Level Up Your Real Estate Development Skills
A weekend bootcamp on real estate finance and construction management, designed for everyone from homeowners adding a backyard ADU to investors embarking on a commercial build.
November 14-15, 2026 | New York City
$1495 $1195 Early bird until October 15
Why RED Accelerator?
Real estate development is everyone's business. Almost no one is taught it.
Real estate development touches anyone who owns a home, invests in real estate, or embarks on a construction project, whether they realize it or not.
But the actual mechanics of how a development deal gets built, financed, and delivered stay locked inside a small, insider world.
If you've gone looking for real estate education, you've probably found one of two things: a multi-month academic certificate or graduate program that assumes you're ready to change careers, or a self-paced online course that teaches you narrow skills in isolation, with no one to turn to when you get stuck.
There's a huge chasm between "I want to learn about real estate development" and "I'm ready to enroll in a graduate degree." RED Accelerator bridges that gap.
$1495 $1195 Early bird until October 15
Who this is for
You don't need a real estate background to belong here.
You just need to be ready to invest in yourself.
Real estate development has historically been a hard world to break into without a degree, a family connection, or years of on-the-job trial and error. RED Accelerator exists to make it accessible on merit, not pedigree.
Anyone involved in real estate development — if you're working on a backyard ADU or a home renovation project or investing in projects.
Brokers, architects, and property managers — if you work around development deals but were never taught the finance or construction side and are tired of not seeing the full picture.
Architects who want to become developers — if you can design the building, but no one ever trained you to underwrite it, finance it, or manage its construction.
Finance professionals crossing over into real estate — if you understand capital, but development has its own language, risk, and playbook.
High-net-worth individuals and investors — if you write checks into real estate deals without being able to read a pro forma, evaluate a cap rate, or ask a sponsor the right questions.
Future real estate or MBA graduate students — if you want a real-world primer before walking into a graduate program.
Your instructors
Dr. Johnny Din
Chief Executive Officer, Cycamore Capital | Adjunct Professor, Columbia University + NYU + Fordham
Dr. Johnny Din is the Chief Executive Officer of Cycamore Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development platform based in New York City. Previously, he was at Deloitte, Clarett International, and Silverpeak Real Estate Partners. He began his career in the Investment Banking Division of Lehman Brothers, where he advised fortune 500 companies and private equity clients on M&A and financing efforts.
Johnny was named a Committee of 100 Next Generation Leader, a Crain's New York Business Rising Star in Real Estate, a Connect Media Next Generation Honoree, and a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award given by the Columbia MSRED Program. He is also a Board Member of MBAofNY Scholarship Foundation and is a member of the Columbia GSAPP Dean's Council.
Johnny holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and a Riordan MBA Fellow from UCLA Anderson School of Management. He also holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University and a Doctor of Education from University of Southern California with a research focus on real estate education.
John Lyons
Founder, LDM Partners | Adjunct Professor, Columbia University
John is Founder of LDM Partners, an Owner Representation firm trusted by some of the world's largest institutional private equity funds — including APG Asset Management, Related Fund Management, and Twin Focus Wealth Management — to execute real estate development projects. His construction management experience spans approximately 2.5 million square feet and $2 billion in volume.
John’s teaching style is distinct: rather than relying on theory alone, John brings real, live construction projects into the classroom, giving students direct exposure to the deals and challenges shaping the industry right now.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.
What you’ll walk away with
Ivy League rigor. Street level insight.
By the end of the program, you'll be able to:
Read and build a pro forma — understand what you're looking at instead of just trusting the numbers someone hands you.
Underwrite a real estate deal — the same way an analyst or developer would.
Understand construction management fundamentals — risk, scheduling, contracts, and how to read a set of plans.
Evaluate a project the way a developer does — not as a broker, not as a lender, but as the person ultimately responsible for making it work.
Speak the language of the room — walk into a meeting with developers, lenders, or investors and follow the conversation.
