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How Do I Develop Real Estate That Actually Serves My Community?
September 1, 2025
The best projects are the ones that solve real local problems like missing-middle housing, childcare space, grocery deserts, or small walkable commercial spots. When your project fills a gap your neighbors actually feel, you’re more likely to get city support, faster approvals, and a deal that becomes part of the community’s story....
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How Do I Find Grants for Local Real Estate Projects?
August 18, 2025
There are local, state, and federal grants available for projects that solve real community needs like affordable housing, childcare centers, grocery stores, and main street ...
How Do I Transition from Flipping Houses to Real Estate Development?
August 18, 2025
Flipping is a great training ground, and if you’ve been at it for a while, you’re probably starting to realize that development is where you build long-term wealth....
What’s the Easiest Type of Real Estate Development to Start With?
August 11, 2025
At LRED, we recommend starting small and starting local. The easiest projects for beginners are usually adaptive reuse (like breathing life into an old storefront) or small multi-family infill (like two quadplexes on a vacant lot)...
What Is Entitlement in Real Estate Development?
August 4, 2025
What does “entitlement” mean in real estate, and how do I get zoning approvals?
Entitlement is just the fancy word for getting your proposed project and its uses legally approved. It covers zoning, variances, site plans, and elevations...
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