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Land Severance and Infill Development: Dan Illes Reveals the Power of Urban Planning and Strategic Investments

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Release Date: 10/27/2023

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When you look at a piece of land, do you see potential? It's all about buying properties, splitting the land, and constructing new units for rental purposes. Quite often, the size of the lot matters less than the potential it represents. Unearth that creativity, dust off your strategic brain, tackle the process with open eyes, and who knows? You could turn something ordinary into extraordinary.

If you can essentially wipe out your land cost from a new build, you're already put yourself a fair bit ahead when it comes to equity and making the numbers work. - Dan Illes

Dan Illes is a real estate investor and property developer who has made a name for himself in the industry. With a background in civil engineering, he brings a unique perspective to his projects. Originally from a small town near Stratford, he started investing in real estate on the side while working as an engineer. However, it was only a short time before he realized that his true passion lay in real estate investing and development. Since then, he has focused on infill development and building new homes from the ground up. 

His creativity in engineering and urban planning expertise have allowed him to successfully complete various projects, including severing land to create new lots and constructing new houses. In this episode, he shares his journey, insights, and strategies for success in real estate development. 

In this episode, you'll be able to: 
  • Discover strategic real estate investing and development techniques that can lead to increased success and profits.
  • Learn the ins and outs of infill development and severing land to take advantage of valuable opportunities in the market.
  • Explore the benefits and cost-saving potential of water submetering for multi-unit properties and how it can increase your bottom line.
  • Uncover the secrets to increasing your Net Operating Income (NOI) through the implementation of water submetering.
  • Stay ahead of the competition by staying informed about current land and development market opportunities that can lead to lucrative investments.
You can contact Dan by visiting https://waterbillsolutions.com/

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