This isn't a real estate degree. It's the working knowledge that gets you started — the same foundation a graduate real estate program builds on, compressed into a schedule that works for you.
How RED Accelerator is different
There's no shortage of real estate programs out there.
Most programs teach you to build a spreadsheet. We teach you to lead a project — because our instructors aren't full-time academics or professional trainers. They run real estate companies. What you learn on Saturday is what they used on their last deal.
And because it's in person, you're not just learning the material — you're building the relationships. Real estate is a network-determined industry. RED Accelerator gives you both the knowledge and the room full of people who can open doors.
$1495 $1195 Early bird until October 15
What you'll learnReal Estate Finance
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Before you can underwrite anything, you need to know what a property is actually worth — and why. This module gives you the market literacy everything else is built on. You'll walk away able to read a market like an analyst, not a layperson.
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The pro forma is the single document every real estate decision actually gets made from. Understand it, and you understand the deal — not the story someone's telling you about the deal. You'll walk away able to build a basic pro forma from scratch, and audit someone else's for errors or unrealistic assumptions.
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No deal happens on one kind of capital. How debt and equity stack determines who gets paid, when, and how much risk each party is actually taking on. You'll walk away understanding where your capital sits in a deal, and what that means for your risk and return.
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Underwriting doesn't end at closing. How a deal is managed and eventually exited determines whether the return you modeled is the return you actually get. You'll walk away understanding how hold, refinance, and sale decisions get made and evaluated over the life of an asset.
Construction Management
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Plan reading is essential to knowing what you're investing in, what your contractor is actually responsible for, and what a project will look like before it's built. You'll walk away able to read a basic set of construction plans. Understand what drives project cost, where you can "value engineer" without compromising the project, and where contractors actually make their money. You'll walk away able to comprehend — and question — a contractor's estimate.
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Understand your project team's responsibilities, the right contract structure for your specific project, and how to negotiate one — including the red flags that protect you and your investors. You'll walk away knowing how to structure and negotiate a contract that actually protects your capital.
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Nothing matters more than selecting the right team. Understand how to evaluate contractor proposals and what actually happens between General Contractors and subcontractors. You'll walk away comfortable selecting a contractor and understanding how they make their money.
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Understand project schedules, how to tell if you're on track, and the protocols your contractor should be following throughout construction. You'll walk away able to spot schedule deficiencies before they become expensive ones.
RED Accelerator runs on the two tracks of finance and construction management because the two disciplines were never meant to be taught apart.
A developer who can underwrite a deal but can't manage its construction is exposed. A construction professional who can't read a pro forma is stuck taking orders instead of leading projects.
This curriculum is built to close both gaps at once.
How it works
One weekend. Total immersion.
You leave with more than notes — you leave with a network. Every cohort is a room full of brokers, architects, investors, and doers just like you.
Format: In-person weekend intensive
Group size: Limited to 25 students in each class
Location: New York City, the real estate capital of the world
What's included: Workshop materials, breakfast and lunch, Excel templates, ongoing community support following the bootcamp, certificate of completion
Day 1Breakfast & Welcome8:00am
Session 1: Finance8:30am
Networking Lunch12:30pm
Session 2: Construction1:30pm
Happy Hour5:00pm
Day 2Live Case Study + Q&A9am - noon
$1495 $1195 Early bird until October 15
TestimonialsWhat people are saying
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“What I appreciate most about John and Johnny is how practical their classes are and how they connect what we learn to what actually happens in the real estate industry. Professor Lyons gave me a strong understanding of the construction side of development, while Professor Din helped build the financial modeling and underwriting skills that I still use today. Now working as an Associate at J.P. Morgan in Real Estate Banking, I can really appreciate how much of what I learned from them has carried over into my career. Beyond the classroom, they were both always approachable and willing to help, and I’m grateful to have them as professors I can continue to stay in touch with and learn from throughout my career.”
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“Professor Din and Professor Lyons are both incredible teachers with a genuine love for mentorship. They are both mentors that I look up to and call anytime I am facing challenging moments in the CRE landscape.”
