Lease values vary by location, demand, frequencies, and network needs. Urban sites with fiber and high coverage demand may command higher rents, but values are often underestimated without a full review. SCM Advisors evaluates every factor and provides data-driven analysis to help property owners pursue fair market value.
SCM Advisors combines telecom expertise with a focus on compliance and contract clarity. While many firms emphasize rent alone, we also review site safety, equipment use, and regulatory requirements. This balanced approach helps property owners strengthen revenue while managing risk.
Negotiation involves more than just rent. Strong leases address structural limits, equipment rights, compliance, indemnification, and escalation terms. SCM Advisors provides technical and regulatory expertise so agreements are balanced, enforceable, and designed to protect both property and long-term income.
Common oversights include:
Our reviews help address these issues before an agreement is signed.
Renewals are an opportunity to update terms, adjust rent, and review compliance. Carriers often seek extensions at outdated rates. SCM Advisors helps owners use renewals to align contracts with current market and safety requirements.
Sites must follow FCC RF exposure limits, local zoning, and Section 6409 rules. We assist municipalities in evaluating upgrades to determine whether they qualify as minor or major modifications.
When installed properly and monitored, 5G operates within FCC and international RF exposure standards. SCM Advisors provides independent reviews to help confirm compliance and give property owners confidence in site safety.
Section 6409 requires cities to approve certain wireless modifications. Municipalities often need guidance in classifying upgrades and reviewing their impact. Proper classification supports both safety oversight and revenue recovery.
Yes. Cellular leases are highly technical. General legal review may miss telecom-specific issues. SCM Advisors provides consulting with engineering and compliance expertise, complementing legal review to help protect long-term value.
5G uses radio frequencies similar to existing technologies, sometimes at higher densities. We provide third-party compliance verification so landowners and municipalities can confirm that sites meet regulatory standards.
Preparation includes confirming indemnification, updating use permits, and ensuring compliance oversight. Properties near fiber and power hubs tend to attract more interest. SCM Advisors helps owners position their sites for current 5G expansion and future 6G development.
Cities often include provisions such as indemnification clauses, updated use permits, and clear limits on equipment expansion to help manage risk and maintain oversight. Leases may also include rent escalation terms and requirements for site restoration at the end of use. SCM Advisors provides technical and compliance reviews that help municipalities structure agreements in ways that align with federal standards and community priorities.
Section 6409 allows certain wireless upgrades to be treated as “minor modifications.” However, some upgrades may have broader impacts on safety, zoning, or lease terms that warrant additional review. SCM Advisors conducts technical evaluations to help municipalities determine when a project may qualify as a major modification, ensuring both compliance and proper oversight.
Best practices often include independent RF engineering audits, field surveys, and structural assessments to confirm compliance with FCC exposure standards. These reviews provide municipalities with assurance that safety benchmarks are met and help address potential concerns before amendments or lease renewals.
When upgrades are treated as minor modifications, cities may miss opportunities for permit fees, updated lease terms, or compliance reviews. Over time, this can reduce municipal revenue streams. SCM Advisors helps agencies review classifications and capture fair compensation tied to wireless infrastructure use.
Independent RF engineers provide unbiased evaluations of safety compliance, structural capacity, and technical specifications. By using outside experts, municipalities gain confidence that site conditions are accurately assessed and that decisions are based on independent findings rather than carrier self-reporting.
Cellular leases can represent a significant revenue stream for REITs, often adding measurable value across portfolios. SCM Advisors has helped large self-storage REITs capture recurring income and recover one-time fees by optimizing lease structures, enforcing compliance, and renegotiating outdated terms.
REITs often hold properties in urban, high-density, or fiber-adjacent locations, which are prime candidates for 5G and future 6G infrastructure. With scale comes negotiating leverage, but only if agreements are structured to reflect current market conditions, escalation factors, and upgrade requirements.
Risks for REIT portfolios may include:
Section 6409 streamlines approval for certain wireless modifications. In practice, this can reduce municipal review and fee collection if upgrades are categorized as minor. SCM Advisors helps REITs assess whether upgrades meet criteria for additional review, using RF engineering, structural analysis, and compliance audits to protect both safety and revenue potential.
Protective steps often include:
For over six years, SCM Advisors has worked as a trusted wireless advisor to large self-storage REITs, supporting legal teams and asset managers. Our experience with compliance, lease valuation, and revenue recovery enables REITs to maximize returns, reduce liability, and protect asset value across diverse portfolios.
Church lease rates vary widely, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per month, depending on factors such as location, zoning, and infrastructure needs. SCM Advisors provides market-based analysis and negotiation support to help churches pursue fair compensation for their sites.
Churches are often approached because they have tall structures, central locations, and zoning compatibility. However, initial offers may not always reflect full market potential. SCM Advisors helps churches understand lease terms and negotiate agreements that align with both market value and long-term stewardship goals.
Risks can include below-market rent, unclear upgrade rights, insufficient safety compliance measures, and long-term contracts that limit flexibility. Independent review helps churches address these risks before signing, ensuring agreements support both financial stability and community responsibilities.
Section 6409 allows certain wireless upgrades to be classified as “minor modifications,” which can limit review. In some cases, upgrades may have greater impacts that warrant reclassification as major modifications. SCM Advisors conducts technical reviews to help churches determine the proper classification, supporting both compliance and fair lease adjustments.
Key protections may include:
SCM Advisors provides independent oversight to help churches address these areas.
We work exclusively with property owners, maintaining independence from carriers. Our team combines expertise in FCC compliance, lease terms, RF engineering, and revenue analysis to help churches pursue agreements that reflect market value while reducing long-term risks.