Short Update

I told you this would be update sporadically at best.

We spoke with the consultant again yesterday. We're just trying to figure out how to proceed. Although much of this is common sense we want to be on as solid of ground as we can when we open our doors. One of our cities of interest was shot down yesterday as being "very difficult". We'll keep looking for a practice for sale in that city but will probably avoid opening cold there.

While it is still our intention to purchase a practice we are going to start laying the groundwork for a cold open. That groundwork will begin by speaking with commercial realtors in a couple of cities that we are interested in going to.

We know people who know people so hopefully we can find some trustworthy people who will give us the low down on communities and leases.

In terms of a location we want to be as professional as possible. To us this means no malls. A professional strip mall would be acceptable. By professional we mean there should be at least a few other professionals in the building. Realtors, lawyers, insurance agents, etc.

The ideal situation for us would be a medical building but I don't see that as being a practical choice in the areas we are looking at.

A free standing building with good exposure would also be nice.

We'll see.

Every day here is more fuel to get this done. We just really aren't enjoying living in this part of the country.