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“John and Johnny are great instructors who help simplify complicated topics and subjects and share market-relevant tips and strategies. Learnings from their classes are super applicable in the real world.”
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“Johnny Din and John Lyons are two experts in their respective fields, both of whom share the ability to distill complex topics into plain English. Moreover, in an academic setting, Johnny and John are able to disseminate industry-leading practices to multiple skill levels simultaneously. As an example, Johnny could teach a first time Excel user the foundations of the program through the lens of commercial real estate, and at the same time, could also show a seasoned user shortcuts that improve both accuracy and efficiency. Similarly for John, his ability to reduce the complexities of building systems could be communicated to someone who has never opened a set of plans in their life, while also extolling the merits of one system over another to an architectural associate. In each case, they are able to communicate to different skills, but to the benefit of all students. The net effect of their abilities is an efficient learning environment which is productive for all participants, irrespective of initial skill. Johnny and John can level experience to a single common denominator, and advance understanding at group level in a timely and productive manner. Individually and collectively, and I cannot recommend them highly enough as instructors.”
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“Before I rode the AI wave, I had a 25 year in real estate. I learned a lot from taking Johnny’s finance courses, not just modeling but also upgrading from mom & pop shop to institutional vocabulary. I can strongly recommend Johnny as a catalyst that will supercharge your real estate career.”
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“John Lyons and Johnny Din’s knowledge of the entire real estate development cycle, gained through hands on experience in the field, make them invaluable thought leaders to anyone looking to further enhance their understanding of the industry at large. Their entrepreneurial spirit, combined with their academic and professional experience, would provide tremendous benefit to future students. John Lyons brings real world real estate development and construction management experience that would be complimented by Johnny Din’s financial and acquisitions focused background. They both made themselves readily available during and after the program resulting in an ongoing professional relationship that continues to thrive post-graduation.”
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“Johnny and John are, by far, the most dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable instructors, with a genuine commitment to their students' success. Johnny was instrumental in building the foundation of my real estate finance knowledge, and I still rely on the financial models we developed in his class in my professional work today. John's construction course was equally invaluable, one that provided a holistic understanding of the entire development process. By connecting course material to his real-world experience as an owner's representative, he emphasized the importance of attention to detail, leadership, and teamwork throughout every stage of development. Perhaps most importantly, both of them demonstrated that success in real estate is built not only on technical expertise, but also on trust and long-lasting relationships with peers, mentors, and colleagues. I have no doubt that future students will greatly benefit from the RED Accelerator, and I strongly recommend it.”
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“John Lyons and Johnny Din embody what it means to teach by example and case study, as opposed to theory and hypotheticals that students are often accustomed to. John and Johnny also work together outside of being professors, which I think adds a ton of validity to what they’re teaching. Hearing that they are launching an Accelerator program to make their teachings more accessible is very exciting!”
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“Professor Lyons was instrumental in helping me transition my construction knowledge from the Mexican market to the U.S. real estate industry. His practical insights and industry experience gave me a strong foundation to succeed in a completely different market. Dr. Din introduced me to real estate finance, a subject that has had a profound impact on my career. Thanks to the knowledge I gained in his classes, I was able to secure a position at my dream company, where I apply many of the financial concepts he taught me on a daily basis. Beyond their expertise, both Dr. Din and Professor Lyons are outstanding mentors and genuinely great people. They are deeply invested in their students’ success and consistently go above and beyond to help them grow both professionally and personally. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
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“Both John Lyons and Johnny Din are excellent professors. Coming from an architecture background, the construction and finance classes gave me the skills I needed to apply to and pivot my career into development. I will always be thankful to their patience and teaching.”
