Insights

The math, the mechanics, and the walk-aways behind every Haven deal.

Long-form perspective on sale-leaseback, build-to-suit, net lease structuring, and the operator math behind real estate decisions. Written by Haven's partners and senior advisors.

net lease | originations

When operators outgrow SBA: the math the bank won't show you

By Greg Jeffers · 1,512 words

underwriting | net lease

Why rent coverage is the number that matters most

By Neil Albritton · 1,387 words

originations | underwriting

What we look for in operator financials before we make an LOI

By John Bradley · 1,441 words

development | construction management

What a $5M build actually costs (line by line)

By Jason Drewelow · 1,889 words

net lease | originations

Sale-leaseback vs traditional debt: a side-by-side

By Haven Capital Partners · 1,198 words

net lease | education

Reading a net lease term sheet: what every line actually means

By Haven Capital Partners · 1,721 words

originations | deal selection

Why we walk away — and what that means for operators who call us

By Greg Jeffers · 1,203 words

development | construction management

Five mistakes operators make in build-to-suit — and what they cost

By Jason Drewelow · 1,794 words

market intelligence | net lease

Q2 2026 net lease market: what operators should know

By Haven Capital Partners · 1,011 words

originations | operator education

From one location to ten: how the capital strategy changes as you grow

By Haven Capital Partners · 1,683 words

originations | diligence

What happens after the LOI: the diligence timeline, week by week

By Haven Capital Partners · 1,541 words

originations | franchise operators

The franchise operator's guide to sale-leasebacks

By Haven Capital Partners · 1,612 words

development | construction management

Build-to-suit vs second-generation space: the real cost comparison

By Jason Drewelow · 1,703 words

development | construction management

How to read a GC pay application before you approve it

By Jason Drewelow · 1,558 words

originations | SBA refinancing trigger

When your SBA loan matures: what operators do next

By Haven Capital Partners · 1,198 words

originations | underwriting

What sale-leaseback investors actually underwrite — from the buyer's side of the table

By Neil Albritton · 1,401 words

originations | franchise / legal

How your franchise agreement affects your sale-leaseback

By Haven Capital Partners · 1,089 words

originations | underwriting

Portfolio sale-leaseback vs. single-property: how the deal changes at scale

By Neil Albritton · 1,312 words

originations | business development

The 15-minute call: what we're actually assessing — and what you should prepare

By Greg Jeffers · 1,287 words

originations | operator relationship

How we choose which operators to work with — and why that matters for 20 years

By Greg Jeffers · 1,198 words

originations | operator preparation

How to prepare your financial package for a sale-leaseback conversation

By John Bradley · 1,389 words

originations | pipeline development

Fundable now vs. fundable in 12 months: how to tell the difference

By John Bradley · 1,267 words

originations | urgency / pipeline

Why operators wait too long to have this conversation — and what that delay actually costs

By John Bradley · 1,104 words

construction | owner's rep / CM

How to select a general contractor for your build-to-suit — and what most operators get wrong

By Jason Drewelow · ~1,600 words

positioning | capital partner differentiation

How Haven structures deals differently than a REIT — and why it matters to operators

By Greg Jeffers · ~1,400 words

underwriting | investor education

Cap rate math: what the number tells you and what it doesn't

By Neil Albritton · ~1,500 words

construction | build-to-suit lifecycle

What happens at substantial completion — and what operators need to do before final closeout

By Haven Capital Partners · ~1,400 words