What Landlords Need to Know Before Signing with a Developer ASK: I own property and a developer wants to build on it. What should I watch out for before signing anything? ANSWER: Partnering with a developer can unlock tremendous value, but it also introduces complexity. Developers bring expertise, financing, and vision, but they also bring […]
How to Structure Leases Around Entitlement Timelines ASK: How do I protect both my tenant and myself when entitlements might take months or longer? ANSWER: The fastest way to lose a tenant’s trust is to overpromise on timing. Entitlements are unpredictable, and most tenants underestimate how long they take. At I&D Consulting, we help developers […]
The Developer’s Playbook for Negotiating Land Deals with Landlords and Tenants ASK: I’m negotiating a land deal and trying to balance what the landlord wants with what my tenant needs. How do I make sure everyone wins? ANSWER: Most deals fall apart not because the site is wrong, but because expectations aren’t aligned. In every […]
How to Build Political and Staff Support Before Your First Hearing ASK: We’ve submitted our plans and are waiting for the hearing, how can we make sure it goes well? ANSWER: Public hearings can make or break your project. By the time you’re on the agenda, decisions are largely shaped by what’s already happened behind […]