Real estate investor and land developer, Charles Wah, joins Carmen and Jordan to discuss investing in infill land development, a strategy which is all about the process of developing vacant or under-used parcels within existing urban areas that are already largely developed. In addition to learning about Charles’ start in real estate investment, you will find out about the criteria he uses when looking for land, the due diligence in which he engages, the difference between bank financing and private money, and, of course, the many benefits of this investing strategy along with how lucrative the returns can be! This is an episode you do not want to miss!   Episode Highlights:

• Charles’ start in real estate
• His start in development
• Infill land development
• The main benefits of this strategy
• The criteria used when looking for appropriate land 
• The due diligence involved
• A case study of one of Charles’ investments
• The reports involved
• Bank financing vs private money
• Charles’ advice for those starting out

Quotes:    “We got to see the opportunities that real estate can provide for families.”   “I love to be able to create and have impacts on communities.”   “That was a totally ‘meant to be’ project.”   “This is also a provincial mandate through their growth plan. They want intensification.”   “Land is very valuable.”   “It’s best to start small.”   “Limited risk to high potential reward.”   “As long as we know that what we’re proposing is really going to benefit the neighborhood, that’s what helps me to sleep at night.”   “It’s an amazing investment.”   Links:   30 Minutes to Wealth homepage:   https://www.30minutestowealth.com/