If you’ve ever had the pleasure of living in close proximity to a large river or lake, you know that one of the few drawbacks is having to cross to the other side. Not only is this trip time consuming, but after a while it might even start to induce headaches. For instance, you may have to drive a long distance just to access the nearest bridge or tunnel which will take you across. And when
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After years of extra schooling, associateship and paying off debt, many doctors are ready to branch out on their own. Intuitively, they seek trade areas where the demographics best fit their practice strategy. For example, a Medicaid-focused family practice would seek a market with lots of families and children who qualify for assistance. On the other hand, a practice investing in state of t
One of the most common questions that we are asked is, “If you could locate a practice anywhere, where would it be ” While there’s no simple answer to that question, a good place to start is with a list of the fastest growing metropolitan areas. Not only are residents of these cities more likely to be under-served (commercial development comes after residential), but population g
National and regional chain retailers are reliable drivers of site traffic. Undoubtedly, they bring lots of eyes to the area where they choose to locate. As a result, these magnets for development are commonly recommended by real estate professionals as desirable neighbors for dental practices. And that’s for good reason. But they’re not perfect. The industry is renowned for its ever c
In short, retail office space is the most common and reliable, followed by a condo/suite, and then a ground-up building. But that's probably not what you're looking for. Assuming you're a General Practitioner, and are really trying to gauge as to where to open your practice, consider a few things: 1. The Demographics of the area 2. Your Competition – #'s & Strengths 3. Th
If you’re starting up a dental practice, you’ll establish a network of people – your ‘team’. Normally, those involved will include a real estate consultant, equipment and supply representative, contractor, banker, CPA, attorney, consultant and insurance broker. You’ll sign a lease, buy equipment, have you office built out, sign on a bank loan, and hire help for