From Land to Community and Affordable Housing with Brandon Cobb Part II
Episode notes
In this episode of Academy Presents Real Estate Investing Rocks, Angel sits down with Brandon Cobb to dive into the world of land development, entitlement, and creating value through real estate development. Brandon breaks down the development process from concept plans and preliminary plat approvals to infrastructure, buyers, and multiple exit strategies. He also shares why designing with the end buyer in mind, building the right team, and learning from experienced mentors can save investors significant time, money, and frustration.
Topics Covered
📍 Understanding the land development and entitlement process
📍 The importance of preliminary plat approval
📍 Working with civil engineers and municipalities
📍 How to avoid unnecessary development costs
📍 Designing communities with the end buyer in mind
📍 Brandon's three phases of land development
📍 Working with national home builders
📍 Creating multiple exit strategies
📍 Force appreciating land throughout the development process
📍 The value of masterminds, mentorship, and experienced teams
📍 Building a lifestyle focused real estate business
📍 Why investors should establish cash flow before pursuing development
📍 The Land Development Accelerator and Land Development 101
Quotes
- “We've lined up our buyer on our exit. There's no speculation. There's no what if.”
- “Do whatever you're passionate about. I really enjoy this business and anybody can develop, but make sure that you've got your cash flow set first.”
Connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbgcapital/
Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/