SMART GROWTH DEVELOPER ACADEMY SIGNATURE PROGRAM
The Premiere Training for Building Wealth & Creating Impact with Commercial Real Estate Development
Are You Ready To Become a Developer?
Learn How to Capitalize on Real Estate Development Opportunities!
Hey! Chris Porto here. Founder of the Smart Growth Developer Academy. I'm super excited to be sharing this comprehensive training program in developing real estate that has a massive impact on your net worth and society as a whole.
When I got into real estate four years ago, I knew that I wanted my efforts to result in both increased personal freedom and sustainability of our collective future. The trouble was that I didn't quite know how to achieve this.
You see the real estate education that I received really only taught me how to take advantage of distressed opportunities like flipping single family residential property. So, it was on me to learn how to create more significant value in commercial real estate development.
After doing numerous deals of various sizes and gaining as much knowledge I could from the industry at large, I finally got clear on how to capitalize on development opportunities that would achieve my wealth and impact goals.
This training is a culmination of everything that I have learned to accelerate your efforts in contributing to the smart growth movement and get rich in the process.
What the Training Includes:
This course is broken into 8 weeks of learning. Each week focusing on an important area of the development process with materials and guidance to support your learning journey.
- Eight Core Modules outlining the development process and steps
- Five Step Core System guide that outlines the process with tools and resources
- Panel Discussions with key stakeholders
- Case Studies from a range of real time projects
- Supplemental materials to support learning and success
- The Foundations and Essentials Program
- Community Forums and Comment Threads for Support
- Weekly Group Coaching Calls facilitated by Chris Porto
1) Core Modules
You will get access to eight core modules over eight weeks. Each with a 60+ minute detailed powerpoint presentation. These recorded sessions cover everything you need to know to pull off a variety of commercial real estate development deals. The PDF versions of each presentation are provided.
Module 1: The Vision for Smart Growth Development
Learn about the need for smart growth development to create economic, environmental and social prosperity. Gain an understanding for the principles and projects that can move the needle forward.
Module 2: Capitalizing on Real Estate Development
Learn how to assess market fundamentals, track development trends, assess risk / return profile of cities or sites and identify development potential of real estate in your area.
Module 3: Marketing for Development Opportunities
Learn how to target properties, find opportunities and source leads to create value in real estate. You will be equipped with the processes to acquire both off-market and on-market deals with different strategies.
Module 4: Analyzing the Potential of Development Sites
Learn how to conduct zoning analysis, valuation projections, cost estimates, and financial modeling to determine offer price for property owners to consider & return calculations for investors to expect.
Module 5: Negotiating Deals & Assigning Contracts
Learn how to pitch a range of options to owners and get their property under contract. You will learn methods to develop a list of developers that you can assign opportunities you secure.
Module 6: Structuring Deals to Finance & Manage Projects
Learn how to structure deals in terms of both raising capital and managing operations to create value in the development process. You will be given deal structures to replicate in your efforts.
Module 7: Securing & Selling Entitlements from the City
Learn how to pursue and secure entitlements to sell. Understand necessary deliverables to obtain and how to navigate the process for approvals with the City.
Module 8: Determining Pathways to Construction
Learn how to pursue the construction phase and confront challenges after approval. Understand about permitting, construction financing and management issues.
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2a) Core Systems
You will get access to the core systems that provide step by step processes and resources to successfully execute a variety of commercial real estate development deals. These are live recordings with integrated presentations and the associated workbooks for each in PDF format.
2b) Core System Resources
Embedded into the Core Systems are value resources to support your process and success.
Marketing Campaigns
You will be provided the step by step process for target marketing and mass marketing development opportunities off market. Resources Include:
- Excel-based lead tracker and direct mail campaigns
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Financial Models
This custom financial model for commercial real estate development will organize the necessary information and provide the insights required to structure a variety of profitable deals. Resources Include:
- Back of the Envelope Analysis
This is a quick one page analysis giving you a quick snap shot of the deal and potential.
-Comprehensive Analysis
This in depth model takes you through a detailed break down of the deal including; mass formation, yield projection, cost estimating and financial analysis.
Legal Contracts
This custom financial model will organize the necessary information and provide the insights required to structure a variety of profitable deals. Resources Include:
-Letter of Intent to Purchase
-Purchase and Sale Agreements
-Assignment Agreement
-Joint Venture Agreement
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3) Panel Discussions
You will get access to recorded panel discussions with my development team on all the questions that developers need to know when working with these professionals...
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or any other structures. Hear from three top architects in the Bay Area.
Engineering
Engineering is the application of mathematics, science, and economics to design, build, maintain, and improve structures. Hear from an environmental, structural and civil engineer.
Construction
Construction is the process of constructing a building or infrastructure. Hear from an owner's representative and general contractor on what it takes to navigate the construction process.
Subdivisions
'Subdivision' is the act of dividing land or air into pieces that are easier to sell or otherwise develop, usually via a plat. Hear from a top surveyor in the Bay Area and a land use attorney on pursuing this value proposition.
Structuring
'Structuring' is the process of putting together a deal with both partners and financiers while taking in account the economic, management and legal considerations. Hear from my real estate CPA and transaction attorney on doing a particular deal.
