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Some developers start with a large portfolio. started with a vision.What began as the redevelopment of a 10,000-square-f...
05/29/2026

Some developers start with a large portfolio.

started with a vision.

What began as the redevelopment of a 10,000-square-foot building into a restaurant and coworking space became the foundation for something much bigger: a multi-phase community development project designed to create lasting impact in her hometown of Milwaukee.

That’s why we’re excited to have Sisi speaking at the Local Real Estate Developer Meetup in Louisville, KY.

After successfully redeveloping and exiting her first major commercial project, Sisi reinvested into a church-led development that includes senior housing, a memory care facility, and single-family homes, proving that development can be both financially rewarding and deeply meaningful.

At this year’s meetup, Sisi will share lessons learned from:
• Redeveloping and repositioning commercial real estate
• Recognizing when it’s time to sell and scale
• Leveraging one successful project into larger opportunities
• Building community-focused developments through strategic partnerships
• Creating legacy through development, not just wealth

What makes Sisi’s story so powerful is that she’s not just building projects.

She’s building opportunities for others.

Her journey is a reminder that development isn’t always about the biggest deal in the room. Sometimes it’s about having the vision to take one project, one relationship, and one opportunity and turn it into something that impacts an entire community.

If you’re interested in development with purpose, partnerships, and long-term impact, you’ll want to be in this room.

📍 Louisville, KY
🗓 August 27–29
🎟 Limited to 75 attendees
Hosted by: and of

Comment MEETUP below for tickets!

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has built his career around a question most developers ignore:How do we create housing and development projects that ar...
05/28/2026

has built his career around a question most developers ignore:

How do we create housing and development projects that are both financially viable and genuinely good for communities?

As the founder of , Evan has worked across affordable housing, mixed-use development, adaptive reuse, and urban infill projects with a focus on sustainability and long-term neighborhood impact.

He’s also become nationally known for pushing conversations around how developers can address housing shortages, walkable communities, and smarter city growth through intentional development.

At the Local Real Estate Developer Meetup, Evan will be sharing real-world insight on:
• Affordable housing development
• Urban infill and adaptive reuse
• Sustainable development strategy
• Navigating complex development projects
• Building developments that create lasting community value

What makes this event different is proximity.

You’re not sitting in the back of a 2,000-person conference listening to theory.
You’re in a curated room with developers actively doing projects, solving problems, and building in today’s market.

If you care about the future of housing, cities, and development that actually leaves an impact, you want to be in this room with people like Evan.

📍 Louisville, KY
🗓 August 27–29
🎟 Limited to 75 attendees
Comment the word MEETUP below for the link!

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isn’t just talking about development.She’s actively rebuilding Main Street America through real projects, mixed-use dev...
05/27/2026

isn’t just talking about development.
She’s actively rebuilding Main Street America through real projects, mixed-use development, townhomes, and downtown revitalization strategies that are creating both profit and long-term community impact.

After transitioning from corporate banking into full-time redevelopment, Katie built a $15M portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects while focusing on small-town and downtown revitalization.

She’s become known for helping investors think bigger than flips and rentals by teaching developers how to:
• Structure build-to-sell and build-to-rent projects
• Navigate redevelopment deals
• Understand due diligence and underwriting
• Revitalize overlooked downtown markets
• Build wealth while creating real community impact

At the Meetup, you’ll hear directly from Katie alongside other developers actively building in today’s market.

This is the kind of room where you stop consuming content and start having real conversations with people actually doing the work.

If you’ve been trying to break into development, understand mixed-use projects, or figure out how developers are finding opportunities in smaller markets, you need proximity to people like this.

That’s exactly what this event is built for.

📍 Louisville, KY
🗓 August 27–29
🎟 Limited to 75 attendees

Comment MEETUP below to snag your tickets!

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05/26/2026

One relationship can change everything.

Real estate development isn’t a solo sport. The biggest opportunities often come from:
• one introduction
• one conversation
• one room full of the right people

Too many developers focus only on deals, capital, and construction… while overlooking the power of community and relationships.

The truth is: some of the most important moments in your career will come from the people you meet along the way.

That’s exactly why we’re building the Local Real Estate Developer community.

🎙 In this episode, we talk about:
• why development is a team sport
• how relationships create opportunity
• the value of showing up in the room
• building a real local network

If you’re serious about growing as a developer, investor, builder, or operator… come connect with people actively building in your own backyard.

