Double your money in 2 years or less. Earn $50K–$100K per project. Without tenants, toilets, or renovating nasty old buildings.
10x returns vs. a normal wholesale assignment fee
5x profits compared to a typical fix-and-flip
No tenants, no 3am calls, no rent checks
No endless renos — you add value to land, not lipstick to old houses
Faster exits, lower risk — recycle your own capital instead of locking it up in JVs
Multiple paths to profit — entitlement flips, small-scale infill, permits, or full builds
This course shows you exactly how to do it — step by step.
Watch this short 2 minute video of 5 real deals — from my students and my own projects — showing exactly how these strategies work in practice.
I’m actively doing small-scale builds myself — like this project in Florida — and I’ll show you the same process step by step.
You've probably tried — or avoided — the usual routes:
Rentals = tenant headaches
Flips = razor-thin margins
Wholesaling = chasing deals for peanuts
But here’s the shift most investors miss:
🟩 The real profit is in adding value to land — not just fixing buildings.
This course shows you how to profit from land at any stage of the development cycle:
✔️ Entitle and sell without building
✔️ Do small-scale infill / Ground-Up construction
✔️ Flip land with permits in place
✔️ Or build full subdivisions over time
You don’t need millions, J/V partners, or years of experience. Just the right system.
This is not just theory. Students are going hard, knocking down old buildings (or starting with vacant lots) and replacing them with brand new, beautiful higher density projects. Here are just a handful of pictures from the many dozens of student activities. Build-and-Bank, Build-to- Rent, Land Assembly, Land Severance, Entitlement Strategies, Creating Serviced Lots, and Subdivision Creation. This course will be transformational for you.
Inside Real Estate Development for Small Projects: Add Value, Exit Fast, you’ll get:
✅ The complete 7-module course — 50+ lessons covering every stage from grass to finished build
✅ Access to Darcy and the private Skool community — post your deals, ask questions, and get feedback directly from me and other developers
✅ The 5-Week Challenge — structured action steps to get your first project moving fast
✅ Lifetime access + all future updates
✅ 7-day money-back guarantee — try it risk-free
👉 All for just $497 one-time
You don’t need millions, JV partners, or years of experience. You just need the right system — and the support to make it real. This program gives you both: the complete course + the community to keep you accountable. Your first profitable project could be less than a year away.
🔍 Spot It – How to find teardown lots, underused land, or upzoning potential
🤝 Seal It – How to control property with little to no money down
💰 Fund It – Creative ways to structure and finance short-term deals
🏗️ Profit From It – How to permit, split, prep land, build and sell for $50K–$100K+ profits
You’ll learn the exact strategies I’ve used to build almost 50 homes, townhomes, and infill projects — with no rentals and no long-term holds.
This course IS for you if…
• You’re a flipper/wholesaler tired of small margins.
• You’re already in construction (engineer, trades, GC) and want to level up.
• You want faster, safer exits than 5-year syndications. In this course we focus on 'In-and-Out' in less than 1 year.
This course is NOT for you if…
• You’re looking for passive income with tenants.
• You want “get rich quick.” Development is fast compared to rentals, but it’s still requires effort.
🏛️ This course is designed for U.S.-based projects, but the principles and strategies apply across North America — with examples that work in both the U.S. and Canada.
A: No. The course uses U.S. examples, but the principles apply anywhere in North America. If you’re in the States, you’ll recognize the process immediately. If you’re Canadian, I’ve built in both markets — you’ll see how to adapt with minimal changes.
A: Not nearly as much as most think. We teach staged investing: gather info first (free), then only spend money when a project passes checkpoints. Many students start testing deals with under $25K access to capital.
A: That’s who this course is built for. You don’t need to be an experienced builder — you’ll learn the steps, the language, and how to lean on a professional team. Most students come from flipping, wholesaling, or trades.
A: Yes. Beyond the videos, you’ll have access to our private Skool community (where you can post questions) and a live monthly call. That means real-time answers, peer support, and direct feedback from Darcy when you need it.
Module 1: Welcome & Strategy Overview
Why traditional real estate paths (rentals, flips, wholesaling) are limited — and how the “Micro-Strategies” of development offer higher profits with lower risk. You'll understand the big picture before diving in.
Module 2: Find & Analyze
Learn how to spot and analyze high-profit land deals, identify underused lots, teardown candidates, or entitlement opportunities — using free and paid tools. This is the heart of deal finding.
Module 3: Working With The Seller
Discover how to control valuable land without huge capital. From options and LOIs to seller partnerships — these creative techniques let you secure deals before your competition even sees them.
