Know what a site can become before you buy it.
Due diligence, concept design and pre-application support for Florida commercial and land deals. Scroll to follow one parcel from raw land to a plan the city has seen.
Due Diligence & Site Analysis
Every parcel carries layers you can’t see from the road. Hover a layer, or point at the drawing, to light it up. Switch it off to see what it costs you.
Deliverable · Summary Due Diligence Memorandum · Fixed fee
Preliminary Concept Design
We fit buildings, parking and access into what’s left, then check the concept against the code. Hover a standard, or a building, to see where it applies.
Development standards
- SetbacksFront / side / rear yards30′ / 25′ / 25′
- Height limitSingle-story retail, shown in elevation±24 ft
- Floor area ratioTotal floor area over lot area–
- Lot coverageShare of the lot under roof–
- ParkingSpaces drawn on the concept; required count set by local code–
Pre-Application Meeting Support
We build the package, schedule the meeting, sit across from city or county staff, and bring back a written summary. Hover a question to find it on the site.
Questions for staff
- 1Where can the driveway go on Commerce Pkwy?
- 2Does tree preservation reduce required parking?
- 3How is stormwater handled next to the flood area?
- 4Who pays to extend the sewer main?
Who we work with
Planning.Development.Real Estate.Due Diligence.
Buyers & investors
Know what you’re buying while the inspection period is still open.
Developers
Test yield and reach pre-application with a concept staff can respond to.
Brokers & agents
Give clients a documented starting point and catch issues early.
Meet Rafael
Rafael A. Gonzalez
Licensed Real Estate Broker · Florida & New York
Rafael leads Continental Investments International Network Co. as broker and CEO. He brings more than five decades of leadership across hospital operations, real estate development and institutional management.
01Due diligence
Before a client commits, Rafael leads a full review of the property so the decision rests on facts rather than assumptions:
- Site analysis: access, layout, utilities and how the site can be used
- Zoning: what is allowed today and the path to the approvals a project needs
- Environmental screening: known conditions and risks on and around the site
- Title research: ownership, liens and restrictions
- Market valuation: value, demand and feasibility
For healthcare and senior housing projects, the review also covers state licensing, AHCA requirements and market feasibility for Florida projects.
02Real estate brokerage & development
His work spans commercial, institutional, land and faith-based property, with particular depth in assisted living, senior housing and medical-use real estate. He pairs an operator’s discipline with a developer’s eye to find, evaluate and close complex transactions.
As a broker licensed in two states, Rafael represents buyers, sellers and developers of commercial, institutional and faith-based real estate across Florida and New York, from acquisition and sale through development.
- Acquisition strategy, development entitlement, permitting and construction oversight in Florida and New York
- Land development and entitlement for mixed-use, residential and institutional projects across several Florida counties
- Commercial, institutional and land assignments, managed as a portfolio from start to finish
- Church facilities for buyers, sellers and developers of every size
He is also the president and founder of the National Christian Churches & Ministries Network (NCCMN), advising on church facility development, organizational growth and ministry management.
03Healthcare operations & senior housing
From 1980 to 1989 Rafael served as Vice President of Operations for GCA & Associates Inc., the largest hospital management company in Puerto Rico. He directed regulatory compliance, vendor management, operating procedures, facilities planning and capital improvements across several campuses.
That experience shapes his healthcare real estate work: evaluating sites for assisted living facilities (ALF) and senior housing in Florida, including zoning, the state licensing framework, AHCA requirements and market feasibility.
04Licenses & education
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, Florida (BK3000549)
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, New York (10371201108)
- Certified Professional Consultant to Management (CPCM)
- Certified Church Consultant, Church Consultation University
- Program for Health Systems Management, Harvard School of Public Health
- BS, Health Care Management, Century University
- Master in Christian Administration, Master’s Divinity School
- Fluent in English and Spanish
How an engagement runs
- 01Tell us about the propertyAddress or parcel ID and what you want to build or buy.
- 02Choose phases and signA written agreement sets scope, fixed fee and schedule.
- 03Share what you haveDeed, title report, survey, earlier reports, known easements.
- 04We research and reportEach phase ends with its written work product.
- 05Review and decideFeedback within ten business days.
Who does what: us vs. licensed specialists ↓
Rising Solutions Group
- Zoning and land use review
- Parcel, access and boundary check
- Utility availability review
- Environmental constraint screening
- Concept site plan and massing
- Pre-application package and meeting
Licensed specialists
- Stamped architectural drawings
- Civil, structural, MEP engineering
- Boundary, topo, ALTA surveys
- Phase I and II environmental
- Wetland, geotech, traffic studies
- Title and land use counsel
You hire specialists directly. On request we suggest qualified firms and coordinate with them at no added charge.
The method, in print.
A Florida guide for new agents, buyers and investors: what can go wrong, what to ask for, warning signs, when to call a professional, a checklist in every chapter, and two worked case studies.
Before you call.
Can I hire only Phase 1?
Yes. Each phase can be selected on its own. Many clients start with Phase 1 and decide on concept design after seeing the findings.
Is this a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?
No. We screen for known environmental constraints in public sources, such as flood zones and mapped wetlands. A Phase I ESA is a separate study by an environmental professional, and lenders often require one.
Can the concept plan be used for permits?
No. It is schematic and not for construction. Permit drawings come from a licensed architect or engineer.
Is the pre-application meeting an approval?
No. Staff comments are informal and non-binding, which is why we document them in writing.
What do I need to provide?
The address or parcel ID, your intended use and size goals, and any deed, title report, survey, earlier reports, or known easements.
Let’s look at your site.
Tell us about the property. We’ll reply with the phases that fit and a fixed-fee proposal.