WEEK 1: Business Structure & Strategy

• Choosing the right legal business structure (LLC, S-Corp, etc.)
• Registering your business: EIN, licensing, bank accounts
• Systems that support growth (CRM, accounting, project management tools)
• Positioning yourself as a developer/investor

WEEK 2: Securing Business Funding

• How construction loans, private lending, and hard money work
• Creative financing: partnerships, joint ventures, and equity deals
• Building your investor pitch deck
• Understanding draw schedules and funding timelines

WEEK 3: Real Estate Acquisitions

• Identifying profitable land and property opportunities
• Due diligence: zoning, comps, and market analysis
• Negotiating with sellers, agents, and wholesalers
• Exit strategies: hold, flip, or build-to-rent

WEEK 4: Blueprint Reading & Project Planning

• Introduction to blueprints, site plans, and elevations
• Surveys, permits, and zoning considerations
• Breaking down a construction set: electrical, mechanical, structural
• Creating realistic timelines for new construction projects

WEEK 5: Crafting a Comprehensive Scope of Work

• Writing scopes that avoid confusion and disputes
• How to align scope with budget and contractor bids
• The importance of specifications and materials lists
• Keeping projects on track with well-defined expectations

WEEK 6: Insurance & Risk Management

• Understanding builder’s risk insurance, liability, and workers’ comp
• Bonds, permits, and state requirements
• How to reduce risk with contracts and site management
• Risk scenarios: what to do when issues arise

WEEK 7: Bidding & Estimating

• How to accurately estimate costs for labor and materials
• Reviewing contractor bids: spotting red flags
• Profit margins: where most investors lose money
• Tools and software for estimating and takeoffs

WEEK 8: Construction Funding & Draw Schedules

• Navigating construction loan disbursements
• Managing cash flow between phases
• Tracking invoices and contractor payments
• Avoiding funding delays and shortages

WEEK 9: Contractor & Trade Management

• Vetting and hiring subcontractors
• Contractor agreements, payment terms, and accountability
• Managing trades: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, framing, roofing
• Leadership skills: being the CEO on-site

WEEK 10: Project Walkthroughs & Inspections

• Types of inspections: site, rough-in, and final
• Building code basics and compliance tips
• How to conduct effective walkthroughs
• Managing punch lists before final approval

WEEK 11: Project Close-Out & Punch Lists

• Final inspections and approvals
• Handling delays, warranty issues, and defect corrections
• Building a punch list that keeps accountability high
• Documenting the project for investors and lenders

WEEK 12: Marketing & Selling Your Completed Project

• How to market a new construction property
• Working with realtors, staging, and professional photos
• Closing deals with buyers and investors
• Branding your company for long-term reputation

WEEK 13: Scaling & Sustainability

• Building repeatable systems for multiple projects
• Creating a pipeline of investors, deals, and contractors
• Delegating with VAs, project managers, and admin support
• Long-term wealth building with real estate development