Why This Course?

Most people think real estate development is only for big companies. It’s not.
If you know how to spot opportunity — and how to add value to land — you can profit without flipping houses, managing tenants, or raising huge capital.

This isn’t the full journey — but it’s your clearest starting point.

I’ve been doing this for 25 years. This course shows you how small-scale development works, why it’s faster and smarter than traditional investing, and how everyday investors are using it to make $50K–$100K without building a thing.

You don’t need to swing a hammer. You just need to see what others miss.



This Isn’t What You Think Real Estate Development Is

Most people picture bulldozers, permits, and millions in capital. That’s not what this is.

Small-scale development means spotting overlooked lots, making a zoning or legal change, and reselling for $50K–$100K gains — sometimes without ever touching the dirt.

This course shows you how that’s possible, and how regular people are doing it today.



Why Most Investors Miss This

Most investors are stuck chasing flips, rentals, or wholesaling scraps.
But the real profits come from creating value — not rehabbing buildings.

Side-by-side visual block:

Old Way New Way
🧱 Renovate old homes ✂️ Sever or rezone lots
👷‍♂️ Manage tenants 📄 Submit paperwork
💸 $15K–$30K flips 💰 $50K–$100K Micro-strategies
🔁 Compete with everyone 🔍 Spot hidden opportunities
🕰 Hold for years 🚀 In and out in < 12 months

This course is your shortcut into a smarter strategy — small-scale, paperwork-first development.



Who This Course Is (and Isn’t) For

This Is for You If:

  • You’re curious about development but not sure where to start

  • You’ve only done flips, rentals, or wholesaling

  • You want faster, higher-margin deals without huge capital

  • You want a clear, structured path — not just theory or YouTube noise

This Isn’t for You If:

  • You want to get rich overnight

  • You’re looking for big subdivisions or massive construction projects

  • You aren’t willing to learn a new (and better) way of thinking

Inside the Course, You’ll Learn:

Inside This 2.5-Hour Intro Course, You’ll Discover:

✅ The 12 fast, flexible Micro-strategies for small-scale land development
✅ How to analyze any lot for potential — zoning, density, value-add moves
✅ The entire step-by-step development process — made simple
✅ How to match strategy to property type (includes a bonus cheat sheet)
✅ The myths holding most investors back — and how to break through them
✅ 33 real-world case studies (exact numbers, timelines, and exits)



What Makes This Course Different

You can find zoning info on YouTube. You can watch house builds on TikTok.
But none of that will show you how to actually make money doing this.

This course is transformational because…

✔ You’ll see that this is possible — even if you’re starting from zero
✔ You’ll learn how to add value to land, not just buildings
✔ You’ll be taught Micro-strategies (paperwork-first, coined by a 25-year pro)
✔ You’ll build confidence with tools, templates, and real deal examples
✔ And when you’re ready, your $100 applies as a credit toward the full course



Student Testimonials

What You Get

📦 What’s Included:

  • 16 on-demand video lessons (2.5 hours total)

  • Bonus: “What Can I Do With This Lot?” cheat sheet

  • 33+ deal case studies

  • Two plug-and-play checklists

  • Downloadable worksheets + real-life examples

  • $100 credit toward the full course



Course curriculum

    1. Terms of Enrollment Agreement

    2. Course Welcome

    3. Introduction To Real Estate Development

    4. What Are The Steps To Real Estate Development?

    5. Understanding Zoning / Density / Usage & Bylaws

    6. How To Increase The Value of Land

    7. Selecting The Best Municipalities & Communities To Invest In

    8. What Does Your Area Want & Need?

    9. Will Development Work In My Area?

    10. How To Pick a Micro-Strategy That Is Just Right For You

    11. What Are My Options On This Particular Property "Cheat Sheet"

    12. How To Build Confidence In This Exciting New World

    13. Common Fears & Shortcomings in Development

    14. 33 Real Life Examples Showing What's Possible in Development

    15. Course Summary & Next Steps

    1. Course Addendums - White Papers, Case Studies, Spreadsheets, Sample Contracts

About this course

  • $100.00
  • 16 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Instructor

Darcy Marler

Instructor

Real Estate Investor, Author, and Educator: I'm Darcy Marler — a full-time real estate investor for almost 25 years. • Built 50 new homes, townhomes & condos • Completed numerous subdivisions, entitlement plays, and lot splits • Instrumental in building a horse track and casino • Owned close to 100 properties with 240 'doors' • Author of 4 books on real estate investing • Created this system to help you profit without becoming a landlord

Limited-Time Bonus: Make This Course FREE!

Sign up today, and you’ll get a $100 credit toward my Complete Development Blueprint online course, so when you’re ready to take the next step, your investment in this course is completely covered!

Don’t wait—this bonus is only available for a short time. Get started now!



Where This Fits in Your Real Estate Journey

📈 You’re Here:

This $100 Intro Course is your first step into small-scale development — the strategy that changes how you see real estate forever.

Here’s the Full Path:

Stage You’re Thinking Program Price
1. Curious but Unsure “This sounds interesting… but can I really do this?” Gumroad Bundles (PDFs & Booklets) $7–$29
2. Ready to Learn “I want to see how this works — no fluff.” $100 Intro Course (This Page) $100
3. Topic-Specific Deep Dive “I want to master one piece at a time.” Mini Courses: Find, Fund, Build $197 each
4. Committed DIYer “I’m all in — give me the full roadmap.” Full Course: Complete Development Blueprint $950
5. Want Help + Speed “I want coaching, feedback, and accountability.” 5-Week Live Sprint Cohort $1,500
6. Have Capital, Not Time “I don’t want to operate deals. I want returns.” Passive Investment Fund Varies

Start wherever you are — move up when you're ready.