"Advanced Real Estate Development and Investment" skillfully outlines the various phases of the real estate development process and addresses some of the most important issues associated with this discipline. Using numerous illustrations and anecdotes, this book takes readers through the development process, from historical considerations to idea formulation to financial feasibility to asset disposition and covers the entire cycle of real estate development for various property types. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable resource will help readers gain an appreciation of the functional skills necessary to be successful in this field, and enable readers to gain a firm grip of several often-overlooked (but equally important) aspects of commercial real estate development. Stephen P. Peca (New York, NY) is a Managing Director of Concourse Realty Group, LLC and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Real Estate Institute of New York University.
Ch. 1 Overview of the Development Process 1
Ch. 2 Business Ethics 21
Ch. 3 Project and Development Teams 29
Ch. 4 Historical Perspective of Real Estate Development 38
Ch. 5 Market Research 51
Ch. 6 Marketability Studies 65
Ch. 7 Land Acquisition and Control 74
Ch. 8 Land Planning and Siting 91
Ch. 9 Entitlement Process and Public-Private Partnerships 105
Ch. 10 Budgeting, Financial Analysis, and Capital Structure 113
Ch. 11 Contractors, Consultants, and Construction Contracts 134
Ch. 12 Leases and How They Are Used 151
Ch. 13 Marketing Focus of Development 157
Ch. 14 Investment Management 164
Ch. 15 The Future 171
Glossary 179
Index 201