Academy
Module 1: Introduction – The Developer’s Mindset
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Understanding the path from idea → investor-ready project
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The difference between “builders,” “developers,” and “dealmakers”
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Overview of the CorePar Playbook
Module 2: Site Selection & Market Analysis
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How to identify high-growth markets
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Reading zoning maps, planning documents, and job-growth data
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Case study: Workforce duplex project site selection
Module 3: Feasibility & Financial Modeling
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How to build a basic feasibility study
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Calculating land costs, hard/soft costs, and rents
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Creating your first pro forma (with downloadable Excel template)
Module 4: Entitlements, Permits, and City Relations
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Navigating zoning, planning boards, and special exceptions
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Building relationships with city planners and development corporations
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Example: Meeting strategies
Module 5: Design, Engineering & Construction
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Translating concept drawings into real construction documents
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Choosing between stick-built, SIP, or modular builds
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Managing budgets and timelines
Module 6: Structuring Your Deal
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Understanding GP/LP roles
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Equity vs. debt
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Class A vs. Class B share structures
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How to use operating agreements and waterfall distributions
Module 7: Raising Capital the Right Way
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How to attract accredited investors and family offices
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Pitch decks, executive summaries, and offering memoranda
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SEC compliance basics (Reg D 506(b)/(c))
Module 8: Building Your Brand as a Developer
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Positioning yourself as a trusted developer
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Social proof: using blogs, LinkedIn, YouTube
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Example: Real Estate Development Strategies series
Module 9: Managing Investor Relations
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Quarterly updates and transparency
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Distributions and reporting
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Building repeat investors
Module 10: Construction to Stabilization
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Draw schedules, inspections, and project management
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Lease-up strategy for BTR duplexes
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Refinancing and long-term ownership
Module 11: Exit Strategies
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Refinance vs. sale
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Using tax credits or 1031 exchanges
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Case study: 3-year refinance scenario
Module 12: Capstone Project
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Students create a real “Development + Capital Raise Plan”
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Includes site concept, pro forma, capital stack, and investor presentation
Bonus Sections
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Templates & Tools:
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Pro forma Excel sheet
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Investor pitch deck
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Development checklist
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Sample offering memo
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Guest Expert Interviews: Lenders, city officials, and investors
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Real CorePar Case Studies: Kokomo, Muncie, and emerging manager framework
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
✅ Know how to structure, fund, and manage a real estate development deal
✅ Be able to create a professional investor presentation
✅ Understand how to build long-term investor relationships
✅ Be equipped to launch their own development venture