Presentation: Building Smarter: Plans, Permits, Contractors, and Construction
Speaker: Patricia Abayata
Whether you're considering your first development project or looking to improve the profitability of your next one, understanding the building process can save you significant time, money, and stress. Join us for an educational discussion with Patricia Abayata, a Residential Designer, General Contractor partner, and real estate investor who has helped developers successfully navigate projects from concept to completion.
Patricia specializes in helping investors and developers leverage the right construction strategies to stay on budget, avoid common pitfalls, and move projects forward efficiently. During this presentation, she'll walk through the key stages of the development process, including creating plans, navigating permits, working effectively with general contractors, and managing construction projects from start to finish.
You'll learn practical insights on how to avoid costly mistakes, what to expect at each stage of a project, how to communicate with contractors and city departments more effectively, and ways to streamline the building process. Whether you're planning an ADU, remodel, infill project, or larger development, this session will provide valuable guidance to help you approach your next project with greater confidence.
Patricia Abayata is a Residential Designer, General Contractor partner, and real estate investor who helps developers bring projects to life efficiently and profitably. She specializes in helping developers leverage the right construction strategies to stay on budget, avoid costly headaches, and move from planning to completion.
6:00-6:20: casual networking
6:20-6:30: group introductions
6:30-7:00+: speaker Patricia Abayata
7:00-8:00+: casual networking
Join us for real estate investing networking including casual networking, group introductions to share what you can give and would like to receive, propose questions for the group, and listen to a new speaker every month followed by more casual networking. Let's create meaningful relationships, build our real estate portfolios, and have fun along the way! We have a room reserved on the first floor to the right. See you there!
