When it comes to scaling real estate investments, developers often focus on capital, tax, and investor strategy – and rightly so. But what happens when you have all of those pieces in place, and the project still stalls out? Increasingly, the answer lies in zoning and...
As real estate projects scale, so too do their legal and tax complexities. What may have worked for a small commercial property often proves insufficient for large, multi-phase developments involving multiple investors. At this level, tax planning becomes as important...
Raising capital is often the first, and arguably most critical, step in scaling a real estate development business. Without sufficient funding, even the most promising project can stall. However, securing that capital isn’t simply a matter of circulating a pitch deck...
Scaling a real estate business from small residential projects to large, mixed-use developments can be transformative. It’s an exciting step that can lead to new revenue streams, broader impact, and increased prestige in the market. But the shift also brings a unique...
Downtown Minneapolis has faced significant challenges in recent years, but is the narrative about its decline accurate? Avisen Legal’s Creig Andreasen recently sat down with Mike Doyle, a seasoned commercial real estate broker from Kenwood Commercial with nearly two...
The United States Supreme Court recently heard a case involving a grandmother and property taxes in Hennepin County, Minnesota. While the court has not issued its opinion yet – it is expected this summer – the court has heard oral arguments. The petition to the US...
Commercial Leasing: Your Business's Gateway to Success If you're a business owner in Minnesota, you know that finding the right location is key to the success of your enterprise. Whether you're opening a new business or expanding an existing one, commercial leasing is...
The internet has made life much easier in a lot of respects. When it comes to putting together a contract, or terms and conditions for a new website, or even a Will, a lot of entrepreneurial thinkers will say to themselves – there must be a form for that, right? Why...
By nature, business owners are smart, savvy professionals who can dissect even the most complex strategic plans, financial metrics, and industry data. But many business owners get overwhelmed with lease terminology. I recently had the opportunity to step above my...
Introduction As a lawyer who works regularly with Dentists on their offices lease, I proactively bring up and discuss the existence and impact of a personal guaranty on a dental office lease. The purpose of this post is to answer some of the most common questions I...
Last month, the United States Supreme Court handed down the landmark ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, which allowed states to pass statutes requiring online retailers to collect and remit sales tax on transactions within their borders. This decision triggered...
