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(56) 42 Years of Development Lessons on Building Better Homes and Communities - Jake Cohen - The Daniels Corporation

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

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(56) 42 Years of Development Lessons on Building Better Homes & Communities

Jake Cohen

As President of The Daniels Corporation, he leads all of Daniels’ business operations, providing strategic direction across the company’s developments from land acquisitions through construction to project completion. With over 20 years of progressive leadership, he aligns corporate strategy with operational excellence to deliver large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments that set industry standards.

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​(57) Mid-Rise Purpose-Built Rental: Underwriting Rent, Absorption, and Exit Risk - Mathieu Fleury -Leader Lane​

​(56) 42 Years of Development Lessons on Building Better Communities - Jake Cohen - Daniels Corporation​

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About me:

Payam Noursalehi

PMP, MBA, B.Eng.

Payam is a real estate and construction professional passionate about Mid-Rise projects. His experience spans multiple aspects of the industry, including Engineering, Construction Management, Development Management, and Private Equity Investment.

Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs and real estate developers to thrive in the Mid-Rise sector by providing the resources to define, design, and deliver successful projects.

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