Welcome back to The Landlady Listens Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Meg Hayden sits down with Coco Pacheco — developer, builder, and real-estate entrepreneur — to talk about building smart, staying ready, and using technology to move faster in an ever-changing market.

From flipping his first property at 23 to managing multi-unit new-construction developments across Rhode Island, Coco shares the mindset, tools, and systems that keep his business thriving — and his energy high. 💪🏽🏗️

Together, Meg and Coco dive into everything from budgeting and due diligence to embracing AI and apps like Company Cam and ChatGPT to streamline operations and communicate better with teams and clients.

✨ Tune in to learn:
• How Coco got started in real-estate development and built his portfolio
• Smart budgeting & contingency tips every new builder should know
• How to handle setbacks, manage teams, & stay solution-oriented
• The key technologies powering today’s construction industry
• Why “stay ready and you don’t have to get ready” is a mantra for success

This episode is for builders, real-estate pros, and anyone ready to level up their mindset and systems. 🌟

Guest Info – Coco Pacheco
🏗️ Developer & Builder
⚙️ Technologies: Company Cam and ChatGPT
📚 Book Recommendations: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss & Contagious by Jonah Berger
💭 Mantra: “Stay ready and you don’t have to get ready.”
📸 Instagram: @cocobuildshomes

Connect with Meg Hayden
📞 609-598-2232
📧 [email protected]

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