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“I had the privilege of learning Financial Modeling from Johnny Din and Construction Management from John Lyons . Together, they provided a rare combination of financial rigor and practical development expertise that continues to shape my career. Their courses equipped me with the skills to evaluate complex joint venture and debt financing transactions with leading private equity firms, oversee more than $2 billion of hyperscale data center development projects, and, just as importantly, develop and mentor the next generation of analysts - many of whom have become invaluable members of my team. I highly recommend Johnny and John, both individually and as instructors together, to anyone seeking a comprehensive, real-world education in real estate development.”
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“Professor Lyons was very instrumental to me in my understanding on real estate development and construction. I went back for my MBA at Columbia Business School to career pivot into real estate and the courses at the b-school were focused on just financing a development or the equity and debt structure to purchase it. Professor Lyons class was more focused on the actual building and helped me understand how something on paperwork comes to fruition, from managing the general contractor, to the multiple stages of development, to refinancing and securing the building long term and then leasing. It was one of the best courses I have taken at Columbia and helped me understand more about the business of construction and focused on the physical building than any class I took. I appreciated it and had a much deeper understand of real estate after this course.”
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“Both Johnny and John are fantastic teachers and more importantly people. Being able to learn from two individuals that have not only studied real estate and know how to teach it, but also have hands on experience. Johnny is an expert at taking difficult concepts and simplifying them in a way that anyone can understand. John is an expert at making real estate fun while focusing on the most important aspects. Both of them have been critical in both my ability and confidence to approach a ground up deal and feel confident that I know the underlying principles.”
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“Johnny Din is one of the most impactful educators and mentors I've worked with. His unique teaching approach brought the entire class together, making complex real estate finance and development concepts both engaging and highly practical. Beyond the classroom, Johnny's extensive network across the U.S., Hong Kong, and Mainland China gave students valuable exposure to leading developers and industry professionals. I was also fortunate to work alongside him on the 2025 China study trip, where his ability to design meaningful learning experiences and connect students with real-world projects was truly exceptional. On a personal level, Johnny has been an outstanding advisor and role model throughout my entrepreneurial journey as a founder. His guidance, encouragement, and practical perspective have had a lasting impact on how I approach building a business. I highly recommend anyone interested in real estate development or entrepreneurship to learn from Johnny and be part of RED Accelerator.”
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“John is the best! He genuinely cares about his students and is great at imparting the lessons learned in his many years in real estate to students.”
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“Wow — I can’t say enough great things about these two who I respect so highly! Individually and together they are with out a doubt the best people in RE as a professional and an educator that I’ve been able to meet. They are both so patient, intelligent, passionate, and never ever hesitate to help others! Their dedication and ambition is contagious to their students and peers. I’ve been able to spend a lot of time with John and he has truly been a mentor to me! In reference to my studies, if I wouldn’t have take my real estate finance and development classes my family wouldn’t be in the hotel development industry!”
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“I had the privilege of learning Real Estate Finance from Professor Johnny Din and Construction Management from Professor John Lyons. I can say wholeheartedly that Professor Din and Professor Lyons are two of the most impactful instructors. Professor Din has a gift for making complex financial concepts palatable. He breaks down the mechanics of underwriting, capital structures, and deal analysis in a way that is rigorous but accessible. More than this, he pushes you to think like an investor rather than just memorize formulas. Professor Lyons brought construction management to life by grounding every lesson in real-world application. His impactful course covered how projects actually get built, budgeted and delivered. Together, both Professor Din and Professor Lyons covered the two halves of what makes a real estate developer successful; namely, the numbers that make a deal pencil and the execution that brings the deal to life. The foundation both professors provided has been directly applicable to my professional career in real estate. Whether your background or future job is in architecture, brokerage, finance, construction, or investing, learning from Professor Din and Professor Lyons will give you the practical, real-world skills you need to be successful in real estate development.”
