How To Make It In Real Estate with John McNellis Part 1

In this episode, John McNellis shares his extensive experience in real estate development, from law to retail centers, and offers invaluable insights for aspiring investors and developers. Discover how patience, risk management, and partnerships can lead to success in real estate.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:27 John McNellis’s Journey from Law to Real Estate

01:04 Writing the Book: Inspiration and Process

02:28 Key Lessons from the First Edition of the Book

05:22 Who the Book is For and Its Impact

06:02 What Has Aged Well in the Book

07:27 Partnerships: Longevity and Dynamics

08:45 Partnership Disagreements and Dynamics

10:04 Legal Skills and Deal-Making Advantage

14:25 Legal Advice and Common Pitfalls

18:59 Passive Investment in Real Estate

21:09 Misunderstandings in Retail Real Estate

25:14 Projects in California and Permitting Challenges

26:18 Concessions and Negotiation with City Authorities

29:15 Longest Development Approvals and Lessons Learned

33:30 Deals Passed On and Lessons from Failures

34:24 Quick Deal Analysis and Site Walks

36:05 Due Diligence and Deal Screening

37:08 Losing Money and Learning from Mistakes

39:14 What Separates Successful Real Estate Investors

41:49 Starting in Real Estate: Advice for Beginners

43:37 Transitioning from Residential to Development

44:46 Final Advice and How to Connect with John

John’s Links:

https://www.johnmcnellis.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mcnellis-b6a1674/

https://www.amazon.com/Making-Real-Estate-Thriving-Developer-ebook/dp/B0GHNNGLWR

Here’s the link to my book: https://www.amazon.com/Value-Over-Foundation-Commercial-Investing/dp/B0DNN14NLQ

Want to learn more about CRE? investbeyondmultifamily.com/course

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