Katie Kim
a real estate developer, investor, and educator with a passion for empowering business owners and aspiring developers to succeed in commercial and mixed-use projects by teaching them how to create financially sustainable developments that enhance communities and build long-term wealth.
Start Building Your Development StrategyI offer hands-on, practical guidance to help you turn underutilized spaces into successful, thriving developments. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your next step, I’m here to walk with you through your first project, giving you the confidence and skills to tackle future developments.
WORK WITH MEI specialize in turning underutilized spaces and raw land into thriving developments that drive local economic growth and help individuals build financial independence and long-term wealth. Each project is crafted to maximize value for both the community and property owners. Whether you're new to development or looking to scale, I provide hands-on guidance to help you confidently navigate real estate and turn your vision into a profitable reality.
Having grown up in a real estate development and construction family...
I’ve been immersed in this industry for as long as I can remember. After managing my family’s construction business for over a decade, I transitioned into teaching others the intricacies of real estate development. The Katie Kim Educational Platform is designed for business owners and individuals who are interested in real estate development but may not know where to start.Â
The most rewarding aspect of this work is seeing how these projects change my clients' lives—enhancing their financial strategy, building passive income, and creating generational wealth. Whether it's their first project or they’re looking to scale, I offer step-by-step guidance, real-world case studies, and actionable tools. My approach is to teach them how to walk alongside me during their first project so that they can confidently run on their own in the future.

Through courses, coaching, and mentoring, I’m committed to helping my clients achieve real estate success and long term wealth while building lasting impact in their communities.
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Real Estate Development Academy
Coaching
I offer personalized coaching services designed to help you unlock the potential of real estate development to build financial independence and long-term wealth. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale your projects, our One-on-One Coaching and Group Coaching options provide the guidance, clarity, and confidence you need to succeed.
This is not just coaching - it’s an investment in your future success. With our personalized approach, you’ll avoid common pitfalls, leverage your strengths, and build the confidence to achieve your real estate development goals.
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One-on-One Coaching
Our one-on-one coaching is tailored for business owners and aspiring developers who feel overwhelmed by the complexities of real estate development and feel stuck or unsure about where to begin. If you’re held back by "paralysis by analysis" or worried about costly mistakes, this coaching will give you the clarity, confidence and expert guidance you need to make informed, profitable decisions.Â
Each coaching session is designed to provide clarity, help you focus your efforts, and ultimately lead you toward profitable real estate investments that align with your goals for financial independence and wealth-building:
- Gain Clarity: Identify your “BIG WHY” — the driving force behind your goals — and align your real estate strategy with your passions and financial goals.
- Leverage Your Strengths: Using the "Time-Talent-Treasure" triangle, we help you focus on the most effective development strategies for your unique situation.
- Build Confidence: We guide you step-by-step through each phase, helping you navigate challenges and make informed, strategic decisions ultimately guiding you toward your goals.
Session Structure:
- Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly session (30-60 minutes).
- Access to monthly office hours—a personalized group setting - where you can ask additional questions and learn from others. Â
- 6-month minimum commitment with recommendation of 12 months for lasting impact. True transformation happens with long-term accountability and focus.
Group Coaching
Our Group Coaching option offers a collaborative, community-focused approach, ideal for those who want to learn alongside peers and build their skills in a supportive environment. You’ll gain expert insights while learning from the experiences of other aspiring developers who share similar goals. Â
- Collaborate and Learn: Share insights, challenges, and breakthroughs with peers in a supportive group setting. Â
- Expert Guidance: Apple proven strategies and receive expert advice on structuring your development focus and scaling your projects. Â
- Personalized Support: While group setting encourages collaboration, you’ll still have the chance to participate in personalized office hours to get specific questions answered by Katie Kim as well as hear others questions and answers.
Session Structure:
- Monthly 1-hour group coaching sessions.
- Option to book additional one-on-one coaching sessions as needed for more tailored support.

Take the Next Step in Your Real Estate Development Journey
Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale your development projects, there’s no better time to invest in your future. Our coaching programs are designed to give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy you need to succeed in real estate development and achieve financial independence. Do not let fear or uncertainty hold you back - take action today, and let us guide you every step of the way.
Join the waitlist now to be the first to access our coaching programs or enroll in a one-on-one or group coaching session and start turning your vision into reality.
Remember: One session might give you an "aha" moment, but accountability, mindset, focus, and skill-building over time are where true progress and transformation happen. Coaching is the perfect way to merge these elements for maximum impact. Ready to take the next step? Let’s build your real estate future together.
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Unlock the Financial Potential of Your Real Estate Projects
Our Consulting Services are designed for small-to-medium real estate investors and developers who are ready to tackle complex projects and unlock the full financial potential of their developments or properties. Specializing in projects that require creative financing solutions and economic incentives, we help you navigate every step with confidence.
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Who Is This For?
Our consulting service is perfect for business owners, aspiring developers, and real estate investors who may not have the time or expertise to navigate the full development process on their own. If you’re dealing with challenging projects requiring financial incentives - such as TIFs, Business Development Districts, Enterprise Zones, or Historic Tax Credits - we’ll guide you through every phase of development, helping you turn obstacles into opportunities.Â
What Makes Our Consulting Unique?
Unlike traditional developers or construction companies, we provide comprehensive, hands-on support through the entire real estate development lifecycle. With our unique, Developer for Fee model, you remain in control of your vision while we handle the complexities. From strategy to execution, we’re with you every step of the way - ensuring your project’s success.Â
We assist with:
- Acquisition
- Due diligence
- Design
- Financial structuring
- Construction estimating & financial value engineering
- Construction management
- Lease-up
- Property & asset management
- Syndication

