Palak Shah is the co-founder of Open Spaces Capital and Portfolio Mastery - a  community to help working professionals exponentially grow their real estate portfolio without the DIY and hustle. It is her passion to help other investors build generational wealth through real estate investing to make work optional, and achieve financial freedom. An Engineer by trade, after the birth of her two kids she decided to make the move to entrepreneurship to be able to spend more time with her children. Though Palak has invested in real estate for many years, in her first few years investing full-t ..read more

During this JUMPinar, we’ll discuss how to determine whether your plan for a rehab project is truly realistic. Using information gathered from walk throughs, feasibility studies, and discussions with contractors - you can protect the investment and feel confident that your ideas are possible. We’ll also touch on technologies that are available for developers which assist with determining feasibility. Join design experts Jeffy Thomas and Mark Wallace from KORE Design for this educational conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

This JUMPinar featured a discussion with Sara Poindexter (Principal Engineer with Studio Sustena) and Brett Feldman (Attorney with Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP) about the significance of landscape zoning laws and their historical context in Philadelphia. After listening to this episode, you will understand the thresholds of landscape improvement that require special zoning approval, when to engage a zoning attorney, and how to navigate the City’s provisions to achieve your individual mission as a developer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

If your goal is to make the leap from residential to commercial real estate development, it is crucial to understand the differences in underwriting and terminology that you will encounter when seeking financing. Commercial projects will be subject to more scrutiny, and lenders may offer less favorable terms. Knowing the ins and outs of commercial financing will prepare you for discussions with lenders and benefit your ability to assess a project's feasibility. Thanks for listening to this recorded JUMPinar with Stephen Arrivello, President of Axcel Capital Group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co ..read more

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In past episodes, we've covered why it is important to advocate for the preservation of our City's historic buildings - but now we're talking about how you can accomplish that goal. Our guest John Hanson, who has served on the board of the Greater Philadelphia Preservation Alliance since 2014, will inform us on the construction process of a historic renovation, and how it differs from a standard rehab. If a historic renovation is something you're considering, you don't want to miss this! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Licensed Expediter, Kelsey Lee of Philly Kelsey & Co. will be speaking about eCLIPSE and how to navigate the digital filing while also showing some tips and tricks for the most common ways people get caught up in the process! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Since last fall, all Philadelphia landlords are required to obtain a Lead Safe certificate for each property indicating that it is either lead-safe or lead-free before executing a new or renewed lease or receiving/renewing a rental license. Michael Kogut, President of NGT Lead Swipe, will discuss these new requirements, as well as the steps you'll need to follow, from setting up your eClipse account to scheduling an inspection and receiving the certification. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

A rehab project's success is determined by the developer's ability to manage their construction team, create a realistic budget, and maintain quality work throughout the construction process. Julia Choseed, a seasoned real estate developer & licensed general contractor, joins us to share her pro tips. She will share her "do whatever it takes" mentality, and discuss how you can make the most out of your rehab project through effective construction management! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

Mike Stanton, project development manager at The HOW Group, joins us to discuss how Jumpstarters can create a development team and gather reliable individuals to help you complete projects. We talk about contractor selection, maintaining relationships with partners, and the soft costs associated with a rehab project. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more