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“Johnny Din and John Lyons were instrumental in my transition into real estate development and becoming an entrepreneur. Together, their combination of finance and construction management expertise gives RED Accelerator a rare, practical edge that most real estate programs lack. I'd recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking to break into the industry. Johnny's strength lies in multidimensional real estate underwriting across sectors. He helped me understand not only the theory but how things work in practice and challenged how modeling affect different scenarios over long term, which I now apply directly in our company where we develop luxury hotels together with global investors and operating partners. John brings deep hands-on knowledge of project delivery, cost estimation, site operations. Working through how developer should look at construction management, deal structuring, and overall project delivery gave me the confidence to evaluate a deal's feasibility and speak the language of a GC. Since completing the program, I've pushed myself to a completely new level as an entrepreneur and I credit a good part of that to what I learned from Johnny and John. Most specially, they are available and willing to help both at class and outside of it in case there is a challenge to be solved.”
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“Both individually and collectively, they have performed above and beyond and carry a can-do attitude to all teaching engagements.”
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“I can not think of two better people to lead a program like RED Accelerator than Johnny Din and John Lyons. They are passionate about teaching and genuinely invested in their students' success. Coming from a non-finance background, I found Johnny’s finance course very challenging, but his patience and clear teaching style helped me build the confidence and financial knowledge I needed to succeed. Professor John Lyons’ class on construction management provided a strong foundation in construction, contracts, GMPs, scheduling, and the overall development process, giving me knowledge that I continue to apply in my career. Together, Johnny and John combine exceptional expertise, real-world experience, and a genuine passion for teaching. I wholeheartedly recommend them, both individually and as a team. I only wish a course like this had existed before I started my master’s program—it would have helped me get even more out of the experience. I am confident that both the school and its future students will benefit tremendously from RED Accelerator.”
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“Not only do Johnny Din and John Lyons command great respect from the student body, they also both are dedicated to engaging and assisting students and alumni alike to reach success. I recall as a student Johnny Din saw me struggle with finance and took it upon himself to offer 1-1 tutoring with me to make sure I succeeded. He was also instrumental to landing me my first job after school helping to network with his connections where my skilled would be best utilized. I did not have John Lyons as a professor, but when I moved to Miami for work, he went out of his way to provide support and further strengthen the alumni network outside of New York. He also gave me the opportunity to guest lecture in his construction management class, and during my visit there it was clear how he was not only teaching students the hard skills in the syllabus, but also the soft skills that will allow them to excel beyond the classroom. The pairing of these two exceptional professors would no doubt be a great asset to all who take this accelerator program.”
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“Johnny and John are genuinely the most prepared professors for Finance and Construction Management one could wish for. Dream team. Dr. Din makes finance approachable and practical, and he fills his classes with astonishing real-life scenarios, helping you navigate the field with his amazing tips and fortifying your skill set along the way. Lyons runs a fun and thorough class, delivering an accelerated masterclass in everything it would normally take years to learn firsthand in construction management.”
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“Johnny Din and John Lyons are exceptional instructors whose complementary expertise in real estate finance, development, and construction management makes RED Accelerator uniquely valuable. Together, they translate complex concepts into practical, accessible lessons; individually, each brings deep industry knowledge, thoughtful mentorship, and real-world perspective. As their student, I gained a clearer understanding of the development process, greater confidence in evaluating opportunities, and practical skills that have meaningfully strengthened both my learning and my career. I would, without a doubt, recommend Johnny, John, and RED Accelerator to anyone looking to enter or advance in real estate development.”
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“Johnny Din and John Lyons both take a personal interest in their student’s success. I came from brokerage with minimal exposure to development outside of undergrad and was looking to break into development/investment roles. I knew it was crucial for me to understand the development side of the business. John Lyons really helped me understand the construction management fundamentals such as reading plans, managing to the critical path, and understanding where risk and lapses would be during construction. Johnny Din was able to communicate the fundamentals of financial modeling in class with students that had a wide range of exposure to the subject matter. He was able to get into the details for those who needed it, and simplify it for others. I would strongly recommend working with them as they have the patience to break down complex material for learners at different stages, while getting deep when needed.”
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“Johnny Din and John Lyons have very strong professional backgrounds, are well networked, and care about their students success. I am lucky to consider them not only former professors of mine, but mentors as well.”
