Unlocking Value in Infill Developments with Dan Illes

About this episode

Dan Illes shares his journey from engineer to full-time developer, focusing on infill developments and strategies for maximizing real estate investments.

From engineer to full-time developer, Dan Illes has built his career on turning overlooked lots into new opportunities. What began as a side hustle in real estate quickly grew into a passion for infill projects and custom home builds. With a sharp eye for urban planning and a knack for creative problem-solving, Dan has tackled everything from land severances to ground-up construction. In this episode, we will discuss: Practical strategies for real estate investing and development to boost your results Diving into the world of infill projects and land severances to uncover hidden potential How water submetering can add value to your multi-unit properties and cut costs Leveraging water submetering as a smart way to grow your net operating income (NOI) Navigating today's land and development market to spot high-return opportunities Download a free report: " Multi-Unit Renovation Operations Order - A Guide to Starting a Renovation " Subscribe and review today! Instagram Youtube Spotify Apple Podcasts

People in this episode

Guest: Dan Illes

Topics covered

• real estate investing
• infill projects
• land severances
• urban planning
• water submetering
• net operating income
• development market

Keywords

• custom home builds
• creative problem-solving
• high-return opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Multi-Unit Renovation Operations Order

Books & works: Unlocking Value in Infill Developments

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