Business & Legal Considerations for Nonprofits Selecting Office Space Mack Heller & James Pitts 9.26.2018
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Mack Heller James Pitts
Strategy Case Study Rent vs. Own 501 (c)(3) Leasing Purchasing
Strategy Case Study Rent vs. Own 501 (c)(3) Leasing Purchasing
Strategy
Strategy Cycle Culture Talent Real Estate Collaborate Services Employees Clients What Else?
Strategy Case Study Rent vs. Own 501 (c)(3) Leasing Purchasing
Owning Potential Benefits Level payment Chance of value appreciation Control of building Ability to lease to others Potential Risks Cost of Capital Debt ratio Maintenance & Repair Obsolescence Tenants Growth or decline in headcount Risk of casualty
Leasing Potential Benefits Less upfront capital Tenant improvement allowance is amortized into rent Less ownership headaches Owner responsible for repairs and maintenance in some cases Ability to grow or shrink Potential Risks Rent payments may escalate No upside appreciation Difficult landlord Termination of lease Inability to grow or shrink Landlord right to relocate
Strategy Case Study Rent vs. Own 501 (c)(3) Leasing Purchasing
Purchasing Timeline Due Diligence Closing Negotiation 2-3 months Buildout Search 1 month 3-6 months Occupy 2-6 months Connected
Purchasing Considerations 1 2 3 4 5 Search Negotiation Due Diligence Buildout Occupy 1 Search Requirements Tours Analysis Decisions Offers Quotes
Purchasing Considerations 1 2 3 4 5 Search Negotiation Due Diligence Buildout Occupy 2 LOI Appraised value Price Escrow Agent Due Diligence Conditions Earnest Money Entity
Purchasing Considerations 1 2 3 4 5 Search Negotiation Due Diligence Buildout Occupy 3 Title Inspection Extensions Earnest Money Tenants Personal Property Phase 1 Zoning Other contingencies Physical Inspections Contracts Internal approvals
Purchasing Considerations 1 2 3 4 5 Search Negotiation Due Diligence Buildout Occupy 4 Punchlist Access Self Perform CO Architect Permits Change Orders Quotes Finishes Moving Technology Relocation Furniture Communication Parking Services
Purchasing Considerations 1 2 3 4 5 Search Negotiation Due Diligence Buildout Occupy 5 Insurance Occupy Unrelated Business Income Tax Trade or Business Landlord Physical Inspections Rebuild/Maintain Regularly carried on Not substantially related
Strategy Case Study Rent vs. Own 501 (c)(3) Leasing Purchasing
Leasing Timeline Lease executed Negotiation Buildout Search 1 month 3-6 months Occupy 2-6 months Connected
Leasing Key Concepts 1 2 3 4 Search Negotiation Buildout Occupy 1 Requirements Tours Analysis Decisions RFPs Quotes
Leasing Key Concepts 1 2 3 4 Search Negotiation Buildout Occupy 2 LOI Free rent SNDA Damages Stalking horse Tenant Allowance Relocation Default LL s Work Personalities Self Help Form lease CAM Insurance Renew Sublease
Leasing Key Concepts 1 2 3 4 Search Negotiation Buildout Occupy 3 Punchlist Self Perform CO Access Technlogoy Architect Permits Change Orders Furniture Quotes Finishes Moving Communication Parking Services
Leasing Key Concepts 1 2 3 4 Search Negotiation Buildout Occupy 4 Insurance Punchlist Keys Technology Repairs Key lease dates Furniture
Strategy Case Study Rent vs. Own 501 (c)(3) Leasing Purchasing
Case Study 90K $2M 4 40K
Before
Results $2M -10% 28K $3M
Case Study Attract Culture Tomorrow s Workforce Inspirational Engagement Space Collaboration Innovation & Teamwork Health, Well-being & Sustainability
After
Strategy Case Study Rent vs Own 501 (c)(3) Leasing Purchasing
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