#162: Darcy Marler - Land Development, It's Easer Than You Think

<p><strong>#162: Darcy Marler - Land Development, It's Easer Than You Think</strong></p> <p>On this episode Gary chats with good friend, investor for over 20 years with over 240 doors, land developer and previous guest, Darcy Marler. To learn Darcy's story, punch up episode #101 for the back story. This episode focuses exclusively on land development, and why it can be a powerful strategy to add to your investing toolbox. Darcy shares some simple strategies you can consider, to get you out of the 'buy and hold' or 'flip, flip, flip' mindset! Not to be missed!</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why land development is much easier than you think</li> <li>What does the down payment look like for a land development deal</li> <li>Micro strategies to get you started</li> <li>What is "up zoning" and what does it accomplish</li> <li>How do you know if it's a good deal if you're severing a lot</li> <li>Who do you contact to start the process of severing a lot</li> <li>The importance of having a team to support you</li> <li>Mistakes Darcy made and how he learned from them</li> <li>Mistakes he sees beginning investors make when starting out in land development</li> <li>The different exit strategies when you want to get out of a land development deal</li> <li>And MORE!</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Bio</strong></p> <p>Over the past 20 years, Darcy has owned over 90 properties with 240 'doors', worth over $44 million. In that time, he has actively invested in land development, land assembly, new construction (built 45 new homes), condo conversion, long and short-term rentals, BRRRR, and fix-and-flips. Darcy is also the author of 4 books on real estate investing and an online course on Land Development. </p> <p> </p> <p>This episode proudly sponsored by BM Select - <a href= "https://bmselect.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://bmselect.ca</a>  </p> <p>Are you looking to become a millionaire through real estate investing? Then BM Select is for you!</p> <p>BM Select has helped more peopl