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45. Developer Case Study: Janice Stitzer Of The Uncommon Developer

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn in this Episode: 

  • Who is the Uncommon Developer Janice Stitzer

  • The 4 step process of building. 

  • Why a proper land acquisition process is vital to project success. 

  •  Impact of building a supportive team for your project. 

  • Everything they don't tell you about buying plans on the internet. 

  • Project highlight of the week: Backcountry A-Frame.

“I tell people all the time, the land acquisition process is going to be the most important piece of the puzzle.” 

- Janice Stitzer (Uncommon Developer)

Show notes:


  • 0:30 - Introduction to Episode 45. 

  • 1:48 - Introduction to Janic Stitzer and her 4 step process.

  • 7:50 - Project Highlight of the Week: Backcountry A-Frame.

  • 9:58 - Step 1: Land acquisition. 

  • 12:50 - Water and well. 

  • 16:33 - Septic and sewer. 

  • 24:20 - Step 2: Zoning and permitting. 

  • 30:30 - Step 3: Financing. 

  • 33:07 - Projects move as fast as money flows. 

  • 37:46 - Step 4: Build it. 

  • 44:40 - Why it’s necessary to build a team and expect to pivot.

  • 47:44 - Concluding thoughts for Episode 45. 


Please be sure to head over the the Uncommon Developer website and Instagram, to explore the valuable resources Janice has created to help people make their development dreams come true.

Also be sure to check out the Backcountry A-Frame on Instagram.


Episode referenced:

Buying Home Plans On The Internet: Who Can You Trust And What Is Legit?Everything You Need To Know About Financing Your Project


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