From Bungalows to Billions: Jose Berlanga’s Land Development Playbook

From Bungalows to Billions: Jose Berlanga’s Land Development Playbook

September 17, 2025 · 49 min · Episode 51

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Jose Berlanga shares his 40-year journey in land development, discussing key lessons and industry trends.

In this episode Jose Berlanga walks through his 40-year journey from small inner-city homebuilding to large-scale land development, sharing hard-earned lessons on entitlements, partnering with national builders, due diligence pitfalls (including unexpected site contamination), and strategies to combat affordability challenges.He also discusses industry trends like build-to-rent, when to diversify versus specialize, and practical advice for structuring lot development deals and working with local regulators and specialists.

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