🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers

🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers Podcast with Kristi Kandel & Raphael CollazoThis podcast was created to break down the barriers of entry into development and make it as familiar as flipping a house or house-hacking a duplex.We feature:- Weekly interviews with local developers sharing their projects- Think Like a Developer Minisodes: live in-progress deals- Insights from strategic partners like brokers, architects, engineers, and lenders- Exclusive Developer VaultMost US Cities have fewer than 10,000 residents. We don’t need more outside investors, we need more locals taking action.

🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers is a business podcast hosted by Kristi Kandel, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kristi Kandel hosts 🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers, a business show with 85 episodes published.

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  Episode #73

  You Don’t Need to Leave Your Hometown to Build Something Big | EP#73

  Sep 29, 202653 minS1

  What if the biggest opportunity in real estate is right in your own backyard? Andy Warnock spent nearly two decades in commercial real estate finance and built a portfolio of nearly 2,600 apartment units. Along the way, he learned through failed deals, the 2008 crash, partnerships, insurance mistakes, and plenty of hard-earned lessons. Today, Andy is focused on transforming small-town communities through mixed-use development, restaurants, golf lounges, basketball facilities, retail, and gathering spaces. In this episode, he shares why relationships matter, how to structure partnerships, why patience is essential, and how his E + R = O mindset—Event + Response = Outcome—helps him navigate challenges. The truth: You don’t need millions to start. Learn the business, build relationships, solve problems, and play the long game. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/mgC8sO-CN3U Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Andy Warnock Website: https://westwoodcollective.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-warnock-4398883/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #localrealestatedeveloper #communitydevelopment #realestatedevelopment #localdeveloper #realestateinvesting #smalltowndevelopment #mixedusedevelopment #redevelopment #buildlocal #developlocal #commercialrealestate #ohiorealestate #communityfirst

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  Episode #72

  How a First-Time Developer Built a $7.5M Project Without a Big Team | EP#72

  Sep 22, 202654 minS1

  What happens when you don't have deep pockets or a massive team but refuse to walk away from the opportunity? Will Hanrahan found a one-acre industrial property on Facebook Marketplace and bought it for $435,000. He didn't have the full vision figured out. He just knew the location had potential. Through zoning research, adaptive reuse, Brownfield programs, local funding, and strong relationships, that overlooked property became The Rail Yard, a $7.5M mixed-use development with 32 residential units and commercial space. Will shares the real lessons behind raising capital, working with local government, finding the right investors, navigating environmental challenges, and staying scrappy when the deal gets complicated. You don't need the biggest team to build something meaningful. You need the courage to start, the relationships to keep moving, and the persistence to finish. This episode is for anyone who wants to become a local developer and build projects that improve their community. Full Episode: How a First-Time Developer Built a $7.5M Project Without a Big Team | EP#72 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Will Hanrahan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/railyardlex/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #localrealestatedeveloper #realestatedevelopment #communitydevelopment #localdeveloper #realestateinvesting #housingdevelopment #propertydevelopment #adaptivereuse #kentuckyrealestate #buildlocal #localdevelopment #realestateinvestor #realestateentrepreneur

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  Episode #71

  What Happens When Local Developers Get in the Same Room? | EP#71

  Sep 15, 202638 minS1

  What happens when developers from across the country come together to share what they’re actually building? In Episode #70, Raphael Collazo and Kristi Kandel recap the first LRED developer meetup in Louisville, bringing together local developers, investors, city leaders, and industry professionals. They talk about the real lessons from touring active projects, learning from experienced developers, navigating city challenges, and building relationships that can lead to new ideas and opportunities. Because development isn’t just about knowing the numbers. It’s about knowing the people, the market, and your community. Full Episode: What Happens When Local Developers Get in the Same Room? | EP#70 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin LRED Meetup 2026: https://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/lred-meetup-2026 Connect with Raphael: Website: http://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercial_louisville/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/ Connect with Kristi: Website: https://kristikandel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristikandel/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-kandel-4b650a12/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #localrealestatedeveloper #communitydevelopment #realestatedevelopment #localdevelopment #buildlocal #developlocal #realestatecommunity #louisville #tampa

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  Episode #70

  Inside a First-Time Developer's 37-Acre Vision | EP#70

  Sep 8, 202653 minS1

  What if you didn’t need years of experience, a massive network, or millions in the bank to become a developer? YJ Tung shares how he went from working in tech and marketing to taking on his first 37-acre development project near California’s Western States Trail. With his partner, YJ is developing Forestill Basecamp, a hospitality project featuring 10 modular cabins, saunas, cold plunges, and recovery amenities designed for trail runners and endurance athletes. Along the way, they’ve had to navigate permitting, due diligence, financing, marketing, and community partnerships. They even tested the concept with just $20 a day in Instagram ads and collected deposits from future guests before the project was built. This episode is a real look at what it takes to go from “I don’t know how” to “I’m doing it.” Full Episode: Inside a First-Time Developer's 37-Acre Vision | EP#70 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest YJ Tung Website: https://foresthillbasecamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582172090154 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foresthillbasecamp Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youngjohntung/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #localrealestatedeveloper #communitydevelopment #realestatedevelopment #localdevelopment #realestateinvesting #realestateentrepreneur #propertydevelopment #buildlocal #communityfirst #localdeveloper #realestatepodcast #firsttimedeveloper

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  Episode #69

  How a First-Time Developer Turned Setbacks Into Experience | EP#69

  Sep 1, 202644 minS1

  What happens when your first development project doesn't go as planned? After years in brokerage, Alan Sestito took the leap into development. His first project had potential but city delays, a reduced site plan, and unexpected setbacks quickly turned it into a real-world education. Instead of walking away, Alan adapted, leaned on his partner, and kept moving. In this episode, Alan shares the lessons behind his first project, the importance of strong partnerships, understanding your market, and why resilience matters when development gets messy. For anyone considering their first development project, Alan's story proves that experience doesn't always come before the deal. Sometimes, the deal is what gives you the experience. Full Episode: Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Alan Sestito Website: http://www.sesresidential.com/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #localrealestatedeveloper #realestatedevelopment #localdevelopment #communitydevelopment #realestateinvesting #localdeveloper #smalldeveloper #infilldevelopment #developerjourney #buildlocal

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