In 2004 I published my first book, “An Intelligent Guide to Australian Property Development”, followed by “Australian Residential Property Development” in 2005. In 2014, due to overwhelming interest, I wrote “Australian Residential Property Development for Investors”. This book is a sequel to that 2014 volume which has been updated and reprinted.

A significant aspect of real estate development is that it is creative in its built form. Deciding how to tackle a new development requires lateral thinking. There is no static or structured approach for a new project. Understanding alternative strategies place you with a range of options at your disposal.

This book covers various strategies, including forming syndicates and joint ventures, developing with minimal cash, creative financing, securing low-cost development sites and creating a real estate portfolio with passive income. It also covers the new technology movements of Proptech, Fintech and Contech and how Block-chain Technology is disrupting the real estate industry.

My case studies demonstrate how using these strategies over my long career has resulted in favourable project outcomes. If you want to advance your career in the exciting world of real estate development, this book is a ‘must read’.

Most readers will have acquired some development experience or at least have read my previous book, “Australian Residential Property Development for Investors”. This will make it a lot easier to understand and appreciate the ideas in this book and will arm you with a greater understanding of various development strategies.

This bestselling book is a practical, step-by-step guide for beginners and experienced investors in the real estate and construction industries. From site selection to sale, this book walks you through each phase of the property development process to show you how careful planning can considerably enhance returns on your investment. This practical and effective guide features the latest information on development economics, the impact of electronic media, new cost-effective building methods, and a collection of case studies that illustrate these ideas in action. With a focus on practical outcomes, you’ll learn how to approach the property from an investor’s perspective to minimise risk and maximise returns.

Australians have long had a love affair with residential property. We have one of the highest rates of home ownership in the world and investing in residential real estate is a popular route to financial security. This book shows you how to make property development feasible within your time and budget constraints, netting you more profit and less headache.

• Select the site with the most profit potential, and find dependable financing
• Work more effectively with contractors, councils, consultants, and solicitors
• Apply standard monitoring and risk management techniques to your investment
• Cost and market the improved property appropriately to target the right buyers

Newcomers are understandably overwhelmed by zoning, financing, construction, marketing, and everything else that goes into property development, frequently resulting in mistakes and missed profit. For the fledgling developer hoping to make the most of new investment, Australian Residential Property Development for Investors provides an all-in-one reference, with proven systems, techniques, and tools.

This book is a prequel to my new book “Real Estate Development Strategy for Investors “which covers various strategies, including forming syndicates and joint ventures, developing with minimal cash, creative financing, securing low-cost development sites and creating your real estate portfolio with passive income. It also covers the new technology movements of Proptech, Fintech and Contech and how Blockchain Technology is disrupting the real estate industry. If you want to advance your career in property development, it is worthwhile reading this new book.

The indispensable guide to building a secure passive income for retirement.

Fast Track to Passive Income is an in-depth guide to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio via sound development and investment strategies, thus securing a passive retirement income.

A unique outline of smart investment strategies, this book is suited to anyone who wants to create an income-producing, personal property portfolio. It will benefit novice investors as well as professional property developers in Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Seasoned real estate developer, investor and architect RON FORLEE details development and investment strategies for growing your property portfolio faster than via traditional methods.

This book explains how to:

• source positively geared real estate
• use the develop and hold strategy
• implement the discount investment strategy
• finance your real estate portfolio
• start and plan your real estate portfolio
• build a residential real estate portfolio
• manage your portfolio to ensure a significant passive income
• and why commercial real estate is a great asset in your portfolio.

This is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking a secure way to fund their retirement.

Paperback: 306 pages
Publisher: Vivid Publishing (8 November 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1925952304
ISBN-13: 978-1925952308
Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.6 x 22.9 cm
Boxed-product Weight: 454 g

In An Intelligent Guide to Real Estate Development, architect and successful international real estate developer Ron Forlee shares his many secrets in this high risk, high reward industry. With this practical “how to” guide, you too may be able to capitalise on the next real estate boom, or even the next burst of the real estate bubble.

This book is the perfect introduction to the industry for novice developers (although there is plenty of information for seasoned practitioners too), or those considering in investing in real estate development. It covers the whole gamut of residential and commercial development, including:

• The attributes of successful developers
• How to reduce the risks in developing real estate
• Choosing a team of appropriate development consultants
• Conducting a feasibility study, and calculating your profit
• Selecting finance and managing your way to success.
• Build a residential real estate portfolio
• Manage your portfolio to ensure a significant passive income, and
• Why commercial real estate is a great asset in your portfolio.

Real estate development is a risky business, but if it is planned and managed correctly, the rewards for developers and investors alike can be immense. This is the guide to help you succeed!

Paperback: 244 pages

Publisher: Vivid Publishing

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-922409-73-7