How Do I Find the Right Team for a Real Estate Project?

July 21, 2025 | Kristi Kandel

ASK:

Who should be on my real estate development team, and how do I find the right people?

ANSWER:

At Local Real Estate Developer (LRED), we know your project is only as strong as the team around it. You’re not looking for the cheapest team. You need the one that shows up, solves problems, and has actually worked in your city before.

Your core team should include a local broker, architect, civil engineer, general contractor, lender, and real estate attorney. We give you the exact vetting questions inside Dev-OS to spot red flags fast.

Hire people who answer your calls and know your local planning desk. Trust beats price every time.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Build your team early: broker, architect, GC, engineer, lender, attorney.
   
• Vet for local experience: how many similar projects have they actually completed?
   
• Dev-OS tracks all your team’s contracts, contacts, and tasks in one place.
   
• Mentorship helps you handle team hiccups before they become deal-breakers.
   

PEOPLE ALSO ASK:

How do I know if my contractor or architect is the right fit for my project?

• At LRED, it’s about trust, not just skill. Look for pros who’ve done projects like yours in your city and know how to work with local developers, not just big clients. The right fit shows up, communicates, and solves problems—not just bids on the job. We help you spot the difference.

How do I know if someone’s the right fit for my team?

• You need people who are available, have worked on similar-sized and types of projects. LRED gives you proven questions to ask up front.

Can I manage a development team part-time?

• Yes, you can. At LRED, many developers successfully lead projects around their W-2 by using Dev-OS to keep team communication, tasks, and budgets organized in one place. There will be some long days and weekend work. Part-time development is doable if you stay focused, delegate well, and keep the right-sized project on your plate.

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