📍Join us at the next Local Real Estate Developer Meetup.

Comment “MEETUP” and we’ll send you the details. 👊🏽

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05/24/2026

Everyone sees the logos, branding, and grand openings.
What they don’t see is everything that came before it.

The late nights.
The failed deals.
The meetings.
The risk.
The uncertainty.
The belief required before anyone else could see the vision.
The overcoming of your own doubt.

The unseen part of development is what matters most.

After many of those moments, Elevate Leagues officially kicks off on 6/1.

What started as an idea, conversations, and countless hours behind the scenes is finally becoming reality…That’s what it takes!

Looking to embark on your own development journey? You’re in the right place! Check out the link in our bio for our free resources and guides!

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One thing I didn’t expect when getting into development is how much it changes the way you see the world around you.You ...
05/23/2026

One thing I didn’t expect when getting into development is how much it changes the way you see the world around you.

You stop looking at properties for what they are today and start thinking about what they could become.

Not just financially, but functionally.

How people live.
How spaces flow.
What a neighborhood is missing.
What could make an area better five or ten years from now.

One of the questions I get asked the most is:
“How do you even get into development?”

And honestly, I used to think developers were just people with a lot of money building massive projects.

But development is really about learning how to think differently.

You start paying attention to:
• underutilized spaces
• community growth
• zoning and land use
• infrastructure
• long-term vision
• how small changes can create massive impact over time

People also think you need to know everything before getting started.

You don’t.

I’m still learning constantly.

A lot of this business is problem solving, relationships, patience, and learning how to make thoughtful decisions with incomplete information.

Truthfully, nobody feels fully ready when they start.

You just start learning, stay curious, and build confidence through experience.

That’s also a big reason we started mentoring people who want to get into development and investing. There’s so much gatekeeping in this industry, and having the right guidance early on can completely change someone’s trajectory.

Curious what questions people have about development because there’s a lot people don’t talk about when first getting into it.

05/19/2026

The biggest reason communities push back on development?
They never hear the human story behind it.

In this clip, Taylor Gangis of .dev breaks down why so many community notification systems fail before conversations even begin. Most developments get reduced to signs, notices, and public hearings, but none of that builds trust.

What actually changes perception is storytelling.

When communities can see the people behind the projects, hear the reasoning, and understand the heart behind the vision, the conversation changes. Development stops feeling like something happening to a neighborhood and starts feeling like something being built with it.

Taylor shares why documenting local projects and humanizing the people behind them can completely reshape how communities respond to growth and change.

Key Takeaway:
Development isn’t just about buildings. It’s about communication, trust, and bringing the community along with you.

🎧 Full episode: He Didn’t Start With Money. He Started With a Phone and a Story | EP #54

🎙 Hosts: &
🎥 Produced by: Local Real Estate Developer

Guest: Taylor Gangis
📍 .dev

👉 Full episode + resources in the link in bio.

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How did I get in rooms like this?By showing up to rooms like this long before I felt “ready.”The meetups.The networking ...
05/16/2026

How did I get in rooms like this?

By showing up to rooms like this long before I felt “ready.”

The meetups.
The networking events.
The conversations.
The rooms where I knew I had more to learn than to offer.

Over time, those rooms turned into relationships, opportunities, partnerships, and growth.

That’s why I’m excited for the in Louisville, KY this August 27–29 👏

Hear from incredible speakers like , , and .

If you want to learn how to structure deals, raise private capital, find high-upside opportunities, and build a strong network, this is the room to be in.

Multiple markets. Multiple strategies. One powerful network.

Shout out to for this great event!

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05/12/2026

Most local developers don’t fail because the deal was bad.
They fail because nobody ever taught them how the money actually works.

In this episode, Jordan Blanchard breaks down the world of USDA lending, government guarantees, capital stacking, and why billions in funding still go unused.

A few big takeaways:
• USDA/SBA loans are not direct government loans
• The lender gets the government guarantee, not the borrower
• Underwriting still matters: experience, financials, equity, and projections all count
• USDA financing can offer higher leverage and help cover soft costs
• Most people never hear about these programs until someone already in the industry shows them

This episode is really about one thing:
Learning how to structure deals that actually get built.

🎧 EP #53: The Government Loan Nobody Told Local Developers About

Guest: Jordan Blanchard
Host:


👉 Full episode + Developer Vault link in bio

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