How do the biggest institutional developers navigate real estate cycles and execute billion-dollar projects?

Chris Tourtellotte, Managing Director at LaTerra Development, breaks down his approach to mixed-use development, market timing, and working with institutional capital.

Learn how Chris:

• Raised and deployed over $3B in real estate projects
• Structures large-scale mixed-use & multifamily developments
• Adapts to interest rate shifts and economic cycles
• Balances risk management and aggressive deal-making
• Sees the future of institutional real estate investment

This episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of large-scale development in today’s market.

[00:00–00:08] Introduction

[00:09–02:09] Snowglobe Music Festival Story

[02:09–02:59] Challenges and Successes in Music Festival Business

[06:19–07:10] Exit Strategy and MTV Acquisition

[09:07–10:02] Real Estate Transition: From Music to Development

[11:04–13:39] Overcoming Challenges in Real Estate Development

[16:18–18:06] Expansion into New Markets

[28:27–33:12] Build-to-Rent Projects and Opportunity Zones

[36:36–44:13] Strategies for Growth and Investment

[47:09–57:18] Social Media and Raising Capital

[58:54–01:00:26:08] Advice for Aspiring Developers

[01:03:08:23 - 01:03:48:02] Conclusion and Future Outlook

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