A Guide to Real Estate for SLP Entrepreneurs with Anesha Frazer

In this SLP Creative Con podcourse, we interview Anesha Frazer, an ASHA-certified SLP and founder of Entrepreneurial SLP,, about guiding private-practice SLPs through real estate decisions, including when it’s time to seek office space, leasing versus purchasing, and what to look for in a clinic. Nish emphasizes deciding based on predictable revenue, market conditions, interest rates, and long-term goals such as expansion or renting to tenants. She compares leasing flexibility and lower upfront costs with buying benefits like equity growth, tax advantages, and greater control, while noting added responsibilities (maintenance, CAM fees, potential assessments). Practical considerations include zoning, location, wall soundproofing, layout for services, accessibility/ADA, parking, and bathrooms. Legal and financial topics include multiple insurance layers, personal credit, DUNS numbers, SBA 7(a) loans, variable-rate refinancing, and asset protection via separate LLCs and trusts.