What actually goes into developing a piece of land, and where do projects usually start going wrong?

In this episode, Jessey sits down with developer Eugene Gershman to talk about what he's learned from more than 20 years working across both construction and real estate development.

Eugene breaks down what he looks for when choosing contractors, why experience with the same product type matters, and why simply choosing the lowest bid can end up costing you significantly more.

They also get into some of the details that owners often overlook, including incomplete construction drawings, missing finishes, change orders, and the difference between getting plans approved and actually having enough information to build from.

They also talk about today's development market, why many projects are struggling to pencil, and how Eugene evaluates whether a property is worth moving forward with.

What you'll learn:

• What to look for when choosing a contractor or development partner

• Why experience with the same product type matters

• How incomplete plans and missing scope can lead to expensive change orders

• Why a project that works on paper can still carry significant risk

Connect with Eugene Gershman:
Podcast: Real Estate Development: Land to Legacy
Social: @eg_developer
Eugene Gershman Personal: https://egershman.com
GIS Companies: https://giscompanies.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenegershman