How do the biggest institutional developers navigate real estate cycles and execute billion-dollar projects?

Chris Tourtellotte, Managing Director at LaTerra Development, breaks down his approach to mixed-use development, market timing, and working with institutional capital.

Learn how Chris:

• Raised and deployed over $3B in real estate projects
• Structures large-scale mixed-use & multifamily developments
• Adapts to interest rate shifts and economic cycles
• Balances risk management and aggressive deal-making
• Sees the future of institutional real estate investment

This episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of large-scale development in today’s market.

[00:00 –00:08 ] Introduction

[00:09 –02:09 ] Snowglobe Music Festival Story

[02:09 –02:59 ] Challenges and Successes in Music Festival Business

[06:19 –07:10 ] Exit Strategy and MTV Acquisition

[09:07 –10:02 ] Real Estate Transition: From Music to Development

[11:04 –13:39 ] Overcoming Challenges in Real Estate Development

[16:18 –18:06 ] Expansion into New Markets

[28:27 –33:12 ] Build-to-Rent Projects and Opportunity Zones

[36:36 –44:13 ] Strategies for Growth and Investment

[47:09 –57:18 ] Social Media and Raising Capital

[58:54 –01:00:26 :08] Advice for Aspiring Developers

[01:03:08 :23 - 01:03:48 :02] Conclusion and Future Outlook

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