| R. Dodge Woodson uses his years of experience as a builder and land developer to compile this unique checklist and forms book covering the day-to-day business practices of residential land developers and the construction community.
All forms and checklists will also be available in customizable Word and PDF format from companion website.
Contents:
Researching Profitable Properties; Doing the Demographics; Zoning Matters; Flood Zones and Flood Plains; Wetland Issues; Road Considerations; Leftover Lots; Timber Tactics; Budgeting Your Money; Selecting Partners; Beating the Bank; Organizational Skills That Win; Selecting Your Professional Team; Contractual Terms and Offers; Dealing With Property Owners; Working With Real Estate Brokers; Site Inspections; Plans and Specifications; Putting Work Out to Bids; Sales Projections; Insurance Needs; Working With Subcontractors; Watching Your Workers; Beating Your Budget; The Exit Plan
Table of Contents
Introduction; Chapter 1: Financial Budgets and Considerations; Chapter 2: Putting Your Plans Together; Chapter 3: Sample Arguments; Chapter 4: The Permit Process; Chapter 5: Environmental and Flood Factors; Chapter 6: Working with Contractors; Chapter 7: Managing Your Development
About the Author
R Dodge Woodson is a licensed Master Plumber as well as a licensed Class A Builder. As a builder, he has built as many as 60 homes in one year and has 26 years in the construction field. He is the owner of The Masters Group, Inc., and the author of dozens of books, including many best-sellers for McGraw-Hill. Mr Woodson has also taught plumbing code classes and apprenticeship classes at Central Maine Technical College. |