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“Dr. Johnny Din is one of those rare professors who bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. I was able to implement concepts from his course immediately within my property management company, resulting in measurable revenue growth before the semester had even ended. Years later, I still rely on many of the principles he taught when evaluating opportunities and making strategic business decisions. Beyond the technical knowledge, Dr. Din’s passion for teaching and his ability to challenge students to think like real estate entrepreneurs inspired me to continue my education and ultimately pursue an MBA. I would highly recommend Dr. Din and John Lyons to anyone looking to build a strong foundation in real estate development, finance, and construction management through the RED Accelerator.”
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“I absolutely dreaded doing financial modeling and Excel. Every time I had to open a spreadsheet, I'd put it off because formulas and financial models just felt intimidating. Learning those skills in my 30s wasn't easy either. But Johnny has this incredible ability to simplify everything. He teaches you like a friend sitting next to you, not like a professor trying to impress you. He breaks down complicated concepts into small, easy-to-understand steps, and somehow takes all the pressure out of learning. Before I knew it, I was building financial models myself and actually enjoying it. To this day, the way I approach Excel and underwriting comes from what Johnny taught me. John, on the other hand, completely changed the way I look at construction and project execution. Coming from a development background myself, I realized we were already doing a lot of things right, but John's classes also highlighted the areas where we could improve. His sessions on scheduling, sequencing, procurement and construction best practices have genuinely influenced the way I execute projects back home. One of the biggest lessons I took away was learning how to spot a good contractor from a bad one—and more importantly, which subcontractors are worth hiring and which ones aren't. Anyone who's been through a development project knows that's one of the most important decisions you'll make, and John's experience in that area is second to none. What I loved most was that neither of them teaches theory for the sake of theory. Everything comes from years of actually doing it. Johnny teaches you how to make a project financially viable, while John teaches you how to successfully build it. Together, they cover the entire development process from start to finish. I still use lessons from both of them in my own projects today, and I genuinely can't recommend RED Accelerator enough for anyone serious about getting into real estate development.”
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“I took John Lyons' construction management class and it was one of the most valuable courses of my graduate education. John teaches development risk, contracts, and technical fundamentals from his experience as an owner's rep, so everything comes from real projects rather than textbooks. His teaching gave me the vocabulary and confidence to engage credibly with developers, contractors, and operators from day one of my career. Anyone learning real estate development from John is in excellent hands.”
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“Johnny provides practical guidance based on real world experience. He merges theory and practice brilliantly and will help his students bridge the same!”
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“Having studied under both John Lyons and Johnny Din, I can confidently recommend them as exceptional instructors. John brings a practical command of real estate development and construction, while Johnny offers deep expertise in finance and capital markets. Together, they make complex concepts accessible and connect classroom learning to the realities of the industry. John has also remained a trusted mentor for more than five years, advising me through career decisions - including the negotiation of my first post-graduate offer - and continuing to serve as a valuable sounding board. Their instruction and mentorship have had a lasting impact on my career, and I believe RED Accelerator will offer tremendous value to anyone seeking a practical, well-rounded foundation in real estate development. With two Johns leading one course, students will get twice the expertise - and no shortage of reasons to remember their instructors’ names.”
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“Johnny Din and John Lyons are two of the most knowledgeable and effective real estate instructors I’ve had the opportunity to learn from. Individually, Johnny brings exceptional expertise in real estate finance and investment analysis, while John offers invaluable practical insight into construction management and development execution. Together, they bridge the gap between underwriting a deal and actually delivering a successful project, making complex concepts approachable and immediately applicable. As a student in Columbia University’s MSRED program, their instruction significantly strengthened both my technical foundation and my confidence in evaluating and executing real estate investments. The skills I developed in their courses continue to influence my work today, where I source, underwrite, and manage acquisitions alongside the principal of a New York real estate investment firm. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking to build a career in real estate development.”
