The first panel discussion of the GlobeSt. Net Lease event wasted no time in addressing the elephant (or, more accurately with Democratic control over the legislative and executive branch, the donkey) in the room: The potential elimination of the 1031 exchanges… Read More
Hands down, the industrial asset class has become a favorite among net lease investors and, for that matter, the larger commercial real estate space. But behind that category, retail and office are jockeying for favor as well, with some surprising… Read More
President Biden and congressional Democrats have put forward sizable spending proposals, particularly the American Families Plan. When politicians boost spending, revenue needs to be raised. That’s often easier said than done, and revenue-raising conversations on Capitol Hill often lead to… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic turned 2020 into the annus horribilis for the casual-dining restaurant segment. The hospitality amenities that make the segment special — welcoming dining rooms, attentive service and adult beverages at a convivial bar —were devastated by coronavirus restrictions that closed… Read More
Essential Properties Realty Trust’s strategy coming out of Covid has been to take advantage of opportunistic transactions. It hit the bullseye recently with the acquisition of a casual dining portfolio in the Northeast. The company struggled during the pandemic and… Read More
President Biden’s tax proposal that puts 1031 exchanges on the chopping block is shining a spotlight on UPREITs as an alternative strategy to defer capital gains taxes. The UPREIT structure leverages Section 721 of the Internal Revenue Code, which allows investors… Read More
Total retail rent collections approached 91% last month, the first time since March 2020 that collections eclipsed the 90% mark. May collections clocked in at 90.85%, up more than a percentage point over April figures, according to new research from… Read More
Even before the pandemic, retailers were evaluating their physical footprints and shuttering underperforming store locations. COVID-19 accelerated that trend, forcing many retailers to be more aggressive with optimizing their store portfolios. Today, a number of retailers that have been mall… Read More
To hear the listing team describe it, 1372 South California Blvd., in downtown Walnut Creek, CA, is the perfect investment property. It is a 25,520-square-foot two-tenant retail property anchored by a strong performing Trader Joe’s and Pet Food Express backed… Read More
The 2021 Top 500 report, presented by Nation’s Restaurant News in partnership with Datassential, offers an unparalleled look at the performance of the country’s largest restaurant chains. Below, you’ll find all Top 500 chains ranked by 2020 annual U.S. sales,… Read More