What does it take to be a successful real estate developer? John McNellis’ new book, Making It In Real Estate: Starting Out as a Developer, tells you how, and shares practical tips and advice from his wealth of experience over 35 years in real estate development. Like meeting with a mentor over coffee, McNellis entertains with witty anecdotes, and wisdom on how to take advantage of opportunities and avoid pitfalls. Offering humorous insights, the book covers the ins and outs of how to get financing, work with architects, brokers, and other professionals, how to make a good deal, and win approval for your project.

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Publication Details:

Business/Real Estate
ISBN: 978-0-87420-383-7
Format: 6 x 9 Paperback
Publication Date: October 2016
Pages: 96
List Price: $19.95

About John McNellis

John McNellis is the head of McNellis Partners, a successful real estate development firm.  He bootstrapped his way from flipping houses, to developing shopping centers, mixed-use developments, and office buildings.  An attorney by training, John graduated from the University of California Hastings College of Law. He is a regular columnist for The Registry magazine in San Francisco.