Ready to take your real estate project to the next level?
Schedule a consultation today to discover how we can help you achieve financial success and turn your vision into reality.Â
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How to Do Your First (or Next) Development Deal
Our comprehensive 12-month program is designed for business owners, aspiring developers, and real estate investors who are ready to take on their first or next development project and want expert guidance every step of the way. This course equips you with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of real estate development and make profitable, lasting investments.
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Who Is The Real Estate Development Academy For?
This course is perfect for individuals who are:
- Eager to enter real estate development but don’t know where to start.
- Business owners looking to diversify into real estate for financial independence and wealth-building.
- Real estate investors who want to scale their portfolio with strategic, well-structured development deals.
- Even if you don’t own a property yet, this course will guide you step-by-step through identifying, acquiring, and developing your first deal.Â
Whether you already have a property in mind or are just getting started, you’ll leave this program equipped with the knowledge and confidence to evaluate, structure, and execute a successful real estate development deal.
Key Focus Areas
The course covers every critical stage of the real estate development process, ensuring you have a solid foundation and actionable steps to move forward:
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Evaluating Potential Projects: Learn how to identify and assess properties with high development potential, including financial and market feasibility analysis.
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Planning and Structuring Development Deals: Master the art of structuring deals from start to finish, ensuring profitability and sustainability in every project.
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Financial Structuring & Economic Incentives: Explore how to leverage financing tools like TIFs, tax credits, and other economic incentives to maximize project returns.
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Managing the Development Process: Get hands-on guidance on acquisition, construction management, lease-up, asset management, and everything in between.
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to take action, whether it’s your first deal or you’re aiming to scale your real estate portfolio.
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Why Join The Real Estate Development Academy?

Hands-On Learning
Unlike traditional courses, you’ll work on real-life projects, allowing you to directly apply what you learn to your own deals.

Exclusive Access to Katie Kim
Get guidance from Katie and industry experts through live Q&A sessions, private developer discussions, and feedback on your development progress.

Community of Like-Minded Professionals
Join a supportive network of ambitious developers and investors working toward financial independence and long-term wealth creation.
Are you ready to start your real estate development journey or take your next project to the next level?  Book a Call with Katie to learn more about the amazing opportunity to learn and grow with the Real Estate Development Academy and start turning your development goals into reality.
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Katie Kim is a seasoned real estate developer, investor, and educator with over 30 years of professional experience in the real estate industry. Her journey began at just 16 when she successfully completed her first real estate deal with no personal investment. Since then, Katie has led numerous transformative projects through her companies, The Kim Group and The Kim Group ATX, which focus on urban infill, mixed-use developments, and adaptive reuse projects.
Founded in 2004, The Kim Group has become a leading real estate development and consulting firm, specializing in creative financing solutions and public-private partnerships. Under Katie’s leadership, the firm has revitalized key communities, including the Trefzger’s Bakery Redevelopment and Keller Station in Peoria, Illinois—two hallmark projects that have driven significant economic growth and brought long-term value to their communities.
In 2021, Katie expanded her company with The Kim Group ATX, bringing her expertise in real estate development to the Austin, Texas market. Her expansion has allowed Katie to apply her strategic approach to urban infill and adaptive reuse projects, with a focus on using financial incentives to deliver successful outcomes for her clients.
Katie’s career also includes a significant tenure at Accenture, where she worked on crafting profitable, innovative solutions for global clients. This experience, combined with her extensive hands-on work in real estate and construction, gives Katie a unique ability to align her clients’ goals with actionable development strategies.
Through her leadership, Katie continues to create projects that are not only financially sustainable but also deeply impactful for the communities in which they’re built. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock these opportunities, build financial wealth, and create lasting, community-driven developments.
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re new to real estate development or ready to take your next project to the next level, the Katie Kim Real Estate Development Academy provides the tools, guidance, and community you need to succeed. Join the Academy today to get access to course material and valuable resources and templates to help you do your first or next real estate development deal.Â
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Book a Call today to learn more about the Real Estate Development Academy and start your real estate development journey!
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