Learn with Ryan Malee
Learn with Ryan Malee through practical scorecards, podcast episodes, TEDx content and straight-talking guides on property development, leadership, resilience and taking action before you feel fully ready.
This learning hub is built for ambitious people who want real answers, not fake guru noise. Here you’ll find tools, questions, conversations and lessons from real business, real property, real pressure and real mistakes.
Before you invest in a course, mentor, deal or development opportunity, you should ask better questions. These are the questions Ryan believes every aspiring developer should understand before risking serious money.
The Questions That Could Save You Thousands
No fake guru noise. No polished theory. Just straight answers to the questions people should ask before risking serious money in property development
Property Development Questions
How do I know if I’m ready to become a property developer?
You are ready to explore development when you understand more than the upside. You need to understand money, planning, build costs, funding, risk, timelines, professional teams and your own decision-making under pressure.
Ryan’s view: A phone call with me is FREE. Ask before you commit!
How much does property development mentoring cost in the UK?
The honest answer is: it depends on the level of access, support, accountability and real-world exposure. Beginner learning may cost hundreds per month, while premium mentoring and live development programmes can be significantly higher.
Ryan’s view: Do your due diligence on a mentor
What are the biggest risks in property development?
The biggest risks include buying the wrong site, overestimating the GDV, underestimating build costs, planning delays, funding pressure, contractor failure, cashflow gaps, valuation changes and poor exit planning.
Ryan’s view: Watch out for time delays. These are the silent mistakes
Should I take a property course or join a live mentoring programme?
A course can teach theory. A live mentoring programme can show how decisions are made in the real world. If you want to understand how UK development really works, real project exposure can give you more practical context.
Property investing vs property development, what’s the difference?
Property investing usually focuses on buying and holding assets for income, growth or long-term wealth. Property development involves creating or significantly improving property through planning, design, construction, refurbishment or land use change
Can I get into property development without experience?
Yes, but you should not start blind. Many people begin without direct development experience, but they need education, exposure, a strong professional team, due diligence and a realistic understanding of risk.
Developer Experience Questions
What is The Developer Experience?
The Developer Experience is Ryan Malee’s property development mentoring pathway for aspiring and emerging developers who want to learn the real world of UK development before risking serious time, money or energy.
Ryan’s view: This is not theory dressed up as action. It is proximity to the real process.
Who is The Developer Experience for?
It is for ambitious, coachable people who want to understand development properly before stepping into serious risk. It suits people who want real-world exposure, not just polished classroom content.
Ryan’s view: The right room can compress years of learning.
Who is The Developer Experience not for?
It is not for people looking for a get-rich-quick scheme, guaranteed returns or passive success. Property development requires patience, discipline, commercial thinking and responsibility.
Ryan’s view: If you want easy money, this is not the room.
Do I need money before joining a development mentorship?
You do not always need to be ready to buy a site immediately, but you do need to understand your financial position. Development is a capital-heavy game, and clarity around money matters from day one.
Ryan’s view: You do not need to start rich. You do need to start realistic. Having access to cash is key
Can The Developer Experience help me find deals?
Yes. The main purpose is education, exposure and better decision-making. It helps you understand how deals are assessed, what risks matter and what questions to ask before committing.
Ryan’s view: Chasing deals without judgment is dangerous.
Why is the programme application-based?
Because not everyone is at the same stage. Some people need foundations first. Some are ready for live exposure. Others need accountability. The application helps match the person to the right pathway.
Ryan’s view: The right pathway matters more than forcing the sale.