Listen "He sold his festival to MTV then built 3,000 apartments | Chris Tourtellotte of La Terra Development"
Episode Synopsis
How do the biggest institutional developers navigate real estate cycles and execute billion-dollar projects?Chris Tourtellotte, Managing Director at LaTerra Development, breaks down his approach to mixed-use development, market timing, and working with institutional capital.Learn how Chris:Raised and deployed over $3B in real estate projectsStructures large-scale mixed-use & multifamily developmentsAdapts to interest rate shifts and economic cyclesBalances risk management and aggressive deal-makingSees the future of institutional real estate investmentThis episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of large-scale development in today’s market.[00:00–00:08] Introduction[00:09–02:09] Snowglobe Music Festival Story[02:09–02:59] Challenges and Successes in Music Festival Business[06:19–07:10] Exit Strategy and MTV Acquisition[09:07–10:02] Real Estate Transition: From Music to Development[11:04–13:39] Overcoming Challenges in Real Estate Development[16:18–18:06] Expansion into New Markets[28:27–33:12] Build-to-Rent Projects and Opportunity Zones[36:36–44:13] Strategies for Growth and Investment[47:09–57:18] Social Media and Raising Capital[58:54–01:00:26:08] Advice for Aspiring Developers[01:03:08:23 - 01:03:48:02] Conclusion and Future Outlook📈 Connect with me:Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/TAYVAY_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloravakian/#RealEstatePodcast #InstitutionalRealEstate #MixedUseDevelopment #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyDevelopment #MarketTrends #InvestmentStrategies #UrbanDevelopment #BillionDollarDeals
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