ALL YOU CAN BUILD WITH ZAY
Free live masterclass on Zoom
Free live masterclass · Streaming on Zoom

How to Become a Real Estate Developer

The 5-step BUILD Method™ for going from an empty lot or a tired building to a finished project — taught in plain English, for people who were never handed the playbook.

DateWednesday, Oct 14
Time7:00 PM CT
WhereLive on Zoom
25Years in construction
11Years developing
4Master's degrees
Seats are free · live only~90 min

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What we'll cover

The BUILD Method™, start to finish

Five steps, in the order that protects you. Each one lowers the risk of the next — that's how a first-time developer gets from dirt to a finished building without guessing.

01
B

Buy Right

How to find land and buildings worth developing — and why you make your money the day you buy.

02
U

Understand the Numbers

How to prove a project works on paper before a single dollar is at risk.

03
I

Increase Value

How developers create value on purpose — through use, density, and design.

04
L

Leverage Capital

How projects actually get funded — lenders, partners, and other people's money, done legally.

05
D

Develop & Deliver

How to lead the team that builds it, on time and on budget — without swinging a hammer.

B → U → I → L → D  ·  The order matters.

Who it's for

Built for everyday people who want to build

You don't need a construction background or a big bank account to learn how development works. You need a clear system and the willingness to follow it.

This is for you if…
  • You want to build ground-up or take on your first real renovation — not just flip a house.
  • You've watched projects go up in your neighborhood and wondered who's behind them.
  • You work a full-time job and want a step-by-step path, not hype.
  • You want to understand the money side and the dirt side before you commit.
This is not for you if…
  • You're looking for a get-rich-quick shortcut. Development is a process, and this class shows you the real one.
  • You want someone to promise you a result. Outcomes depend on your effort, your market, and your capital.
  • You aren't willing to show up live, take notes, and do the work after.
Your instructor
ZayIsaiah Collier · Chicago
Builder. Developer. Teacher. Focused on neighborhood revitalization and opening the door to development for everyday investors.
25 yrsin construction
15 yrsin project management
11 yrsin development
4master's degrees
Who's teaching

I learned the dirt side and the money side

I spent 25 years on jobsites before I ever developed a project of my own. Then I went back to school — four master's degrees in Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, and Real Estate — because I wanted to understand how the money really moves.

Most people only ever learn one side. This masterclass puts both together into one system you can follow, so you walk in as a beginner and walk out knowing exactly how a project goes from idea to finished building.

“You're the conductor, not the orchestra. Your job is to lead the team that builds it.”

Questions

Before you save your seat

Is the masterclass really free?

Yes. There's no cost to register or attend. Save your seat and the Zoom link will be emailed to you right away.

Do I need experience or money to attend?

No. The class is built for beginners. You'll learn how the process works, how to run the numbers, and how projects are typically funded — so you can make smart decisions before you ever spend a dollar.

How long is it, and should I attend live?

Block about 90 minutes. Come live if you can — the Q&A at the end is only for people in the room, and it's where the best questions get answered.

Will you be selling something?

At the end, I'll share how you can keep working with me if you want to go further. There's no pressure — the training is complete and useful on its own.

Is this financial or investment advice?

No. This is education. Nothing in the class is financial, investment, legal, tax, or brokerage advice, and no specific results are promised. Always talk to qualified professionals about your own situation.

Your first project starts with one decision

Show up live. Learn the system. Leave with a plan.

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Wednesday, Oct 14 · 7:00 PM CT · Live on Zoom
ALL YOU CAN BUILD WITH ZAY

All You Can Build With Zay provides real estate development education only. Nothing presented is financial, investment, legal, tax, or real estate brokerage advice. No income, profit, or specific result is promised or guaranteed; outcomes depend on each person's effort, market, and capital. Any dollar figures shared are illustrative examples, not typical results. Raising money from investors involves securities law — consult a securities attorney.

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