In this insightful episode, Dave Dubeau chats with Iqbal (Ike) Mutabanna, a seasoned multifamily investor turned boutique developer, about the challenges and triumphs of a unique mixed-use commercial project in Rowlett, Texas. Ike walks us through the journey from acquisition and entitlements to near-completion, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when creativity meets bureaucracy.
Learn how Ike pivoted from traditional multifamily syndications to ground-up boutique developments and why his first full-scale development project became a masterclass in urban planning, community negotiation, and city council navigation. Hear how zoning codes, Main Street construction dilemmas, and even holiday plumbing mishaps shaped this ambitious three-floor mixed-use build.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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How Ike transitioned from multifamily acquisitions to boutique developments
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What makes a development “boutique” and why location matters
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How city politics, community input, and infrastructure issues can complicate a deal
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Strategies for working through city resistance and public hearing processes
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Lessons from managing small-scale urban infill projects
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Ike’s future development goals and how he’s planning his next move
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