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Featured Case Studies

Detailed Results, Start to Finish

The full story behind three of our most impactful client outcomes — including what we found, what we did, and the numbers at the end.

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Ground Lease Dallas, TX Crown Castle

11-Year Underpayment Corrected at Renewal

Robert had held a cell tower ground lease on his rural Texas property for 11 years, earning $870 per month with a 1.5% annual escalator. When Crown Castle's renewal notice arrived offering the same base rate with a modest bump, he almost signed. A neighbor's suggestion led him to contact us first.

Our market analysis revealed that comparable ground leases in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were trading at $2,800–$4,200 per month — Robert had been earning 25–30 cents on the dollar for over a decade. We leveraged the renewal negotiation to achieve a 291% increase, back-dated escalation language, and co-location provisions that could further increase his income if a second tenant is added.

"I'd been getting paid $870 a month for 11 years and honestly thought that was normal. The team reviewed my lease in a day and told me I was earning less than a third of market rate. Six months later I'm at $3,400 a month and I wish I'd called them 10 years ago."

— Robert H., Landowner · Dallas, TX
Buyout Analysis Phoenix, AZ Landmark Dividend

Buyout Offer Doubled After Independent Valuation

Maria and Tom received a letter from Landmark Dividend offering a $380,000 lump-sum buyout for their 22-year remaining ground lease on a Phoenix suburban property. The offer came with a 60-day deadline and language suggesting it was a "limited time" opportunity — a pressure tactic we've seen hundreds of times.

Our independent valuation — using a discounted cash-flow model and current cap rates for cell tower lease assets — placed the lease's present value at $612,000–$640,000. We countered on their behalf, providing our valuation methodology in writing. After three rounds of negotiation, Landmark came to $600,000, and Maria and Tom chose to accept. The $220,000 difference funded their children's college education.

"We almost took the first offer — it seemed like a lot of money. CellTowerLeases.com showed us our lease was worth over $600,000 and helped us get there. The difference was genuinely life-changing for our family."

— Maria & Tom L., Property Owners · Phoenix, AZ
VOID +$220K Buyout Negotiation
WAS $1,800 NOW $5,200 Rooftop Lease
Rooftop Lease Manhattan, NY Crown Castle

Manhattan Rooftop Tripled at Mid-Lease Renegotiation

James owns a 14-story commercial building in Midtown Manhattan. His Crown Castle rooftop antenna lease, signed in 2012, was paying $1,800 per month — a rate that reflected 2012 Manhattan market conditions, not current 5G-era urban density premiums. With a co-location request from a second carrier coming in, he had leverage he didn't know how to use.

We identified that the co-location request was the key lever. Before approving the second tenant, we renegotiated the master lease terms with Crown Castle, securing both a new base rent and a co-location premium. The combined outcome: $5,200 per month on the primary lease plus negotiated co-tenancy language ensuring any additional tenants trigger further increases.

"They renegotiated us to $5,200 a month — and that's before the 3% annual escalators kick in over the next 20 years. I had no idea a co-location request was actually leverage in my favor."

— James K., Building Owner · Manhattan, NY
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More Voices From Property Owners

A sample of outcomes across property types, states, and lease situations.

$2,850/mo
↑ from $900 — 217% increase
★★★★★

"I had a T-Mobile ground lease that hadn't been negotiated since it was first signed in 2009. The team found comparables showing I should be earning triple. The carrier pushed back but ultimately came through. I only regret not calling years earlier."

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David W.
Landowner · Nashville, TN · T-Mobile
Ground Lease
+$145K
Buyout improved by $145,000
★★★★★

"TowerPoint sent me a buyout offer. I wasn't sure if I should sell at all, and their number seemed arbitrary. CellTowerLeases.com explained the math, showed me what my lease was actually worth, and negotiated a much better deal. Total peace of mind."

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Sandra B.
Property Owner · Denver, CO · TowerPoint
Buyout
$0 cut
Rent reduction blocked entirely
★★★★★

"MD7 sent me a letter asking me to accept a 28% rent cut. I nearly just signed the paperwork because it looked official. CellTowerLeases.com rejected it on my behalf and we ended up with a 12% increase instead. Completely reversed the situation."

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Kevin M.
Church Property · Atlanta, GA · AT&T / MD7
Rent Reduction
$4,100/mo
↑ from $1,600 — 156% increase
★★★★★

"Our condo association had a rooftop lease that the previous board signed years ago. When it came up for renewal none of us knew what a fair rate was. CellTowerLeases.com handled everything and nearly tripled our income — that money now goes into our reserve fund."

