Bio
Mr. Avila has over 25 years of experience in Design, Construction and Development and currently oversees all pre-development, project planning, construction management and construction loan administration activities for the firm.
Mr. Avila’s diverse knowledge of the construction and development process, as well as his collaborative approach has led to success across a wide range of real estate projects. Raelcorp’s reputation for consistently delivering on-budget and on-time is attributable to Mr. Avila’s careful planning and intensive management practices. While important in any development, the ability to consistently deliver projects on time is especially critical in the student housing sector, where occupancy is timed based on the start of the school year.
Prior to joining Raelcorp, Mr. Avila managed construction projects nationwide, ranging in size from $5 million to $3.9 billion. His experience spans multiple product types including Multifamily, Student Housing, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Mixed Use Developments, Retail, and Hotel & Resort developments both domestic and international. Billy received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design/Architecture from Texas A&M University. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife and family.
Areas of Interest
- Deal Type
- Acquisition, Development, Ground Lease, Loan Purchase, Opportunity Zone, Partner Buyout, Pre-Development, Recapitalization, Refinance, Rehabilitation