Build Smart, Rent Strong: Mastering New Construction Investment Strategies
Watch our exclusive on demand webinar with John Burns Research and Consulting: Build Smart, Rent Strong: Mastering New Construction Investment Strategies.
If you’re navigating rising rates, shifting capital markets, and changing local dynamics, this webinar is for you.
From Fix-and-Flip to New Build
Learn how to transition from fix-and-flip projects to new construction investments with practical, actionable advice. Discover how to evaluate exit strategies, decide whether to sell or rent, and adapt mid-build if the market shifts. Gain insights into the latest market trends, competitive pricing strategies, and tips to avoid common mistakes when switching to new construction.
Evaluate Exit Strategies
Master how to assess and choose the best exit strategies for your new construction projects.
Adapt to Market Shifts
Gain the skills to adjust your build-to-rent and long-term rental investments when the market changes.
Avoid Common Mistakes
Learn critical insights to prevent costly errors when transitioning to new construction.
Meet our speakers
Kiavi and John Burns Research & Consulting have teamed up to share their expertise in real estate investment strategies. With experience navigating market trends, financing challenges, and construction investments, our speakers are here to provide practical advice to help you build smarter and invest stronger.
Alex Thomas Research Manager, Macro / John Burns Research & Consulting
Alex has spent over 6 years helping track macro-level economic and housing trends and data for JBREC’s research team. He also covers the fix-and-flip space and commercial real estate market for JBREC. Prior to JBREC, Alex was on the research teams at the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., as well as the Center for Opportunity Urbanism in California. Alex holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Chapman University.
Tom Hallock VP, Head of Construction Lending / Kiavi
Tom Hallock, VP, Head of Construction Lending at Kiavi, brings decades of experience in construction financing and real estate investment lending. Before joining Kiavi, Tom held leadership roles such as Chief Lending Officer at DPL Capital and Genesis Capital, as well as Head of Loan Products at PeerStreet. A seasoned expert in construction financing, Tom oversees Kiavi’s Construction Lending division, driving product development, team leadership, and growth strategies to support clients in achieving their investment goals.
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