Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence Services
JHME Real Estate Advisors is a multi-national commercial real estate firm dedicated to mitigating risk for clients through comprehensive due diligence and consulting services. Founded on engineering expertise 38 years ago, we specialize in technical, environmental, and financial assessments to support capital market decisions. Our multidisciplinary team delivers laser-focused analysis of assets and capital, ensuring sustainable returns and asset quality across diverse sectors including multifamily, industrial, and senior living. With a track record of $55 billion in client projects over 20 years, we prioritize long-term partnerships over transactional relationships.Our culture of accountability and service drives flawless execution on a national scale, integrating disciplines to assess performance opportunities and deliver results without compromise. We maintain a 100% deadline adherence record while deploying accredited professionals with decades of industry experience. Our values emphasize integrity, tailored client approaches, and delivering value exceeding service fees, aligning our interests with those of our clients.
Services
Due Diligence
Construction Monitoring
Environmental Assessments
Financial Analysis
Asset Management
Technical Reports
Capital Procurement
Property Condition Assessments
Risk Mitigation
Portfolio Management
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have 38 years of experience in commercial real estate due diligence
- Our multidisciplinary team includes engineers and capital markets experts
- We guarantee timely delivery with no missed deadlines since 1997
- Our services cover technical, financial, and environmental risk assessments
- We maintain a 100% client confidentiality and compliance record
Associations and certifications
- ASTM International
- HUD
- Fannie Mae
- Freddie Mac
What people say
Unmatched technical expertise
Timely delivery
Comprehensive risk analysis
Trusted partner
Deep market knowledge
Services
Construction Monitoring
Our construction monitoring services provide comprehensive oversight from pre-construction document review through project completion. We analyze budgets, contracts, and construction documents while conducting monthly site inspections to ensure compliance with design plans and timelines. Our team identifies potential risks in construction methods, materials, and contractor performance, delivering detailed draw reports that verify work completion before fund disbursement. This proactive approach mitigates delays and financial risks for capital partners.
Environmental Consulting
We offer full-service environmental due diligence including Phase I/II ESAs and vapor intrusion screening. Our consultants evaluate soil, groundwater, and building materials for contaminants while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Services include remediation planning, asbestos/radon management, and entitlement verification through local municipality coordination. Our 30-year database of environmental findings supports accurate risk assessments for commercial properties.
Financial Due Diligence
Our financial due diligence services encompass market analysis, cash flow modeling, and capital stack evaluation. We perform credit assessments, debt covenant analysis, and feasibility studies while preparing investment committee memos. Specialized services include LIHTC financing evaluation, preferred equity analysis, and CMBS loan underwriting. Our ARGUS/DYNA modeling expertise supports informed decisions for institutional investors and capital providers.
Property Condition Assessments
We conduct ASTM-compliant property condition assessments (PCA/PCNA) evaluating structural integrity, mechanical systems, and regulatory compliance. Our engineers deliver CapEx budgets projecting 5-10 year maintenance costs while identifying code violations and deferred maintenance issues. Services include zoning verification, entitlement evaluations, and seismic PML analysis to quantify property risks for institutional investors.
Capital Procurement
Through strategic relationships with Kinsman Capital, we facilitate debt and equity placement for real estate investments. Our services include sourcing bridge loans, mezzanine financing, and institutional equity partnerships. We provide HUD/Fannie Mae financing solutions, distressed asset recapitalization, and joint venture structuring. Our 30-year investor network enables tailored capital solutions for acquisition, development, and portfolio optimization.
People
John B. Jones
Principal and Founder
With 40+ years in engineering and real estate, John founded JHME in 1997 after establishing CURA Environmental. A Registered Professional Engineer in 12 states, he specializes in transaction risk assessment and capital allocation strategies. His expertise spans technical due diligence, construction management, and affordable housing finance.
Questions
What commercial real estate sectors do you specialize in?
We serve multifamily, industrial, senior living, medical, office hospitality, and LIHTC affordable housing sectors with tailored due diligence solutions.
How does your construction monitoring process work?
Our process includes pre-construction document review, monthly site inspections, budget analysis, and draw request verification to ensure project compliance and risk mitigation.
What environmental assessment services do you offer?
We provide Phase I/II ESAs, vapor intrusion screening, asbestos/radon management, and regulatory compliance verification for commercial properties nationwide.
How do you ensure report accuracy and timeliness?
With 30+ years of proprietary data and a 100% deadline adherence record, our accredited professionals use standardized ASTM/Fannie Mae protocols for precise, timely deliverables.
What sets you apart from other due diligence firms?
Our unique combination of engineering heritage, capital markets expertise, and construction management experience enables comprehensive risk assessment unmatched in the industry.
Do you work with institutional investors only?
While we specialize in institutional clients, our services benefit any real estate transaction requiring technical, financial, or environmental risk assessment.
