Book description
Real Estate Development and Investment
A Comprehensive Approach
Written by real estate industry veteran Stephen Peca, this timely
guide skillfully outlines the various phases of the real estate
development process and addresses some of the most important issues
associated with this discipline.
Using numerous illustrations and anecdotes, this book takes you
through the development process, from historical considerations and
idea formulation to financial feasibility and asset disposition, while
covering the entire cycle of real estate development for various
property types. Topics touched upon throughout these pages
include:
- The key factors affecting demand for different land uses and
development
- The interaction of market research, financing, planning,
contract negotiation, marketing, leasing, and property
management
- The need for universal, current, and broad knowledge
- The importance of ethics in the development process
- The role of different professionals and companies involved in
the development process
- Environmental considerations in real estate development
- And much more
Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable
resource will help you gain a firm understanding of the functional
skills necessary to be successful in this field and familiarize you
with several often-overlooked-but essential aspects of commercial real
estate development.
Stephen P. Peca, CPA, MRICS, is a Managing
Director of Concourse Realty Group, LLC, and is an adjunct assistant
professor in the Real Estate Institute of New York University. Before
forming Concourse Realty Group, he was with Fleet Securities, Inc.
Peca also has extensive experience as a commercial banker, chief
financial officer, and property developer. Much of his work extends
into overseas markets, and as such, Peca has extensive experience
arranging international and cross-border transactions, including
corporate, project, and infrastructure finance. Peca has a Certificate
in Advanced Management from the University of Chicago and has a BBA in
public accounting. He has received the New York University Award for
Outstanding Service and is a Member of the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors as a Chartered Management Consultancy Surveyor. He
is also a member of the Financial Executive Networking Group (FENG)
and established and leads the FENG NYC Real Estate Special Interest
Group and is a member of CoreNet Global.
