Emma Li is a multi-state registered architect, real estate developer and advisor with approximately 15 years of experience across architecture, project management, real estate development and business operations.
Her background combines institutional-scale design and construction experience with hands-on development, financial analysis and project execution. She has participated in and managed projects in the United States and China across residential, commercial, public-sector and advanced industrial sectors.
At Elite Property Advisors, Emma leads the firm's overall advisory platform and focuses on projects requiring an integrated understanding of land, design, construction, development strategy and financial performance.
Her primary areas of work include:
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Land and development feasibility
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Residential development
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Multifamily and mixed-use projects
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Commercial property evaluation
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Development cost and construction review
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Project financial modeling
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Development strategy
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Risk assessment
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Business and investment analysis
Emma's value lies in connecting disciplines that are often reviewed separately. Her architectural background allows her to understand the physical project, while her development and business experience allows her to evaluate whether the same project makes sense from an execution and investment standpoint.
Education & Credentials
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Master of Architecture, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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MBA, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
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NCARB Certified
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LEED Green Associate
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WELL Accredited Professional
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Multi-State Registered Architect