Take your real estate development business to the next level

The Academy is for emerging real estate developers who are ready to scale and committed to strengthening communities through affordable housing. Specifically, DTDA is great for those with experience doing single-family development, experienced landlords, contractors, and home builders.

Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we've been able to reduce the Develop the Developer℠ Academy tuition from $1,299 to just $499 per participant—a savings of $800. A four-payment installment plan is also available to make participation even more accessible. A nonrefundable $39 application fee is due when you apply — use promo code DTDAFALL26 to waive it. If you already paid the $39 application fee, that $39 will be applied toward your tuition balance. All payments are processed digitally; personal checks are not accepted.

Yes. However, the Fall 2026 cohort will focus on multifamily development, which may be more advanced for someone completely new to real estate development. We encourage beginners to join our email list to stay updated on the next single-family cohort, which will provide a stronger foundation for new developers.

Yes. The Academy is ideal for emerging developers looking to expand into larger or more complex projects. Even experienced participants benefit from expert instruction, local market insights, industry connections, and access to lenders and development professionals.

Community-focused development strategies; building your development team; multifamily development and construction; zoning, permitting, and local regulations; property acquisition and due diligence; building a bankable development project; development financing and capital access; and real estate development fundamentals.

The Academy is held in person in Maryland, creating valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and hands-on learning with industry professionals. We offer virtual support and ongoing classes after the cohort.

The Develop the Developer℠ Training Academy is a total of five impactful days: October 21-23 and October 26-27, 2026, culminating in the capstone Showcase. After the in-person Academy concludes, there will be monthly webinars and one-on-one guidance that explores a range of topics related to real estate development, small business support, and capital readiness.

The Develop the Developer℠ Academy is more than a training — it's a lifetime membership. Graduates receive continued guidance through monthly check-ins, specialized technical assistance, and connections to financing opportunities.

To create a personalized, intimate learning experience, up to 25 participants will be selected.

For the best experience, you will need a computer with reliable internet access and the latest version of a supported web browser. Basic to intermediate computer skills are recommended. You should also have access to presentation and spreadsheet software, such as Google Slides, Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Sheets, or Microsoft Excel. Virtual sessions will be hosted through Zoom, which works best with Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari. You will also need an up-to-date smartphone to download GroupMe, connect with current and previous cohort participants, and receive important program updates.