISODE: How Kristi Kandel Became a Real Estate Developer — From CVS Rollouts to Community-Driven Projects

🎙 BONUS EPISODE: How Kristi Kandel Became a Real Estate Developer — From CVS Rollouts to Community-Driven ProjectsThis week, we’re flipping the mic. In this bonus episode, Kristi shares her real estate journey on Commercial Real Estate 101 with LRED cohost Raphael Collazo.They dive into Kristi’s accidental start in development, what she learned managing 30+ projects a year, and how she structured her first deals after leaving her corporate job. This episode covers the mindset, risks, and strategies behind building real estate projects that actually serve a community—and why Kristi believes locals should be leading the charge.Whether you’re a landlord, investor, small business owner, or just development-curious this episode is packed with tactical insight on how to get started and what it really takes to make your first project happen.🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:How Kristi got her start in development without a formal backgroundWhat she learned doing deals across retail, housing, and hydrogen infrastructureHow to structure JV deals when you don’t have capitalWhy zoning is your first stop (not the architect)Tips for vetting contractors, managing subs, and keeping timelines tightHow locals can start small, build equity, and shape their communities from the ground up📬 Grab the Developer Vault Want our free resource library packed with tools, checklists, and behind-the-scenes lessons from real projects? → Download the Developer Vault🎧 Binge the Podcast Catch more episodes of the Local Real Estate Developer podcast and hear from locals doing real projects in their towns. →YouTube: Watch Here → Spotify: Listen Here → Apple Podcasts: Tune In Here📣 Want to Join the Movement? This platform was built for locals landlords, small biz owners, and aspiring developers who want to take ownership of what gets built next. No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just real projects and real impact. → Learn more at localrealestatedeveloper.com 👥 Let’s Connect Follow Kristi Kandel on LinkedIn or reach out at [email protected]