I teach locals how to become developers in your backyard.
My Purpose
Empowering locals to lead development—and helping the industry finally catch up.
From entitlements and utility hurdles to full roll-outs and co-development, we help brokers, owners, tenants, and public agencies navigate complexity with clarity.
With $450M+ in real-world projects and our proprietary Dev-OS system, we bring the horsepower behind the headlines—quietly, efficiently, and always in service of your success.
Local Real Estate Developer 🎙️
YOU can become a real estate developer in your own backyard.
Out of 19,500 cities in the U.S., over 75% have fewer than 10,000 people. That’s 16,000+ towns waiting for locals (like YOU) to shape the future of where people live, work, and play.
Real estate development has been gatekept for too long. We’re changing that, and putting the power back in local hands and fueling a grassroots movement across the country.
Ready to be part of it?
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+20 Years
Combined Development & Business Experience
+$450M
Development Projects Managed
Nationwide
+50K Hours
Dedicated to Real Estate Development
+31 Total Doors
13 Short-Term Rentals/
18 Long-Term Rentals
Are you ready to become a Local Real Estate Developer?
We know when locals lead, communities thrive.
Big developers shouldn’t be the only ones shaping our communities. With the right tools and guidance, you can lead the way turning overlooked properties into thriving spaces that serve your neighbors for generations to come.
Are you ready to be the changemaker in your town?
Recommended Podcasts
The Real Estate Pessimist
The good, the bad, and the TRUTH about real estate investing. Kristi & Erik pull back the curtain on what actually happens during the life-cycle of a deal.
Abundant Journey
I had the pleasure of joining Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp on The Abundant Journey podcast, where we dove deep into what it truly takes to build freedom and purpose through development.
BigDeal
You can change your life and make a dent on the world. This podcast uncovers the unfiltered lessons from the smartest minds straight to you.
Commercially Speaking
Hosted by two brothers Bo (CRE expert) & Timmy (improv comedian), breaking down complex real estate concepts that’s easy for anyone to understand!
My Areas of Focus
Recommended Reading
Local Real Estate Developers
At Local Real Estate Developers™, we believe YOU (the LOCAL) has the power to revitalize your community. The properties you pass every day hold untapped potential and are just waiting for a LOCAL to bring them to life.
Kristi Kandel 