The Art of Structuring Joint Ventures in Development Projects ASK: I’m partnering on a new development. How do we structure a JV that’s fair, and future-proof? ANSWER: Joint ventures can be great or horrible just like any partnership. At their best, JVs bring together complementary strengths: land, capital, expertise, and relationships. At their worst, they […]

How Developers Protect Tenants from Project Delays ASK: We’re developing a site for a tenant, but entitlements and permits keep pushing timelines. How do we keep them confident, and keep the deal alive? ANSWER: Tenants hate uncertainty. When delays stretch on, trust erodes fast. But most of the time, it’s not the delay itself that […]

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 […]