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Know What You're Building Before You Break Ground.

Most investors lose money in new construction — not because the strategy doesn't work, but because no one taught them how it actually works.

Bad Education Is Expensive. We Built the Alternative.

In real estate, bad information doesn't just waste your time — it kills deals, triggers violations, and costs you money you can't recover. The industry has no shortage of courses. It has a shortage of ones that actually hold up when it matters.

BlackHaus University was built to be that resource. Field-tested frameworks, live compliance tools, and instruction grounded entirely in active practice — because that's the only kind worth paying for.

Built for the Next Generation of Builders

To raise the standard of real estate education by grounding it entirely in active practice — so that every student who comes through BlackHaus University leaves with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to build something that lasts.

Meet Your Instructors

Johnathan McClain, Founder and Lead Instructor at BlackHaus University
Johnathan McClain
Founder & Lead Instructor
Development Strategy

8+ years of development experience. 30+ transactions closed. $20M+ in projects managed. Johnathan specializes in turning complex development strategy into clear, actionable execution for active investors.

Renata McClain, Design and Investment Director at BlackHaus University
Renata McClain
Design & Investment Director
Property Strategy

Expert in designing and positioning investment properties to maximize returns. Renata helps investors understand exactly where to invest, where to save, and how strategic design decisions directly impact profitability.

Austin Burgess, Senior Compliance Inspector at BlackHaus University
Austin Burgess
Compliance & Risk Officer
Regulations & Inspection

Specialist in city zoning, permitting, and inspection success. Austin has helped students avoid costly delays and rejections, saving our community thousands of dollars and critical project time.

Who We Serve

Beginners & 9-to-5 Professionals

Close your first profitable deal within 90 days while keeping your day job. We give you the exact playbook, weekly mentorship, and proven systems to execute safely and profitably.

Emerging Developers

Ready to scale from flips into ground-up construction and land acquisition? Master the institutional-grade frameworks that separate successful developers from those who fail in the transition.

High-Stakes Builders

Manage multi-project pipelines with confidence. Get ruthless deal auditing, disciplined risk management, and private board access with other elite developers.

Your Success Starts Here

Join students who have closed profitable deals and deployed real capital. Take the first step today.

Start Your Journey