Leasing a space for your optometry practice doesn’t come with a home inspection.

And that difference matters more than most doctors realize.

In Part 3, we unpack what “as-is” truly means in commercial leasing — and how unseen mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure issues can dramatically impact your startup budget.

We cover:

• Why landlords are not required to provide full inspections in leases
• The HVAC trap: presence does not equal performance
• Why a contractor walk-through is not a technical inspection
• The risk of assuming systems are compliant or permitted
• How estimate shopping creates misleading pricing expectations
• Why timing matters when bringing contractors into negotiations

We also discuss how early trust decisions — including your broker selection — can legally bind you later through procuring cause rules.

Opening an optometry practice requires layered coordination between real estate, construction, engineering, and permitting. If you misunderstand even one piece, the downstream impact can be costly.

This episode helps you ask better questions before signing anything.