Episode
How to Survive Your First Development
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- Sep 2, 2025
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- 2189
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Summary
A 27-Year Maui Project, Septic Setbacks, and Real Estate Wisdom from Both Sides of the BorderWhat do you do when a condo development takes nearly three decades to complete? If you're Dr. Jennifer Salisbury—real estate investor, educator, and ex-Navy Nuclear Propulsion Engineer—you grit your teeth, pivot with purpose, and document every lesson along the way. From her multi-year condo build in South Maui to launching a 48-pad tiny home development in Canada, Dr. Jen shares unfiltered insights into the real costs of development, the assumptions that kill deals, and the mindset needed to survive—and thrive—in the world of real estate. Whether it's negotiating with contractors, walking into City Hall, or learning to “be comfortable being uncomfortable,” this episode offers practical gold for developers at any level.Guest BioDr. Jennifer Salisbury, known as Dr. Jen, is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Engineer turned international real estate investor and educator. With a Doctorate in Education, her passion lies in teaching through her podcast My Life As A Landlord. She leads real estate projects across the U.S. and Canada, where she applies her skills as an efficiency expert and small business champion to create housing-focused communities. Her recent Maui multifamily development tested every facet of her experience—especially when it wrapped just before the devastating wildfires. Today, she continues her mission of helping people understand real estate while leading with transparency, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom.Episode Highlights and Chapters00:00 Align with mentors and watch your assumptions00:31 Focus your energy—don't be a jack-of-all-trades01:00 Development always comes with a cost—hire experts01:14 Education is key: learn a little every day01:36 The true…