Financing
Financing in the context of real estate development is the process of raising the funds both debt and equity to acquire and improve a property. Hear from a conventional lender, private lender and financing broker on getting the money you need to pull off deals.
Marketing
Marketing is the process of both acquiring or selling / leasing the real estate that you develop for a particular audience. Hear from a panel of top commercial real estate brokers in the Bay Area across multifamily, office and retail asset classes.
Entitlements
'Entitlements' are legal rights conveyed by approvals from governmental entities to develop a property for a certain use, intensity, building type or building placement. Hearing from a city planner and entitlements manager on what it takes to navigate the zoning approval process.
4) Case Studies
These six case studies are great examples of different projects. These recorded PowerPoint presentations feature a range of development deals that have been carried out by Smart Growth.
Multiunit Entitlement
This deal was an acquisition of a former gas station with a small existing structure that housed a tire shop and car wash. The entitlements for a 41 unit mixed use apartment project were secured and sold to a larger developer with the intention of building 100% affordable housing.
Condo Conversion
This deal was an acquisition of a single family residence with a commercial storefront in a higher density zone. The entitlements to convert the existing structure into two condos and a work/live unit as well as two new construction condos in the rear of the property were sold to a residential developer.
Lot Subdivision
This deal was an acquisition of a mixed use apartment building on a large lot that could be split and support additional housing units. The entitlements for the lot split and approval to build a sixteen room coliving project were sold to an operating group and the existing building was sold to another investor.
Work/Live Conversion
This deal was an acquisition of a mixed use building with vacant commercial space on the ground floor. This area was converted into two work/live units. While under construction the entitlements for six additional apartment units were secured.
5) Additional Supplemental Materials
In addition, each module has supplemental materials to support your learning and projects. Resources Include:
- Getting Started
- Sourcing Opportunity
- Analyzing Potential
- Securing Deals
- Financing Projects
- Managing Process
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6) The Fundamentals Program & Essentials Program
You will be granted access to the five-part Fundamentals Program on the business model of a real estate developer. This covers the key elements of the development business including Strategy, Structuring, Acquisitions, Financing and Development. Beyond the recorded videos, you will get access to the PowerPoint Presentations, MP3 Recordings and Transcripts.
You will also be granted access to the seven-part Essentials Program to start sourcing, analyzing and securing development opportunities. This training will walk you through step by step the process that you need to go through each and every time no matter what kind of development opportunity you are looking for in your market. This shows you how to use the back of the envelope model for quick analysis and prepare a letter of intent to submit offers to property owners.
7) Community Forums and Comments Threads for Support
You will be granted access to the online community forum that includes all past participants in the Smart Growth Development Academy. This resource is a great way to connect and collaborate with professionals looking to focus on similar real estate development efforts. You will also be able to submit comments / questions throughout the trainings that will be responded to by Chris Porto and other community members.
"I was able to go through and complete the Smart Growth Developer Academy signature training. Using what I learned from the program, I was able to complete my first entitlement flip opportunity for a $600k profit! This program has allowed me to open my eyes to the world of opportunities and I'm excited to further my growth and career as an up and coming Real Estate Developer!"
Jimmy Tu
Real Estate Investor
Undeniable Value Guaranteed!
This program is pack with value and you are sure to become a raving fan and a successful example of what's possible in this movement. If you aren't satisfied with your experience after the first two sessions, I will refund your money back no questions asked.
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8 Core Modules with 60 minutes PowerPiont Presentation on the Development Process (Value $2997)
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6 Core Systems with 60 Minute PowerPoint Presentations on Step-by-Step Approach to Development (Value $2997)
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Marketing Campaigns for Direct Mail and Cold Calling owners of Single Family, Multifamily, Commercial Real Estate and Land (Value $1997)
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Financial Model to Calculate Offer Prices for Development Opportunities across Residential and Commercial Real Estate Asset Classes (Value $1997)
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Legal Contracts including example Letter of Intent, Purchase & Sale Agreement, Assignment Agreement and Joint Venture Agreement (Value $1997)
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Panel Discussions with Top Development Professionals (Value $997)
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Case Studies of Past Real Estate Deals by Smart Growth (Value $997)
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Essentials Program with 7 Core Modules professionally produced with PowerPoint presentations, MP3 recordings and transcripts (Value $797)
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Fundamentals Program with 5 Core Modules professionally produced with PowerPoint presentations, MP3 recordings and transcripts (Value $297)
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Community Forum and Comment Threads with other Smart Growth Developer Academy members (Value $97)
When you combine all the various features listed above, this is a value of $15,170 for this comprehensive training program that you will be getting for a fraction of that!
BONUS: GROUP COACHING CALLS WITH CHRIS PORTO EVERY WEEK!
For a limited time only, you will be able to join Chris Porto live on weekly video calls to answer any questions about your training, walk through live deals and get additional insight from his own journey in commercial real estate development.
Especially for the initial 8 weeks when you are going through the Signature Program, attending these group coaching sessions will be critical accountability and an opportunity to really make sure you internalize all the critical learning you need to start pursuing deals in your market.
Past graduates of the Smart Growth Developer Academy will also be invited to join in on these group coaching sessions so you will be able to learn from their experience.
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