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The Advisory Gap Facing Project-Level Decision Makers

Most real estate support services fall into one of two categories. One is accessible but unstructured. The other is highly strategic but rarely suited to project-specific decisions.

Every ARC Start user receives a private dashboard to manage their evaluation process. From this dashboard, users can complete feasibility tools, revisit answers, and submit for expert review when ready, all at their own pace.

📄 DIY Tools

Templates and checklists are easy to access, but they provide no real structure, risk validation, or decision support.

🧭 ARC Start

Created for the space between, ARC Start gives real estate teams the structure to evaluate feasibility and permitting strategy, with access to expert input only when it's needed.

🏢 Full-Service Advisory

Strategic consulting firms bring deep value, but are built for institutional clients and multi-phase portfolios. They rarely align with focused or time-sensitive project needs.

Where ARC Start Fits in the Real Estate Advisory Landscape

Many real estate teams enter the early stages of planning without structured support. Decisions are often made informally, relying on past experience, generic resources, or incomplete data. When those inputs fall short, the typical next step is full-service consulting. While effective, this model is built for complex portfolios and long-term strategies, not project-specific decision-making.

ARC Start is designed for the space in between. It provides a structured framework to evaluate feasibility, assess permitting risk, and define early-stage direction. For business owners and investors who need reliable insight before moving forward, ARC Start offers disciplined support at the project level without the commitment of a full advisory engagement.

Visual showing the progression from DIY Tools with low support, to ARC Start with project-level advisory, to Full-Service Consulting with high support.

How ARC Start Works

ARC Start provides a structured entry point for real estate teams evaluating site feasibility, permitting, risk factors, and project viability. Rather than relying on guesswork or static templates, users progress through a curated process that aligns with institutional planning standards while remaining accessible to individual decision makers.

Every ARC Start user receives a private dashboard that serves as the command center for their evaluation. The dashboard enables users to complete tools at their own pace, revisit and refine answers, and submit projects for advisor input and formal review. It simplifies early-stage due diligence and offers clarity for next-step decisions.

1 Access the Evaluation Tools

Sign in and begin evaluating feasibility, permitting, and development risk at your own pace.

2 Review and Refine Your Answers

Your work is saved automatically. Return anytime to refine your evaluation or expand your project scope.

3 Upgrade for Expert Review

When ready, upgrade your access to unlock submission and receive ARC-ai analysis, written advisor feedback, and a one-on-one video consultation.

4 Submit Project Details

Complete a short onboarding form to provide context around your project goals and timeline.

5 Receive Summary and Recommendations

Get a go or no-go summary with written insights and a one-on-one strategy call to review your project and next steps with an ARC advisor.

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Structured Support for Project-Level Decision Making

ARC Start offers three engagement paths to help you evaluate feasibility, manage risk, and access advisory insight based on your project’s complexity.

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ARC Start Access

Evaluate Your Project with Structured Feasibility Tools

Use a structured set of feasibility tools to help you evaluate your site, risk factors, compliance path, and basic financial assumptions.
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‍Your dashboard allows you to complete tools at your own pace and revisit answers as needed.

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ARC Start Advisor

Get 1:1 Feedback on Your Project

‍Submit your completed toolkit for advisor review. You’ll receive written feedback highlighting strengths, risks, and recommended next steps, followed by a one-on-one video call to talk through the findings.

Submit your tools and manage advisor feedback directly through your dashboard.

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ARC Start Pro

Get Input From a Full Advisor Panel

After completing the Advisor review, upgrade to Pro for a full three-advisor panel. You’ll get consolidated recommendations, a Go/No-Go summary, and a follow-up call to finalize your next move.
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View advisor panel recommendations and track next steps inside your dashboard.

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Real Feedback. Real Results

“The tools helped us organize our project, but the real value came from the advisor review. They flagged two issues that would’ve cost us thousands.”

— Chris B., First-Time Investor
FAQ

Questions and Answers

What types of clients benefit most from the ARC Start Program?

The ARC Start Program is built for business owners, operators, and investors who are expanding their real estate footprint and want expert guidance, without hiring a full-time development team.

That includes:
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• First-time developers who need structure and guidance
• Franchisees adding new locations or evaluating sites
• Small business owners managing construction or tenant improvements
• Family offices or multi-brand investors growing a portfolio
• Emerging franchisors building internal development operations

Whether you're pursuing your first project or scaling across multiple markets, the ARC Start Program provides a flexible advisory path, tailored to your pace and goals.

Is the ARC Start Program only for new developments, or can it be used for remodels and tenant improvements as well?

The ARC Start Program is primarily designed for ground-up development projects, where early-stage feasibility and site selection decisions are critical.

However, it can also be used to evaluate remodels or tenant improvement projects, if those projects involve significant site, zoning, or permitting considerations. ARC Start is not intended for routine buildouts or construction planning, but it’s a strong fit when there’s uncertainty around whether the project should move forward.
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If you need broader support with planning, coordination, or execution, we recommend connecting with our team at StrideArc Consulting for more tailored advisory services.

What if I need help mid-project?

The ARC Start Program is built to meet you where you are, whether you're just getting started or already partway through a project.

You can begin with access to self-guided tools and add advisory support whenever you're ready. If you need help interpreting your responses, validating a decision, or just want expert input before taking the next step, you can upgrade to ARC Start Advisor for a full review and a 1:1 strategy call.

For more complex projects, ARC Start Pro adds multi-consultant feedback and a strategic roadmap to help you align priorities and move forward with confidence.

If your needs extend beyond feasibility, our StrideArc Consulting team can also provide custom support tailored to your goals.

Do I need real estate or construction experience to use the ARC Start Program?

No—ARC Start was built to support both experienced operators and first-time developers. You don’t need a background in development to get started.

The program begins with free access to self-guided tools that include clear instructions and real-world examples to help you evaluate your project, even if this is your first time tackling site selection, zoning, or feasibility.

If you want more clarity or reassurance as you go, you can add advisory support through ARC Start Advisor or Pro. Our team will help you interpret your inputs, identify risks, and make informed decisions with expert insight.

The ARC Start Program gives you the structure and guidance to move forward, whether you're learning as you go or already building at scale.

What kind of support is included in the ARC Start Program?

The ARC Start Program offers structured, project-specific support at every stage. You’ll begin with access to a set of self-guided tools to evaluate feasibility, risk, permitting, and project alignment.

If you want expert input, you can add advisory support through ARC Start Advisor or Pro.
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•Arc Start Advisor includes a written summary of your project and a 1-on-1 video call with a senior consultant.
•Arc Start Pro adds a full panel review with three expert perspectives and a consolidated Go/No-Go recommendation.

The ARC Start Program is not a coaching program or course, it’s a real-world advisory service built to help you make smarter development decisions.

Is ARC Start a consulting service or an online course?

The ARC Start Program is not a traditional course or coaching program. It’s a real-world advisory service built specifically for development projects.

You’ll start with access to a set of guided tools to evaluate site feasibility, risk, permitting, and overall project alignment. Then, if you need help interpreting your results or want expert input, you can add advisory support at any time.

At the ARC Start Advisor level, you’ll get a written project summary and a 1-on-1 video call with a senior consultant. At the Arc Start Pro level, you’ll receive input from three expert reviewers and a consolidated Go/No-Go recommendation.

ARC Start was designed to give real answers, not theory, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Structure. Strategy. Support.

Schedule an advisory call to explore how the ARC Process strengthens decision-making in real estate. Our multi-expert panels deliver independent perspectives on development, feasibility, construction, and operations. Every recommendation is disciplined, defensible, and aligned with long-term value.
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