70 – Working through a crisis to achieve property development success

Responding to the COVID19 pandemic is testing many property developers, with uncertainty sweeping across property markets. To help you figure out what you should be doing in this strange time to ensure continued success, I am continuing my discussions with past guests about how property developers can best respond to the COVID19 pandemic. In this episode I speak with Don O’Rorke from billion dollar property company Consolidated Properties Group. Don featured in a great double episode (52 How to build a billion dollar property developing company  and 53 The critical importance of risk mitigation) of the show where we discussed how you build a billion dollar property developing company. It was a great conversation and I highly recommend having a listen if you haven’t already. It was one of my favorite discussions. This time around we are covering: - what property developers can do during an unexpected slow down - what they should avoid - what Don thinks the next six to 12 months looks like - whether projects should be delayed - something Don has learnt in the past few weeks in response to what has been happening - something new that Don is doing now in response to the changes - if projects aren’t going to plan, what should you look to correct - if Don lost everything tomorrow but his knowledge, what would he focus on when making a comeback - a couple of books, movies and shows that Don has been enjoying Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast Property Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/ Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Links Consolidated Properties Group – https://www.consolidatedproperties.com.au Don O’Rorke – https://www.consolidatedproperties.com.au/people/don-ororke