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The Developer-Builder Blueprint
From First Project to Profitable Portfolio
What You’ll Learn:
How to raise capital legally and strategically using Special Purpose Entities
How to create proformas that attract lenders and investors
Smart financing options and how to negotiate loan terms
How to find, analyze, and secure profitable sites
Building your dream team from architect to GC to engineers & consultants
Navigating zoning, entitlements, and city politics
Branding, marketing, and selling homes for a premium
Risk management strategies that protect your bottom line and your reputation
The future of homebuilding and how to position yourself ahead of industry shifts
Who this book is for:
Builders ready to start developing their own projects
Real estate agents wanting to break into small-scale development
Investors looking to partner in profitable spec home projects
First-time developers who want a proven roadmap
Learn how to blend construction know-how with investment savvy to build a successful real estate development career.
Why This Book is Different:
This isn’t theory. It’s real-world, step-by-step guidance from a developer-builder who’s been through it all.
You’ll get templates, checklists, case studies, and personal lessons from over a decade of developing profitable, high-quality homes.
Dilworth Homes
Where Health Meets High Performance
Discover how Jon and Gabe Dilworth bring craftsmanship, innovation, and building science to every project like the Coolidge House in Culver City, outfitted with dual ERV ventilation, smart-home integration, zero‑VOC materials, solar power, and five‑zone HVAC systems. “Built tight. Ventilated right.”
