Name: How to Make Money in Ground-Up Construction
Start: 2025-02-03T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-03T21:00:00-05:00
Location: O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill

Connect with local investors, expand your network, and stay ahead of the game in the Tampa Bay real estate market.
Topic: How to raise your
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How to make money in ground-up construction.

Wholesaling strategies for teardowns and land
Entitlement sales with real-life examples of substantial profit
Comparison of fix-and-flip vs. new construction project
Innovative approaches to seller equity option
Detailed breakdown of the entitlement process
Strategies for managing cash flow during construction projects

Topic: How to make money in ground-up construction.Speaker: Max Vollmer
Max Vollmer is a Tampa-based real estate developer and the owner of Kelner Homes. Kelner Homes employs 27 highly skilled professionals who manage all aspects of the development process in-house, including feasibility studies, permitting, development, design, marketing, and sales. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the Tampa Bay area, Kelner Homes currently has an impressive pipeline of 52 single-family homes and 70 townhomes/condos. These projects, located across downtown Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, are projected to deliver over $175 million in resale value by 2027.In addition to leading Kelner Homes, Max Vollmer oversees a $25 million private equity fund dedicated to acquiring development projects. He is also expanding his reach beyond Florida by managing the ground-up construction of an 84-unit apartment complex in Greenville, SC.Max’s real estate journey began five years ago as a virtual wholesaler, operating across eight states. He then expanded his business to include a fix-and-flip division, completing over 160 wholesale transactions and achieving a peak volume of 3–5 flips per month. Driven by his passion for creating new developments, Max transitioned entirely into new construction, focusing his efforts on building high-quality, innovative residential projects.

Wholesaling Strategies for Teardowns and Land: Learn how to profit from purchasing distressed properties or land, negotiating favorable terms, and reselling them to developers or investors for a markup.
Entitlement Sales with Real-Life Examples of Substantial Profit: Explore how securing land entitlements (such as zoning changes or permits) can significantly increase a property’s value, with real-life case studies demonstrating large returns.
Comparison of Fix-and-Flip vs. New Construction Projects: Weigh the pros and cons of renovating existing properties for resale versus starting from scratch with new builds, including factors like profit margins, time investment, and risks.
Innovative Approaches to Seller Equity Option: Discover creative financing solutions, such as seller equity options, which allow buyers to leverage the seller’s equity to structure profitable deals while minimizing upfront costs.
Detailed Breakdown of the Entitlement Process: Gain a step-by-step understanding of how to navigate the complex entitlement process, including securing permits, zoning adjustments, and dealing with local government regulations.
Strategies for Managing Cash Flow During Construction Projects: Learn effective techniques for maintaining positive cash flow throughout the construction process, including budgeting, financing options, and cash reserve management to avoid project delays.