Module 4: Funding
Explore fast, flexible, and creative ways to finance your projects. Whether you’re using partners, assignment strategies, or investor funds, you’ll learn how to fund deals without taking on big debt.
Module 5: 5-Week Challenge
Put your knowledge into action. Find an opportunity, make an offer, contact a city planner, and take the first steps toward a real project. This is where it gets real.
Module 6: Planning & Permitting (Watch only when you have a deal)
Now that you’ve secured a deal, here’s how to work with the city — navigating zoning, lot splits, or entitlement approvals. Real-world strategy, not theory.
Module 7: Construction & Marketing (Watch only when you have a deal)
Understand your build options, timelines, and how to package and sell your permitted project to builders or end buyers. Maximize your exit.
For just $497, you’ll get the complete system to find, fund, and profit from land — plus lifetime access to our private Skool community and weekly Q&A summaries. No fluff. No guesswork. Just what works.
Students Taking Action !!
Eric B.
Eric was a disgruntled wholesaler from South Carolina who was tired of getting nasty emails and phone calls every time he sent out flyers. He saw my videos and knew that development was what he wanted to do. Fast forward to today and he recently quit his 9-to-5 job and has 3 development projects in the works. He is focusing on the entitlement or paperwork only strategies and using creative techniques to partner with sellers. There is a ton of actionable content in this one. You will want to watch and take notes.
Curtis A.
As a teacher you always wonder if students are paying attention. Curtis. Was. Paying. Attention!! He has done several of my Micro-strategies including land flipping, land assembly, lot preparation, lot severance and infill development, which means that he has taken projects all the way to the finished construction of new homes. In addition, he has taken 'In and Out Quick' to an art. Love it!
Dan H.
Let's meet Dan, the next guest in our video series - Students Taking Action. He has taken methodical steps to grow his Real Estate Investments, from single family home rentals, to adding basement suites, to building new garden houses in the back, to now knocking down that old house and custom building 3 or 4 unit rentals. Dan now has a repeatable system in place, which is where most of us hope to be. Let's hear his story. UPDATE! Dan has close to 2 dozen new properties at various stages of design and construction and has branched into renovating other investors properties! 
Amy, Imelda, and Sahil
"This community is really starting to come together now as the students are networking and investing together. Here is another 'Students Taking Action' video. Three of our students have purchased an old house and the plan is to knock it down and build an 8-unit apartment. How exciting is that?! UPDATE! Design of the 8-Plex have been completed and permits applied for. PLUS This group has recently purchased their SECOND & THIRD!! old home to knock down with plans to build another 8-Plex!!"
Ashifa J.
"The next guest in our video series - Students Taking Action - is Ashifa. Ashifa is very close to being ready to start construction. She is just waiting for final Development Permit and Bank financing approval. Her plan is to knock down an old house, build an 8-Plex and then keep it as a rental. If this is what you are looking for too, then let's let Ashifa lead us through the steps she has taken to get this project close to reality. UPDATE! Construction of the new 8-Plex is complete!! See the picture below. PLUS Ashifa just took possession of a 186 Acre site for future development! QUOTE! It was Darcy Marler’s webinar that first inspired me to get into land development, and then the course and his mentorship gave me confidence! Thank you, Darcy!”"
The Perez Property Sisters - Theresa & Sugar.
Theresa and Sugar are two high energy go getters that have purchased an old 12 unit apartment, ready for tear down, and are working to change the zoning and density that will allow the construction of an eight storey, 96 unit apartment building. How amazing is that? Let's go behind the scenes and see how they are doing this. UPDATE! Now it looks like they are going to be able to get Site Plan Approval to build a 10 storey, 180 unit apartment building! PLUS! Now they bought the lot next door and now they are looking at a 10 storey, 240 unit building!!
I built this course to help regular investors earn developer-level profits — and I stand by it 100%.
Take a full 7 days to go through the first module, if its not for you just let me know and I’ll refund your full payment. No hassle. No hard feelings.
You’ve got nothing to lose — and a smarter real estate strategy to gain.
I’ve been a full-time real estate investor for almost 25 years — building 50 homes, townhomes, and condos across North America.
Along the way, I’ve done lot severance, upzoning & entitlement plays, raw land deals, and small subdivisions — all without holding rentals or doing heavy renos.
I created this course because I believe small-scale development shouldn’t be reserved for big companies. With the right knowledge, regular investors can earn developer-level profits — without taking on massive risk.
I’ve written four books on real estate investing, but this course is where I teach my best, most actionable material — strategies that work right now, in U.S. markets.
Let’s build something amazing together.
Here are just a few of my personal past projects.