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“I had the pleasure of having both John Lyons and Johnny Din as professors during my time in the Columbia MSRED program, and could not recommend them highly enough as instructors. Their classes were extremely practical and they helped me build a strong foundation that I have carried into my development role. As professors, they are intelligent, patient and convey concepts with clarity, while bringing real world experience into the classroom. Between the two of them, they have a strong grasp on the full life cycle of a real estate project, with years of teaching expertise. Even after graduating the MSRED program, I have maintained a strong relationship with both John and Johnny, and believe that they will make an excellent pair to lead the RED Accelerator.”
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“I had the privilege of learning from both Johnny Din and John Lyons, and their practical approach to real estate development made a lasting impact on my career. Johnny excels at breaking down complex finance concepts into frameworks that are immediately applicable, while John brings invaluable real-world construction and development experience that connects theory to execution. Together, they provide a well-rounded perspective that’s difficult to find elsewhere. The knowledge and mindset I gained from them helped me bridge the gap between academia and industry, and has been instrumental in my role as Chief of Staff at Luxor Capital Group. I would highly recommend RED Accelerator to anyone looking to build a serious career in real estate development.”
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“I really enjoyed learning from Johnny Din and John Lyons. Johnny’s finance class strengthened my understanding of underwriting, capital structures, and real estate investments, while John’s Construction Management class gave me a much better understanding of reading construction plans, construction documents, project coordination, and how developments move from design through execution. Both classes were practical, engaging, and grounded in real-world experience. I’d highly recommend RED Accelerator to anyone looking to build a strong foundation in real estate development.”
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“Johnny and John cut straight through the typical academic fluff to teach how real estate development actually works. Johnny’s finance curriculum gave me the quantitative tools needed to underwrite complex deals, while John’s deep dive into construction management grounded those numbers in the realities of building execution. Learning from both of them gave me an institutional-grade toolkit that bridges the gap between the pro forma and the job site. Learning from these professionals sharpened my approach to projects, prepared me for my career, and helped me get my job. I’d strongly recommend their bootcamp to anyone serious about breaking into real estate development.”
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“I highly recommend Johnny Din and John Lyons to anyone looking to build a career in real estate development. Johnny has a unique ability to connect the big picture with real-world industry practice, making complex concepts approachable and engaging. John brings exceptional expertise in construction and execution, always explaining practical challenges with clarity and depth. Together, they create an outstanding learning experience that bridges finance, development, and construction. Their mentorship gave me the confidence to transition from an architecture and project management background into real estate investment and asset management. The knowledge and practical insights I gained from them played a meaningful role in helping me secure my current role in the real estate industry. I am truly grateful for their guidance and would highly recommend the RED Accelerator to anyone serious about advancing their career.”
Real Estate Development Is a Private World.
RED Accelerator Gives You a Seat at the Table.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. RED Accelerator is built for people across the spectrum — from industry professionals looking to fill a gap, to complete newcomers working on a small project or considering a career change. The material is taught assuming no prior real estate finance or construction training.
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Both, depending on how you look at it. It's structured like a bootcamp rather than a semester-long class, but it covers the same core real estate education you'd expect from a real estate course: finance, underwriting, and construction management, taught by people actively working in the industry.
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RED Accelerator isn't a degree — it's the working foundation a graduate real estate program builds on. Some people take it to prepare for a graduate program; others take it instead of one, because they don't need the degree, they need the skill set.
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Yes. Brokers, architects, and property managers often work around development deals without ever being trained in the finance or construction side. This program is built to fill exactly that gap.
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The ability to read a pro forma, underwrite a deal, and understand how a project gets built and managed from a developer's perspective — plus a room full of new contacts in the industry.
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We hold bootcamps around the country, in big markets like New York City, Miami, and Los Angeles. Follow along for future locations.
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A certificate of completion, academic materials, Excel templates, and a network of fellow professionals you can continue to grow with long after the bootcamp ends.
More questions? Get in touch at office@red-accelerator.com