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Commercial Real Estate & Public-Private Advisory

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Lighthouse Land Advisory advises public agencies, developers, private owners, and non-profit organizations on ground leases, public-private partnerships, marina and waterfront assets, and mixed-use projects across California and beyond.

Ground Leases Public-Private Partnerships Waterfront & Marina Assets Hospitality & Mixed-Use
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About Lighthouse Land Advisory

A focused practice for complex real estate.

Lighthouse Land Advisory is a boutique commercial real estate advisory practice led by Shaun D. Sumner. The practice combines deep public-sector experience, private development know‑how, and financial structuring expertise to help clients unlock value, resolve entitlement and negotiation impasses, and bring complicated sites to market.

Who I Advise

Public, private, and mission-driven clients.

Shaun works alongside public agencies, developers, private owners, and non‑profits on assignments that require disciplined analysis, clear communication with boards and stakeholders, and practical transaction strategies.

Public Agencies & Special Districts

Support for public agencies, cities, and special districts on asset strategy, RFQ/RFP processes, term negotiations, and complex ground lease restructurings.

Coastal dependent and enhancing assets RFP/RFQ support Ground lease term extensions

Developers & Private Owners

Deal structuring, feasibility, and negotiation support for mixed‑use, hospitality, and specialty assets, including public‑private partnership models.

Mixed-use & hospitality Marina & resort assets P3 structures

Non‑Profits & Institutions

Advisory services for mission‑driven organizations seeking to leverage real estate for long‑term stability, programmatic space, or recurring revenue.

Land use planning Long-term ground leases Revenue strategy
Focus Areas

Where Lighthouse adds the most value.

The practice is built around engagements where independent analysis, careful documentation, and aligned public‑private outcomes matter as much as the financial results themselves.

Ground lease strategy and term extensions for legacy assets, redevelopment opportunities, and new public‑private partnerships.
Port, marina, and waterfront projects that balance maritime, recreational, hospitality, and mixed‑use components under complex regulatory frameworks.
Feasibility analysis, valuation, and financial structuring, including scenario modeling, rent resets, and alternative financing approaches.
Public‑facing communication materials, board presentations, and transaction documentation that align stakeholders around clear choices and trade‑offs.
Contact

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Connect with Shaun

Mobile: (619) 929-1058
Email: shaun@LhLand.com

Whether you are evaluating a specific site, renegotiating a long‑term ground lease, or exploring a new public‑private partnership, a brief initial call can quickly surface options, risks, and next steps.