I've become a firm believer that it's not just an ability to pay but how you pay.

To avoid that, set a firm, realistic budget from the beginning and make sure you stick to it.

Would you please recommend any attorneys of firms that are familiar with international law for these purposes?

Many employers are seeing now as a great time to opportunistically buy or lease, usually downsizing, into new office spaces in the district during this period where there are still depressed prices, even on some Class A office spaces.The Resurgence of the Office Market in D.C.The resurgence of employers returning to the city with the pandemic fears now in the rearview mirror is apparent with Q4 of 2024 being the first quarter of positive leasing absorption for office space in the District over the last 10 quarters (Source) Another example is Boston Properties Group (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of Class A Office space in the United States, is building a 320,000 square foot new trophy office in Downtown DC, with 5 floors already pre-leased to the global law firm McDermott Will & Emery as well as the Rockefeller Group developing a 422,000 square foot office building slated for delivery in 2026 at 600 Fifth St.NW, which is similarly 50% pre-leased (Source).

I am an attorney in New York and New Jersey and for the past 15 years worked my way up and became an owner/partner in a multi-state law firm.

There is risk in both options & as an investor you need to weigh those risks & stand firm on whatever you decide. 

Firming up our construction loan and should be starting soon!

I am planning on purchasing a profitable business with its real estate included in florida and the dscr is 1.85. the problem is im just short of 600k for the down payment. that being said, can anyone provide me any re...

You need to be responsible, but firm.  

I'm a Project Manager at an Architectural Firm specializing in Custom High-End Homes.