MODULE 2 – WEEK 5

Site Selection Science

Identify profitable development opportunities before others see them

⏱️ 97 min total πŸ“š 4 lessons πŸ—ΊοΈ Site analysis tools βœ… 4 quizzes

This Week You’ll Master:

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Location analysis techniques that reveal hidden development potential

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Environmental and physical site analysis to avoid costly surprises

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Zoning and land use regulations that determine what you can build

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Development feasibility studies that prove profitability before buying

Your Week 5 Progress

Lesson 17
Lesson 18
Lesson 19
Lesson 20

0 of 4 lessons completed

πŸ“ Lesson 17: Location Analysis & Market Research

Master the art of finding development gold before everyone else

20 min Start Now β†’

You’ll Learn:

  • The 5-layer location analysis system used by top developers
  • How to identify emerging neighborhoods before prices spike
  • Transportation and infrastructure impact on land values
  • Demographic analysis that predicts future demand
πŸ—ΊοΈ Tool: Interactive location scorer πŸ“Š Exercise: Analyze 3 potential sites 🎯 Quiz: 5 questions
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🌍 Lesson 18: Environmental & Physical Site Analysis

Uncover hidden costs and opportunities in any piece of land

25 min πŸ”’ Complete Lesson 17

You’ll Learn:

  • Critical environmental factors that can kill deals or create value
  • Soil analysis, drainage, and topography assessment
  • How to read environmental reports and Phase I assessments
  • Calculating site work costs before you buy
πŸ” Tool: Site analysis checklist πŸ“ˆ Exercise: Evaluate environmental reports 🎯 Quiz: 6 questions
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πŸ›οΈ Lesson 19: Zoning & Land Use Regulations

Navigate the rules that determine your project’s potential

22 min πŸ”’ Complete Lesson 18

You’ll Learn:

  • How to read and interpret zoning codes like a pro
  • Density calculations and what you can actually build
  • The rezoning process and when it’s worth pursuing
  • Variances, special exceptions, and conditional uses
πŸ“‹ Tool: Zoning decoder worksheet πŸ—οΈ Exercise: Calculate buildable area 🎯 Quiz: 6 questions
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πŸ’° Lesson 20: Development Feasibility Studies

Prove profitability before spending a dollar on land

30 min πŸ”’ Complete Lesson 19

You’ll Learn:

  • Complete feasibility analysis framework for any development
  • Highest and best use analysis to maximize land value
  • Construction cost estimation and development timelines
  • Financial modeling for development projects
πŸ† Capstone: Complete feasibility study πŸ’» Tool: Development pro forma template 🎯 Final Quiz: 8 questions
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Week 5 Student Stats

18,234
Students Completed
99.5%
Completion Rate
4.8/5
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After Completing Week 5:

βœ… Location Mastery

Identify profitable sites others overlook

βœ… Site Analysis

Evaluate physical and environmental factors

βœ… Zoning Expert

Navigate regulations and maximize density

βœ… Feasibility Pro

Prove deals work before buying land

Week 5 Success Stories

“Location analysis helped me find a site everyone ignored. The city announced a new transit station 6 months later – instant 40% value increase!”

– Rachel, 25

“The environmental checklist saved me from buying contaminated land. Would have cost $200k to clean up. Dodged a massive bullet.”

– Kevin, 28

“Feasibility study showed I could build 12 units instead of 8. That extra density made the deal work. First project netted $340k.”

– Sophia, 25

Ready to Find Your First Development Site?

97 minutes total. 4 lessons. Master site selection before the competition.

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Join 18,234 students who mastered Week 5