Your Clinic’s Unit Economics: De-Risking Your Real Estate CapEx for Investors
The crucial guide for founders preparing to raise money. We dissect the 4 core areas—from market capture to CapEx variance—that must be flawless to unlock capital and prove your model is ready to scale.
🚨 The Anti-Kickback and Fair Market Value Pitfall: Why Free Space is a Felony Risk
Why your goodwill is a compliance risk. Many founders let referral partners use clinic space for "convenience"—but under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), free space is illegal remuneration. We break down the "One Purpose" test, the felony penalties, and the non-negotiable step to achieve Safe Harbor protection: an independent Fair Market Value (FMV) appraisal for every use.
The Founder's Guide to the LOI: Mitigating Risk Before You Build
The most complex 5-page document you'll ever sign. Learn the 9 LOI clauses—from TI funding to assignment rights—that dictate your clinic's cash flow, opening timeline, and future sale price.
Capital Protection vs. Coordination: The Most Expensive "Savings" in Healthcare Real Estate
Managing your own healthcare buildout isn't a cost-saving measure—it's a tax on your focus and capital. Learn why the "Expertise Gap" leads to 25-50% project overruns and why integrated oversight offers a 5-10X ROI over DIY project management.
You Only Build Your First Clinic Once
First-time founders learn more in their first clinic buildout than they ever wanted to know about real estate development. The early decisions—programming, design standards, square footage assumptions, lease language, and code interpretation—shape every clinic they build afterward. This piece breaks down the most common pitfalls and how founders can set themselves up for success before the stress hits.
The Healthcare Growth Algorithm: Why Smarter Beats Faster
Healthcare startups are burning cash on real estate. Learn how to scale smarter, not faster — and protect capital while building for growth.
Why I Started Retained CRE: De-Risking De Novo Healthcare
After years of helping healthcare startups build and scale, I've launched Retained CRE to help founders avoid the "real estate snowball." I'm an operator, and I'm here to solve the real estate complexity so you can focus on building great care.
Your A-Team for Healthcare Clinic Development
Building a clinic means building a team. Learn what to look for in your brokers, architects, contractors, and project managers to ensure your next healthcare facility launches on time and on budget.
The Power of Optionality: Designing Healthcare Spaces for Startup Agility
Your clinic's future starts here, but is your physical space ready for rapid growth? Or is it a hidden bottleneck?
For healthcare startups, every square foot must support agile evolution. Discover practical strategies to bake in flexibility from day one without massive upfront costs. You'll learn how to future-proof your physical footprint to adapt faster and scale smarter.