Base Price: $98.00

Completely updated and revised: 10/08. 
NEW AND UPDATED FEATURES:

* Added Rental analysis.
* Added Example Costs sheet with hundreds of example costs.
* Added CostCalc worksheets.
* Added Fees-Credits sheet to track impact and hookup fees and impact fee credits.
* Added Return On Investment to Proforma sheet.
* Added cost codes: taxable construction; non-taxable construction; land; consultants; and soft costs.
* Added grouping to allow easy hide / unhide of rows.
* Enhanced input to allow Cut and Move operations.
* Added Restore Formats feature.
* Added Clear Inputs feature.
* Added Hide Unused Rows feature.
* Added Unprotect feature to CostCalc, Example Costs, and Rental sheets.
* Added depreciation calculator to LoanCalc sheet.
* Added "About" sheet.
* Added Help tab. Moved on-sheet help notes to that sheet for easy printing.
* Added 258 rows to the Proforma cost section.
* Added "other" cost section to Proforma to allow for construction of buildings or offsite costs.

The basic tenet of land development is simple: purchase land, hopefully at a low price, then sell it later, hopefully at a higher price. Generally, between those two steps something is done to increase the land's value, like subdividing and / or building improvements. Very simple in concept, yet unbelievably complex in implementation. This proforma spreadsheet and accompanying booklet takes you through the process, step-by-step, in plain language, with dollars made or lost shown clearly and graphically at the end.

The Proforma
This is the very software used by land development professionals yet is simple enough for the layman. It is loaded with on-screen help (no manual is necessary). Over 100 example unit costs are included within the program.

Renal Analysis
New with v2.3. Whether you want to analyze an existing rental(s) or are contemplating new ones, this easy-to-use program will quickly show you:

• Cash flow.
• Total benefit or loss taking into account tax consequence, appreciation, depreciation, and up to three separate loans.
• Return on investment.
• Cash surplus or defecit.
• Equity. 

LoanCalc
Also included with the proforma is a time-value-of-money loan calculator. Calculate with ease:

• Interest payments.
• Loan payments.
• Amount of loan you can afford based on assumed monthly payments.
• Interest rate.
• Cumulative interest and principal through any year. 
• Depreciation.
  

Residential Land Development - An Insider's Guide

This 50-page white paper is intended for anyone interested in residential land development regardless of background, experience, or previous knowledge. The author, Tim Garrison, P.E., has designed, planned, managed, and permitted hundreds of projects, from simple short plats to large, complex subdivisions.

Specific topics include:

• Land development - risks vs. returns
• Maximizing profit - tips and tricks
• The tax game
• Partners or investors?
• Borrowed money - the double edged sword
• Borrowing money and banks
• Purchasing and tying up land
• Feasibility and due diligence
• Consultants - which ones to use and methods of compensation
• Platting the land: boundary line adjustments, short and long plats
• Developing land - step by step.
• Water - wells or municipal water
• Sewer - septic or sewer
• Storm drainage - detention, treatment, conveyance
• Access - roads, curbs, sidewalks
• Franchise utilities - power, telephone, gas, and TV
• Sales and profit
• The Proforma (Part 2)

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SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

NOTICE! You must have Microsoft Excel 2003 or later to run ConstructionCalc software. ConstructionCalc software is not intended to run on Mac, Microsoft Works, or other non-Excel platforms. Please try a demo before you purchase.

• Download (1 meg): $98
• CD*: $118 plus shipping
• Upgrade from Previous Version: Download: $49. CD*: $69 plus shipping  
• Bundle - seven programs for price of two: $196

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1. Complete your purchase choosing an option "CD via Mail*" and pay with your credit card.
2. Send us an email  requesting the programs(s) you just purchased.
3. We'll reply, usually within 2 hours, with either the programs attached or a download link.
4. Done!

Now you'll have a copy to use while your your CD is in the mail.

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