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Hey everyone,For those of you doing new construction, how difficult was it to secure a construction loan with favorable rates on your first or second development?

I believe that those who see a lot of appraisals related to ADUs already knew this, but ADU developers in particular avoid this or give misleading data.  

Also, you start to develop expertise doing due diligence and deal analysis.  

If they want smaller yet newer places with gyms and dog washing stations they pick the big shiny new developments.

There are a million explanations, but rarely do I find something more than an actual method for developing goals other than the "goals depend on markets".

There's a ton of great general contractors that you could likely meet there that can point you in the direction of developers 

These often include ground-up development, major redevelopments, or distressed assets.Key characteristics:Development or heavy repositioningHigh capital requirementsMarket and execution riskCyclical exposureExamples:Ground-up mixed-use development in an emerging tech corridorDistressed hotel acquisition in a recovering marketOffice or retail conversion into multifamily housingWhy investors use opportunistic:These deals aim for outsized capital appreciation and are typically reserved for a smaller portion of the portfolio due to volatility and complexity.REITs & Private Equity Funds (Liquidity & Diversification)Beyond direct ownership, many investors allocate capital to REITs and private equity real estate funds.REITsPublicly tradedHigh liquidityProfessional managementRegular income distributionsExample:Shares in an industrial-focused public REITPrivate Equity Real Estate FundsPooled capitalOften focused on value-add or opportunistic dealsLonger lock-up periodsHigher return targetsExample:A private equity fund targeting value-add multifamily assetsWhy investors use them:These vehicles provide diversification, passive exposure, and professional management, complementing direct property ownership.Final ThoughtsA well-structured commercial real estate portfolio isn’t about chasing the highest returns—it’s about intentional capital allocation.By combining:Core for stabilityCore-plus for measured growthValue-add for forced appreciationOpportunistic for upsideREITs and funds for liquidity and diversification…investors can build portfolios that perform across market cycles while aligning with long-term goals.The most successful investors don’t avoid risk—they manage it strategically.

Develop properties in Mexico.  

Where is best to share analysis of interesting real estate transactions & developments happening globally?