At just 24 years old, while returning home from leading a church mission trip, Luke Bondy received tragic news: his 54-year-old father—a longtime local builder—had suddenly passed away from a heart attack. Facing a half-finished development project and a grieving family, Luke stepped directly into his father's shoes, took over the job site, and learned ground-up home building under fire. Fast forward to today: Luke has built over 70 townhomes across Detroit, pivoted through high interest rate environments, and expanded his ground-up development strategy. In this episode of The David Greene Show, David and Luke break down what it really takes to succeed in new construction without losing your shirt. In this episode, you’ll learn: Stepping Into the Fire: How Luke took over his father's construction company at 24. The Pawn Shop Hustle: Lessons learned from buying low and selling high before entering real estate. Why Townhomes Beat Multifamily: Why density codes, floating slabs, and walk-up townhomes pencil better than stacked apartments. Detroit Real Estate Revival: How Luke capitalized on infill development, tax abatements, and low cost of living in Michigan. Warnings for Fake "Home Builders": The hidden traps, city permitting delays, entitlement hurdles, and contractor risks internet gurus don't tell you about. If you're curious about ground-up construction or want an honest look at real estate development beyond the Instagram fluff, hit play!