SBA :: Tower Ownership

SBA, a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications structures in the United States, is interested in presenting various opportunities that afford you, the land owner of a cell tower site, a chance to receive a lump sum of cash in lieu of your current rental structure.

Explore various conversion options to help you secure your future. Whether your interested in reducing taxes, investing in other investment vehicles with a higher yield and return on investment or simply prefer added security in knowing you have disposable income to offset expenses, SBA offers the best lease conversion options in the industry for a new level of financial security.

SBA is the third largest publicly traded tower company with a solid portfolio structure of towers which are marketed throughout the nation.
SBA offers various structures which may afford you unique tax advantages and immediate funding.
SBA has an experienced team of professionals in real estate, finance, and site management with a proven record.
SBA provides $1 million Insurance Coverage and Real Estate Tax reimbursement.

Reduce your mortgage or consolidate loans and reduce expenses.

Reinvest in real estate and defer taxes with a 1031 "like-kind" exchange.

Start a college fund or save money for a rainy day.

Or invest in knowing that you have financial freedom for retirement.

It's your decision and we're here to help you make your dreams come true.

As a ground lessor to SBA, you can benefit from The SBA Advantage and explore various conversion options to help you secure your future.

SBA has the financial foundation and resources to close and provide you with much needed capital to spend as you wish. Benefiting from The SBA Advantage, is as easy as 1...2...3!

Once you contact us, one of our SBA Advantage professionals will analyze your lease and payment history and will inform you immediately if you qualify for the unique opportunity to receive a lump sum in lieu of your monthly rental income.

As a current business partner we have all the documents we need to expedite the transaction and ensure you receive your money on a timely basis; often within 45 days from receipt of a fully executed Letter Agreement.

We conduct our due diligence process and inspect the property, order a survey, and handle the preparation of all closing documents. Upon receipt of fully executed closing documents, you will receive your lump sum payment within 24 hours. While the lease conversion is being completed, you continue to receive your rental payments uninterrupted.

SBA has a sincere interest in providing you with additional options to your current lease agreement; specifically, the unique opportunity for you to receive a lump sum offer in lieu of your current rental payments.

SBA can afford you a long-term lease extension, purchase the land (fee simple) or create a perpetual communications easement.

Because each option has different benefits and tax implications, it's best to review your situation with our staff and your tax advisor so we can help you secure your financial future. Whichever option you choose, you can rest assured in knowing that SBA takes care of the closing costs and expenses so that the offer we extend is a net payment to you!

SBA can amend the term and rent language of the current ground lease by attaching a two page document to your existing lease. Two parts of your lease would be affected.

Second, we would change the term section to show a revised term period. With a lease amendment, you continue to own the land but have the security of receiving a lump sum payment today to secure your financial goals.

A Perpetual Communications Easement affords SBA the opportunity to continue to use your land for an indefinite period of time with the same rights we have today.

It is very similar to easements that you are already familiar with for Electric and Telephone service access easements on other properties you may own. The agreement is executed and recorded in public records but you continue to own your land. With an easement you may be taxed at long term capital gains and you may also be eligible for a 1031 "like-kind" exchange. Always contact your tax advisor to verify your tax situation.

We take care of contacting the local governmental authorities about subdividing the property, if necessary. We order a survey and a new title and pay for those out-of-pocket expenses.

A sale of land also affords you the opportunity to be taxed at long term capital gains and you may also be eligible for a 1031 "like-kind" exchange. Always contact your tax advisor to verify your tax situation.

Answering your questions and helping you find solutions for financial security and stability is our goal. If you currently lease land to SBA, you may have some of the following questions:

We like to keep the lines of communication open with our valued land owners because we realize opportunities arise unexpectedly and want to ensure you know all options available to you at all times. In the event you are contacted by anyone else, we want you to know that, without exception, SBA will make you a better offer than other firms. We have your best interest in mind and value our long standing relationship.

No. We do not charge for a consultation and formal review of your lease conversion options at any time. We embrace the opportunity to assist you whenever you are ready. Call us today and learn how easy it is to convert your lease into a secure lump sum investment opportunity.

A Perpetual Easement gives SBA the right to use your land for a specific purpose for an indefinite period of time. You are already familiar with access easements granted for utility purposes. The easement would allow us the opportunity to access and operate the wireless communication site as we are today. You may benefit from long term capital gains tax advantages or defer taxes indefinitely with a 1031 "like-kind" exchange. You continue to own your land, and in the event that SBA determines they no longer need to utilize your land for the tower, the perpetual easement would cease and the land would be free and clear.

Because SBA has most of the documents we need already and know the present terms and conditions of your lease agreement to complete the transaction, a lump sum offer can be accepted upon receipt of a fully executed Letter Agreement and typically will close 40-90 days thereafter. We pay our closing costs so you net the lump sum payment we offered. If you consulted legal counsel or tax advisement, that would be your only expense.

When you have a mortgage on the property we request a simple Non-Disturbance Agreement from your lender. This one-page form releases the rent payments on the site from the bank's security on the property. We routinely request this information from many lenders and will assist you in obtaining this documentation.

If you sell your property or transfer the land, the lease terms and conditions or easement remain. The new owner would simply need to abide by the terms and conditions of the lease or easement until the expiration date.

There are a few factors and unresolved issues that may inhibit control over the property rights temporarily until they can be resolved. Some include divorce, liens (commercial or judgment), estate issues or incomplete title whereby there is inadequate authority to act on behalf of the formal owner of the property. In these cases, we work very closely with you to address these situations as quickly as possible to complete the conversion.