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South Florida · California · North Carolina · New York

Shaping South Florida'snext generation of residential& commercial real estate.

Innovative Development Partners brings together construction expertise, development strategy, and project execution to deliver high-quality residential and commercial real estate across South Florida, California, North Carolina, and New York.

Residential Development
Commercial Projects
Construction Management
Investment Partnerships
About — 01

Development built on vision, precision, and execution.

Miami Beach residential condo with palms at sunset

“We work where strategy meets the jobsite — translating opportunities into completed assets through disciplined execution.”

Headquartered in South Florida, Innovative Development Partners works across real estate development, construction coordination, project planning, and strategic partnerships in South Florida, California, North Carolina, and New York.

Our team manages the details that move projects from early opportunity to completed asset — aligning planning, construction coordination, market strategy, and partner communication under one disciplined development process.

Concept
Site evaluation, feasibility, and strategy
Completion
Construction, delivery, and asset optimization
Services — 02

A complete development capability, organized around outcomes.

Six disciplines, one accountable team — covering the full path from opportunity assessment through delivery.

Residential Development

Planning and execution for single-family, multifamily, and community-focused residential projects.

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Commercial Development

Strategic development of retail, office, mixed-use, and income-producing commercial properties.

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Construction Management

Coordination of contractors, timelines, budgets, vendors, and field execution.

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Site Planning & Feasibility

Early-stage analysis, site review, zoning considerations, budgeting, and project viability.

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Project Partnerships

Development partnerships with landowners, investors, builders, brokers, and operators.

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Value-Add Redevelopment

Repositioning underutilized properties into stronger, higher-value real estate assets.

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Process — 04

A disciplined path from opportunity to completed asset.

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Opportunity Review

Initial review of the property, concept, or partnership opportunity to determine fit and scope.

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Site & Market Evaluation

Site analysis, market context, zoning considerations, and preliminary financial framing.

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Planning & Project Strategy

Development plan, design coordination, and strategic positioning for delivery.

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Budgeting & Construction Coordination

Detailed budgeting, vendor selection, contracting, and pre-construction sequencing.

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Development Execution

On-site coordination, schedule discipline, and proactive issue resolution through delivery.

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Delivery & Asset Optimization

Project closeout, occupancy, and ongoing optimization for long-term asset performance.

Capabilities — 05

Capability that scales with the project.

Focus
Residential & Commercial

Dual-track development across residential and commercial real estate.

Oversight
End-to-End

Concept, planning, construction, and delivery managed under one team.

Network
Strategic Partners

Landowners, capital partners, brokers, builders, and operators.

Experience
Ground-Up & Value-Add

From new construction to repositioning underutilized assets.

South Florida skyline at dusk
Partners — 06

Built for landowners, investors, and strategic partners.

Innovative Development Partners works with property owners, capital partners, brokers, builders, and operators across South Florida, California, North Carolina, and New York to identify opportunities and execute projects with clarity, discipline, and long-term value in mind.

Landowners
Capital Partners
Builders
Brokers
Operators
Architects
Engineers
Investors
Why IDP — 07

Credibility earned project by project.

Six principles that shape how we engage every site, partner, and project — from first conversation through final closeout.

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Development-focused thinking

Every decision is filtered through the lens of long-term asset performance, not short-term convenience.

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Real construction understanding

Plans are grounded in field reality — buildable, sequenced, and accountable to schedule.

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Clear communication

Direct, structured updates for partners — no opacity, no surprises late in the project.

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Budget and timeline discipline

Tight controls and consistent reporting keep projects on plan from pre-construction through delivery.

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Strong vendor coordination

Long-standing relationships with contractors, consultants, and trades that deliver to standard.

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Long-term value creation

We build to hold up — for end users, operators, and the partners who back the project.

Leadership

The team behind every project.

A leadership team that pairs strategic development thinking with real construction discipline — the people accountable for every site, schedule, and outcome.

Carlo Guillen
President

Carlo Guillen

(424) 332-2747

Carlo Guillen leads Innovative Development Partners as President, known for his hands-on leadership and deep expertise in construction execution and project management. With a track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, he brings structure, discipline, and a solutions-first mindset to every jobsite. Respected for his work ethic and command of field operations, Carlo ensures precision, accountability, and efficiency at every stage of the build.

Hillel Eliav
Vice President

Hillel Eliav

(646) 338-8242

With over fifteen years of hands-on construction experience across South Florida, California, North Carolina, and New York, Hillel specializes in high-end residential and commercial projects, including full-scale remodels and ground-up developments. Known for delivering exceptional quality under tight deadlines, he oversees every aspect of the build — from permitting and material procurement to crew management — with efficiency, precision, and professionalism. His expertise ensures smooth execution and consistently high standards on every site.

Mike Risco
Chief Operations Officer

Mike Risco

Mike Risco is the Chief Operations Officer at Innovative Development Partners, leading construction operations and statewide growth across our markets. With over a decade of experience — including scaling The Spot Classic Barbershop from 3 to 25 locations — he specializes in fast-paced commercial buildouts and multi-site project execution. Mike applies his deep knowledge of the construction landscape to ensure efficient, high-quality developments at scale.

Contact

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