From Broker to Builder: Flipping a Backyard Lot into Three New Homes in Charlotte | MS #10

What happens when a broker stops selling deals and starts building them?In this minisode, meet Alan Cicito, a Charlotte-based land broker who went from helping others scale build-to-rent portfolios… to raising his hand and saying, “I want to be the buyer this time.”This is a real-life story of real estate development for beginners—how one relationship, one lot, and one zoning code changed everything.📍 Location: Charlotte, North CarolinaAlan didn’t overthink it. He saw the potential, partnered with a builder he trusted, and jumped into his first ground-up deal. You’ll hear how he structured the joint venture, got hit with a surprise DOT easement, and adjusted fast—proving you don’t need millions to get into the game.🎯 Episode Takeaways: • How to start real estate development without millions • Using zoning “by right” to fast-track your first project • Structuring a joint venture between broker and builder • Navigating surprise land issues like easements and setbacks • Taking action before you feel ready—because learning by doing is the fastest way forward💥 Bold Truth: The biggest cost isn’t the dirt or the build—it’s the price you pay for staying on the sidelines.✅ Resources & Mentorship: → Sign up for the Developer Vault & Newsletter: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin → All links (podcast, vault, mentorship): https://linktr.ee/localrealestatedeveloper → Apply for Mentorship: https://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/dev-mentorship → Explore Programs & Tools: https://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/📣 Subscribe for weekly real stories from locals becoming developers in their own communities—without gatekeeping. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.#LocalRealEstateDeveloper #CharlotteRealEstate #BuildWhatMatters #ThinkBigStartLocal #GatekeepingEndsHere #RealEstateDevelopmentEducation #CommunityFirstDevelopment #InfillDevelopment #RealEstateWithPurpose #BrokerToBuilder #JointVentureDevelopment #NorthCarolinaRealEstate #FromVacantToVibrant