When Your Deal Isn’t Big Enough for Institutional Money
By: Jerad Graham, JD, MBA Published on: 21/10/2025Institutional capital is changing the rules of real estate development. In this episode, we break down why smaller developers often struggle to access institutional funding, how deal-size minimums impact project feasibility, and what “scale” really means in today’s market.
The Secret to Profitable Development in Miami's Tough Market
By: Jerad Graham, JD, MBA Published on: 15/10/2025In this episode, we delve into the complexities of real estate development in South Florida with a focus on the Wynwood neighborhood. We explore how factors like high rents, interest rates, and upfront development costs impact both developers and tenants.
The $500k Tenant Improvement Dilemma
By: Jerad Graham, JD, MBA Published on: 08/10/2025In this episode, we delve into the complexities of financing and designing unique real estate projects. The discussion highlights various strategies for managing cost overruns, attracting high-profile tenants, and ensuring alignment between developers, sponsors, and lenders.
These Financing Tools Look Identical But Behave Differently
By: Jerad Graham, JD, MBA Published on: 01/10/2025Most investors think preferred equity and mezzanine debt are cousins.
