The following are a number of resources that we have developed over the course of years of working with various nonprofits on real estate development projects. If you don’t find what you are looking for, please feel free to contact us at info@bwpurpose.org.
Evaluating Possible Sites: We developed the following site assessment worksheet to assist groups when surveying available properties and sites for a possible real estate project.
Real Estate Site Assessment Worksheet
Owning Vs. Leasing: If there is any one key issue for a real estate project, it’s usually the question of owning versus leasing. This worksheet is designed to help nonprofit managers and board members weigh the relative pros and cons of owning versus leasing.
Guide to Purchasing Vs Leasing
The Lender/Borrower Relationship: While nonprofits are often used to working with large donors or foundations, working with a lender may be a new relationship. For that reason, we put together a brief guide on how best to manage this relationship.
Managing the Lender/Borrower Relationship
Working with an Architect: While architects are essential to real estate projects, successfully managing the relationship with an architect is critical. Here are some thoughts on questions to ask your architect.
20 Questions to Ask Your Architect
