Arizona and Texas are two of the fastest-growing states in the United States, and the tech sector is a major driver of that growth. In both states, there is a significant amount of new commercial construction underway to support the growing tech industry. Arizona In Arizona, some of the most notable new commercial construction projects…
by Trey Eakin Dutch Bros Coffee is a privately held drive-thru coffee chain with over 700 locations in 14 states. The company is known for its friendly service, delicious drinks, and vibrant atmosphere. But what really sets Dutch Bros apart from other coffee chains is its commitment to its employees. In a time when many…
With traditional sources of capital constricting and borrowers struggling to meet tighter lending standards, the real estate capital markets are facing ample headwinds. Lenders’ risk mitigation strategies require investors to contribute a more significant proportion of equity to the deal. This has made financing very difficult for many companies, especially in the realm of triple…
It is important to design deals around realistic project proformas and development timelines with an adequate exit sale price & cap rate, project cost and duration cushion. Most capital partners see lots of projects and are in tune with what is going on in the market. It will add to your credibility by presenting realistic…
So how do we navigate the forest of sourcing and structuring our big project pipeline? After putting in a tremendous amount of serious time and effort into our capital markets activities and over time establishing many well-conceived working capital partner relationships, we have learned a few things that are worth highlighting. For a start, some…
In my 37 years in the development business, the subject of project financing is one that comes up all the time. The discussion invariably starts out with a few good points about what kinds of capital are out there and the better alternative capital structures yet seldom leads to any clear-cut consensus on what are…