In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with his business partner, Mike Angelo, to break down the differences between multifamily operations and real estate development. From ground-up multifamily projects to retail redevelopments, they share lessons learned, costly mistakes avoided, and what it really takes to create something from nothing in today’s market.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The key differences between multifamily investing and development projects
• Why development carries more complexity—and potentially greater returns
• How to find the right partners and mentors for new projects
• What entitlement really means and why it can take 18–24 months
• Lessons from navigating zoning, city hearings, and community pushback
• The differences in cost, risk, and execution between redevelopment and ground-up projects
• Why owning your identity as a developer (and telling everyone) opens unexpected doors

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🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimble_capital_group/

🔗 Website: https://nimblecapitalgroup.com/

Follow the Guest – Mike Angelo

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeaangelo/

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