Topic: How to make money in ground-up construction.
Speaker: Max Vollmer
Max Vollmer is a Tampa-based real estate developer and the owner of Kelner Homes. Kelner Homes employs 27 highly skilled professionals who manage all aspects of the development process in-house, including feasibility studies, permitting, development, design, marketing, and sales. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the Tampa Bay area, Kelner Homes currently has an impressive pipeline of 52 single-family homes and 70 townhomes/condos. These projects, located across downtown Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, are projected to deliver over $175 million in resale value by 2027.In addition to leading Kelner Homes, Max Vollmer oversees a $25 million private equity fund dedicated to acquiring development projects. He is also expanding his reach beyond Florida by managing the ground-up construction of an 84-unit apartment complex in Greenville, SC.Max’s real estate journey began five years ago as a virtual wholesaler, operating across eight states. He then expanded his business to include a fix-and-flip division, completing over 160 wholesale transactions and achieving a peak volume of 3–5 flips per month. Driven by his passion for creating new developments, Max transitioned entirely into new construction, focusing his efforts on building high-quality, innovative residential projects.