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Linda C.
HOA Board President · Chicago, IL · Verizon
Rooftop
$3,100/mo
↑ from $1,100 — 182% increase
★★★★★

"American Tower sent a renewal notice with barely a 5% bump. I knew that wasn't right but I had no data to back me up. These guys had comparable lease data for my specific Houston market. The carrier agreed to $3,100 within 6 weeks."

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Ricardo G.
Landowner · Houston, TX · American Tower
Renewal
$1,950/mo
↑ from $620 — 215% increase
★★★★★

"We had a cell tower on our farm and honestly never thought about whether the rent was fair — it was just passive income. Turns out we were significantly underpaid. The process was painless and the result has made a real difference to our operation."

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Tom & Carol F.
Farm Owners · Des Moines, IA · SBA Comms.
Ground Lease
+$88K
Buyout improved by $88,000
★★★★★

"I was ready to take the Landmark offer. After my free call with CellTowerLeases.com I decided to have them negotiate. The final number was $88,000 higher than the original offer. That covered their fee many times over."

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Patricia H.
Landowner · Portland, OR · Landmark Dividend
Buyout
$6,800/mo
↑ from $2,200 — 209% increase
★★★★★

"Commercial building in San Francisco. Our lease hadn't been renegotiated since the building changed hands. The team identified two co-location opportunities and negotiated a new master rate that reflects the actual demand in our neighborhood. Exceptional work."

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Andrew K.
Building Owner · San Francisco, CA · Crown Castle
Rooftop
+18%
Rent increase from reduction attempt
★★★★★

"Our carrier sent a rent reduction letter through an intermediary company. Instead of cutting our rent, we ended up getting an 18% increase after CellTowerLeases.com pushed back with market data. I didn't know that was even possible."

MR
Michael R.
School District · Seattle, WA · T-Mobile
Rent Reduction
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Results by Property Type

We've Helped Every Kind of Property Owner

Landowners & Farms

Avg. increase: 215–290%

Rural and agricultural ground leases are often the most underpaid category — carriers know landowners have less leverage data and negotiate accordingly.

New lease offers40–70% below market
Renewal increases we achieve$800 – $2,400/mo
Typical improvement$1,200 – $3,000/mo

Building Owners

Avg. increase: 150–210%

Urban and suburban rooftop leases carry significant 5G demand premiums that most building owners aren't capturing. Co-location opportunities add additional leverage.

Major metro rooftop rates$2,500 – $8,000/mo
Co-tenancy premiums$500 – $2,000/mo each
Typical improvement$1,500 – $4,500/mo

Churches & Non-Profits

Avg. increase: 180–250%

Many churches signed tower leases in the 1990s and early 2000s with rates that have barely been adjusted. Steeple and rooftop leases in particular are prime candidates for renegotiation.

Legacy lease rates (pre-2010)Often under $600/mo
Current fair market$1,200 – $3,000/mo
Typical improvement$800 – $2,400/mo

Municipalities

Avg. increase: 120–180%

City and county-owned properties often have multiple tower leases that have never been reviewed collectively. A portfolio approach can dramatically increase aggregate income.

Portfolio review scopeMultiple sites at once
Typical per-site improvement$600 – $2,000/mo
Portfolio total impact$50K – $300K/yr

Schools & Universities

Avg. increase: 130–200%

Educational institutions often have multiple tower or rooftop leases across large campuses. We work with administrators to maximize income while maintaining campus aesthetics.

Campus rooftop rates$1,500 – $5,000/mo
Ground lease on campus edges$800 – $3,000/mo
Annual portfolio impact$30K – $200K/yr

Buyout Cases

Avg. improvement: +35–60%

Initial buyout offers from acquisition companies routinely undervalue leases by 30–60%. Our independent valuation methodology consistently produces higher negotiated outcomes.

Typical initial offer vs. value40–60% of true value
Average improvement we achieve+$85K – $250K
Cases where selling made senseHonestly assessed
How It Works

How We Achieve These Results

Every client outcome follows the same four-stage approach — data-driven, transparent, and on a success-fee basis.

Free Lease Review

We review your current lease or offer, identify your leverage points, and benchmark your situation against current market data — at no cost.

Market Analysis

We pull verified comparable lease rates for your specific city, property type, and carrier to build an evidence-backed negotiation position.

We Negotiate

We handle all carrier communications on your behalf, using our market data and insider knowledge to push for the maximum achievable outcome.

You Get Paid More

When we succeed, you get a higher lease rate — for the entire remaining term of your lease. Our fee comes from the improvement we create, never from your existing income.

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