Phases of Real Estate

Acquisition

Purchase of single property or multiple properties either as raw land or with an existing property or properties.

Development

Horizontal development of infrastructure in preparation for vertical construction.

Construction

Vertical construction of a new structure or to rehabilitate the existing structure.

Acquisition Phase: The borrower is utilizing loan funds to purchase a single property or multiple properties either as raw land or with an existing structure(s). Activities included in this phase include, but are not limited to, working with the city or county where the subject property lies to receive zoning, tentative and final mapping approval.

Development Phase: The borrower is utilizing loan funds to initiate and/or complete horizontal development of the property in preparation for vertical construction. Activities included in this phase is the clearing and grading of the land, and connecting water, sewer and electrical lines required for the infrastructure of the subject property.

Construction: The borrower is utilizing loan funds to complete the vertical construction of a new structure or to rehabilitate the existing structure. Activities include ground-up construction and improvements to existing infrastructure.

Types of Real Estate

With Connect Invest, these phases of real estate development will be available in commercial and residential projects.

Commercial

The land or existing structure(s) of the subject property is intended to be developed and used solely for business and industrial purposes and is often leased to commercial tenants to fill its vacancies, if any. Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Retail centers and malls
  • Medical centers
  • Office buildings
  • Industrial warehouses
Residential

The land or existing structure(s) of the subject property is intended to be developed and used solely for end buyers. Examples include:

  • Single and multi-family housing
  • Multi-family properties built for rental purpose