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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 18 MIN

Feeling Entitled with Entitlement Deals featuring John Cohen

from Property Profits Real Estate Podcast · host Dave Dubeau

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, host Dave Dubeau sits down with John Cohen from Toro Real Estate Partners to dive deep into a different side of real estate investing: land entitlement. John shares how his firm transitioned from multifamily turnarounds to entitlement deals during the pandemic—and why that pivot has paid off. John breaks down how entitlement investing works, how it's different from multifamily investing, and why he's still passionate about both. From annexing farmland into city jurisdictions to rezoning and subdividing, John explains the strategies he uses to add significant value to raw land—without ever needing to build a thing. He shares one of his favorite deals, where a six-month flip doubled their money, and also gets real about the biggest challenges, like local politics and nit-picky regulations. You’ll also hear why John’s firm now raises capital via a dedicated fund, how they approach risk, and what kinds of returns investors can expect from entitlement deals. Whether you’re curious about land development, looking for high-return short-term investments, or just want to hear how one investor adapted to market shifts, this episode delivers insight and inspiration.     - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

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