Building a successful real estate development company doesn’t happen overnight. Austin Kent shares how a side hustle in real estate evolved into Kent Development, a fast growing Dallas based firm specializing in luxury homes, townhomes, and multifamily projects. Along the way, he learned valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, risk taking, raising capital, and building lasting relationships with investors to fuel long term growth.

In this episode, Troy and Austin pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a thriving development company. They discuss financing deals, working with investors, navigating Dallas permitting, avoiding costly construction mistakes, building a referral driven business, and scaling from a solo operator to a growing team. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about the business behind real estate development, this conversation is packed with practical lessons on growth, leadership, and creating long term value.