Supporting

Developers

of Color

Improve your craft. Increase success.

Find better opportunities

Referrals and help finding potential projects
Improved due diligence
Unlock more options and more value
Improved market research, financial analysis, and product design

Reduce risks

Consistent accountability supports
Improved strategic insight and support
Mentorship and consulting before and through the ups and downs
Networking and introductions to trusted lenders, consultants, suppliers,, trades, investors, and other developers

Reduce costs

Leverage developer support services (bookkeeping, permit expediting, green certification, and more)
Access discounted or centralized tools, licenses, and subscriptions

Building an intentional pipeline

To support developers of colors at all levels:

Aspiring

Apprenticeships

1DROP pairs Aspiring developers of color with Established developers to get on the ground real world training supporting existing projects from project Acquisition to Construction to Sale / Property Management.

Emerging

Co-Development

In order to reduce project and capital risk, 1DROP supports co-developing and joint venture opportunities via loan guarantees and balance sheets, capital contributions, sweat equity, and mentorship.

Established

Support Services & Tools

We provide and share templates, exemplars, reduced priced licenses and subscriptions. We also offer in house technical assistance from bookkeeping, to market analyses, and shared buying programs to reduce costs.