Making It in Real Estate
First Edition
“I enjoyed your book immensely. If I had read it years earlier it might have saved me a lot of money and aggravation.”
—Vincent Crisci, developer
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER?
Bestselling author John McNellis tells you, sharing practical tips and advice from his wealth of experience gained over 35 years in real estate development. Offering humorous insights, the book covers the ins and outs of how to get financing; how to work with architects, brokers, and other professionals; and how to make a good deal and win approval for your project. Making It in Real Estate: Starting Out as a Developer, First Edition, has ranked among the top 20 real estate books for four consecutive years, winning hundreds of 5-star reviews.
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“Put aside other real estate textbooks! John McNellis is a Picasso of storytelling, bringing the real estate process to life through humorous and compelling anecdotes and insights. With material as eclectic as the times in which we live, McNellis captures the fascinating odyssey of real estate investment, ownership, and development. Newbies and wily, cantankerous veterans alike will find this gripping primer on the real estate deal process to be a catalyst in turning creative ideas and big dreams into tomorrow’s built environment.” —Jim Curtis, Managing Partner, Bristol Group
“John McNellis fills his book with rich insight, great advice, humor, and inspiration—sharing his deep experience and wisdom, helping us think more clearly about real estate and assorted business issues. A must-read.” —Mark L. Myers, Head of Commercial Real Estate, Wells Fargo & Company
“I have memorized your book and am a big fan of your talks. Your book walked me through my first million dollar redevelopment last year.” —Dave Mascio, practitioner