We focus on small, fast, build-to-sell projects — not 5-year syndications or giant suburban subdivisions. In-and-out quick, with clear timelines and lower risk.
You’ll also discover the “paperwork profit multipliers” (like rezoning, lot splits, and overlays) that can add $50K–$100K of value before you ever build.
It’s designed for action — not just theory — with tools, templates, and a community to keep you accountable.
You’ll learn from a 25-year developer who’s built subdivisions, almost 50 units, and is still actively doing deals today.
You’re not just buying information — you can find that on YouTube. You’re getting clarity, structure, feedback, and direct access that accelerates results.
Q: Is this course for beginners?
A: Yes. If you understand basic real estate, you can learn these strategies.
Q: Do I need a lot of money to get into development?
A: Not at all. Unlike flips or rentals, where you’re “all-in” from Day 1, development lets you move in stages:
Stage 1: Spend only time — running numbers, checking zoning, talking to the city.
Stage 2: Tie up the lot and spend a small amount on basic drawings or reports. If it doesn’t work, you walk away with minimal cost.
Stage 3: Only once you’re confident do you commit real dollars into permits, detailed plans, and construction.
With this staged approach, we keep the money at risk as low as possible, plus creative strategies like partnering with sellers or focusing on paperwork-only improvements, many students get started with as little as $25k in accessible capital. You’re always testing and de-risking before committing big money.
Q: How long will this take?
A: Many students complete their first deal within 6–12 months.
Q: What if I don’t like it?
A: You’re covered by a 7-day no-risk, 100% money-back guarantee. Details inside.
Q: Does this course work if I’m in the U.S. or Canada?
A: Yes — the course is designed for the U.S. market first, with American examples, laws, and zoning concepts.
Darcy's Canadian, but he's actively building in Texas and Florida, and dozens of U.S. students are already applying these strategies with success. The principles work anywhere in North America (and actually Australia and the Philippines too) — the only real difference between municipalities is how much bureaucracy you face.
Whether you are in the US or Canada - we have you covered.
Q: How much access do I get to Darcy?
A: The course itself is designed to answer the same first 50 questions everyone has, so you won’t be stuck wondering what to do next. That covers the bulk of what beginners need.
On top of that, you’re not alone:
Inside our Skool community, I’m active every week answering posts — plus you’ll hear from other students who are a step ahead of you. That’s like having a peer group of developers in your corner.
Every month we run a live group call where you can bring specific questions and I’ll walk you through them.
If you ever want private coaching, I make myself available at $300 for 30 minutes. Most students never need it, but even if you added a couple of sessions, you’d still be in for a fraction of the $5K–$10K mentorship programs others charge.
👉 Bottom line: you’ll always have support, feedback, and access — but in a structured way that keeps costs low and progress high. So, there is tremendous value in this course.
Q: Aren’t all the good development lots already taken by big national builders? Is there even room for someone like me?
A: It may feel that way, but those big national builders are focused on something very different — huge land tracts outside the city where they can build hundreds of homes. That’s not what we do.
We focus on small-scale infill opportunities in established neighborhoods: things like lot splits, zoning upgrades, minor entitlements, or teardown-and-resell plays. These projects are too small and too scattered for the big guys to bother with — and that’s your advantage.
You don’t need a bulldozer or a land bank. You just need to spot hidden value in overlooked lots and apply one of the Micro-strategies I teach. There’s still a wide open lane for smart, scrappy investors — and this course shows you exactly how to find it.
Q: Can’t I just figure this out myself with YouTube and a few books?
A: You can try — but here’s the reality: most people don’t follow through without structure, feedback, or accountability.
YouTube is full of random tips, but no roadmap. Most people end up overwhelmed, stuck in research mode, or chasing shiny objects that don’t fit their goals. That’s why so many say, “I’ll try it myself and buy the course if I run into trouble” — but never actually take action.
This course isn’t just education. It’s a clear plan, tailored tools, real-world examples, and direct access to an experienced developer to keep you focused and moving. If you’re serious about making progress — not just watching videos — this will save you months of trial and error.
More and more investors are getting wise to Ground-Up Construction.
The window is open today, but land costs, fees, and competition are rising.
Waiting even 12 months could price you out of the best opportunities.
For just $497, you’ll get the complete system to find, fund, and profit from land — plus lifetime access to our private Skool community and weekly Q&A summaries. No fluff. No guesswork. Just what works.
No problem. Start smaller. This FREE GUIDE shows you how zoning and entitlement upgrades unlock hidden value in lots — the same strategies I teach inside the course. It’s a quick win to prove how profitable small-scale development can be… without risk, tenants, or long holds.
