Analysis paralysis
You see potential everywhere, but do not have a repeatable way to decide which deal deserves your time.
Real projects. Practical guidance. Clear next steps.
Stop guessing.
Start developing with confidence.
Learn how to find, analyze and move land development opportunities forward—with a proven process and an experienced developer beside you.
Led by Carina GuzmánActive developerPractical education built from real projects
Built by a developer who saw the gap.
LDA exists to pass on the practical knowledge, tools and real-life lessons people need to move from interest in development to informed action.
Why Carina created LDA →The gap between interest and action
Development is complex.
Your next step shouldn’t be.
Most opportunities do not fail because someone lacked ambition. They stall because the process feels fragmented, the risks are hard to see and the right questions are not being asked early enough.
Hidden risk
Zoning, servicing, approvals and site constraints can change the deal long before construction begins.
Numbers without context
A spreadsheet is only useful when the assumptions reflect the site, strategy and market.
Doing it alone
Without experienced feedback, small uncertainties become expensive delays and missed opportunities.
LDA turns the process into a practical roadmap—so you can evaluate opportunities, reduce avoidable risk and move forward with intention.
Choose your level of support
From your first site review
to an active development project.
Start where you are. Get the knowledge, feedback and guidance your next decision requires.
01Best place to start
LDA Fast Track
Start today. Learn at your pace.
Twelve hours of focused, self-paced lessons with quizzes, templates, checklists and resources. Complete the suggested path in 28 days and keep lifetime course access, plus enjoy 30 days in the LDA Community free.
See the program →02
LDA Community
Keep learning. Keep moving.
Ongoing access to live guidance, practical masterclasses, project conversations, field experiences and a network that understands what you are building.
Explore the community →03
Strategy Call
Get clarity on your next move
A focused one-to-one session for investors or developers who need experienced perspective on a site, decision, obstacle or next step.
Book a strategy call →04
Advisory Services
Experienced guidance throughout your project
Application-based, ongoing one-to-one advisory support for active projects—from small infill opportunities to large-scale subdivisions.
Apply for advisory →Beyond theory
Learn from the decisions real projects demand.
At LDA, education is grounded in current development work. You will learn how developers think through highest and best use, due diligence, approvals, team building and risk—then practice applying that thinking to opportunities of your own.
Meet Carina and LDA →
Results that begin with clarity
What members say
after Fast Track.
Confidence is not knowing every answer. It is knowing what to investigate, who to involve and how to make the next sound decision.
★★★★★
“Before Fast Track, I had interest in land development but no clear picture of the full process. The program gave me a step-by-step roadmap and made the path feel achievable.”
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Nishant JariwalaReal estate investor
★★★★★
“For anyone considering land development, this course is legit — you learn directly from Carina, the Land Development queen herself. You have made everything seem achievable; we know it is a lot of work, but with your guidance it is within reach. Here is to everyone’s success as we immerse ourselves in the land development world.”
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Theresa CarvajalMulti residential investor and developer
★★★★★
“This course is great for beginners because it gives clear insight into land development and helps prevent mistakes, delays and costs—both emotionally and financially.”
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Gino LombardiPrincipal, Construction Manager
★★★★★
“What an incredible opportunity, Carina! You truly poured into us — I am forever grateful for your wisdom and generosity. The knowledge and guidance you shared gave us the key information we needed to navigate our land development goals. Shout out to the fierce investors in this group — the sky is the limit!”
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Erica Tessy CReal estate investor & developer
★★★★★
“The process, due diligence, highest and best use, financial analysis and real examples made a significant difference in how close I feel to my goal.”
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Jade LafondReal estate investor
★★★★★
“I used to see land development as just land and buildings. Under Carina’s guidance, it is now so much more — building communities, tackling challenges like affordable housing, and making a genuine impact. Every lesson was a nudge to think bigger and dream wider. Anyone can teach a subject, but it takes a special coach to inspire a mission.”
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Yi-Shi PanDesign-build operator
★★★★★
“The course gave me a clearer framework for evaluating opportunities and the confidence to take practical next steps in my own market.”
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Hiren PatoliyaRealtor
9.3/10average likelihood to recommend in the latest completion survey
Members reported clearer process knowledge, stronger due diligence skills and immediate action on site research, underwriting and industry relationships.
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The question that changes the deal
Before you ask, “Can I build it?” ask, “Should I develop it?”
The strongest developers do not chase every possibility. They learn to recognize the right project, surface the real constraints and make decisions with the end in mind.
Your next project starts with your next decision
Ready to move from
potential to progress?
Choose the support that matches where you are now. LDA will help you see the path, understand the risks and take the next step with confidence.