Development of Institutional Multi-Family and Self-Storage Projects in California and Beyond

Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew Kirsh

In this week's episode of #RealTalk, I speak with Chris Tourtellotte, Managing Director of LaTerra Development. LaTerra is one of the most active residential and mixed use development companies in sun belt markets across the United States. Chris is responsible for sourcing and closing new acquisitions, sourcing debt and equity for LaTerra's projects, and overseeing LaTerra's development team.
In this episode, Chris and I discuss:
• $3 billion in development pipeline
• Using international pension funds and private equity groups to capitalize their projects
• Deep dive into construction and return on costs projections
• How they entered into a programmatic joint venture with Fry’s Electronics
• Going over the “10 Gong Commandments”
• The success of Snow Globe – “Coachella” type music festival in Lake Tahoe
Learn more about and connect with Chris Tourtellotte and LaTerra Development:
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tourtellotte-3257224/
• Visit LaTerra’s website: http://laterradev.com/
• Follow LaTerra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laterra-development/mycompany/
In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
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Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
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