June 23, 2025 | Kristi Kandel
Can I really get into real estate development without going full-time? Is it possible to start on nights and weekends while I keep my day job?
Yes, you can absolutely start part-time. In fact, most people in the Local Real Estate Developer (LRED) community are doing just that. They’re balancing W2 jobs, family life, and their first development project all at once.
At LRED, we teach you how to start with right-sized projects you can actually manage without quitting your job or burning out. Development is a marathon, not a sprint. You might not break ground tomorrow, but you can absolutely start building the foundation for your first deal this year.
The key? Start small. Stay consistent. And don’t go it alone. Real estate development is a process you can absolutely learn and work on part-time with the right partnerships and the right plan. At LRED, we show you how to build local projects by teaming up with people who can help you move forward, so you don’t have to carry it all yourself.
You don’t need to quit your job to start in real estate development—part-time is possible.
Starting small helps you build skills, confidence, and meaningful momentum without burning out.
Real estate development is a team sport. The right local partnerships make part-time projects doable.
Community-driven real estate projects often move at a pace that works well for part-time developers.
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