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Brick & Mortar Retailer Woes Raise Concerns for REITs

Despite a surge in retail M&A activity, especially in e-commerce, the fiscal health of the sector has some retail REITs worried. But executives that take advantage of the opportunity for evolution should still fare well, notes BDO USA assurance partners Stuart Eisenberg and Natalie Kotlyar.

Net Lease Casual Dining in Demand with 1031 Buyers

The asset class remains a popular target for net lease investors largely because it is e-commerce resistant, argues The Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein. While private and 1031 buyers are the most aggressive purchasers, other investor types are getting in on the action.

Lean 3P Workshop: Successful Stakeholder Engagement in Facility Design

Why using the Production Preparation Process model is an effective tool for health care architects to gather, distill and incorporate all parties’ considerations into a new construction or renovation of a facility, according to E4H Environments for Health Architecture’s Regan Henry and Mike Bennett.

What to Consider When Subleasing Office Space

Ray Triana of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, who specializes in legal advisement on finance, development and leasing, examines the risks and considerations that must be taken into account by involved parties before entering into a sublease.

Bridging Retail’s Great Divide

With customers seeking in-store experiences that let them shop seamlessly in person and online, the sector continues to undergo significant stress on the brick-and-mortar front.

Jay Maddox

All About Equity Waterfalls, Part 1

Many developers and sponsors rely on third-party investors to fund the majority of their project’s equity, but structuring a mutually acceptable joint venture can be quite a hurdle to overcome, notes Avison Young Principal Jay Maddox. Part 1 of 2.

Solomon Poretsky

Small Market, Big Opportunity

Why many of the nation’s smaller markets make sense as investment destinations that often yield high returns, according to SVN International Corp.’s Solomon Poretsky.

REITs in an Era of Strong Policy Headwinds

The new administration hopes to accelerate U.S. economic growth by focusing on infrastructure spending and tax reform. But the more restrictive trade and immigration policies could present some challenges for equity REITs, explains Fitch Ratings Senior Director Stephen Boyd.

Debunking the Myth of Net Lease’s Simplicity

While many are drawn to the net lease industry due to the common belief of the sector’s simplicity, building a successful career in the space requires relationships and experience, and dealing with challenges along the way, advises Generation Income Properties Founder & CEO David Sobelman.

Property Tax Tip: Beware of Misleading Comp Sales

Are you challenging an assessment? A veteran tax attorney urges a close look at sales comps used by the assessor, which may not reflect your asset’s true market value.