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Rent to sales ratio or "RTS" is a useful metric when evaluating the long-term viability of a location for a tenant. Join us today as we discuss:   How to Calculate RTS Ratio Why RTS is Important Good RTS Ratios by Asset Type Reporting Exclusions   Watch. Learn. Excel.     Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group   Park 80 West...

A tenant’s credit rating refers to their financial strength, and the likelihood of them fulfilling their responsibilities and payments throughout their lease term. Learn why some tenants have ratings while others do not and how to interpret this data. Today we are discussing:   Ratings Agencies  How to Interpret Credit Ratings  Recent Credit Upgrades  Recent Credit Downgrades W...

Join Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa as they discuss current economic conditions and investor sentiment. Topics covered include:   Supply & Demand Imbalance   Cap Rate Outlook   Retail Rents   Interest Rate Increases  Consumer Price Index (Inflation)  Effects of Inflation on Consumers   Retailers Poised to Benefit from an Inflationary Market...

Bojangles, a historically Southeastern dominant chain, is in massive expansion mode. Learn why Bojangles should be on your radar as we discuss:  Company Stats   Lease Structure Expansion Plans  Store Prototypes    Watch. Learn. Excel.    If you would like to learn more about net lease Bojangles investment opportunities, visit www. BojanglesAL.com   &nbs...

Selling or refinancing a property with debt, such as a CMBS loan, that requires defeasance can be a daunting prospect. Today's episode is a high level take on how the defeasance process works and why it's necessary.     Watch. Learn. Excel.    If you would like to learn more about defeasance, reach out and our team can connect you with the right defeasance professionals. &...

The real estate fundamentals are just as important when evaluating a net lease property as the tenant and lease term. Today we are discussing key market positioning factors to consider in the context of a CVS in Bridgewater, NJ.    Parcel Size  Traffic Counts   Ingress and Egress   Market Demographics   Complimentary Traffic Drivers  Surrounding Tenants   Wa...

The retail recovery has exceeded expectations. In today's episode, we are taking a deep dive into the data behind the retail recovery including:    Retail Sales By Category   Net Absorption and Availability   Retail Supply   Retail Rents    Watch. Learn. Excel.   Check out CBRE's full report here: https://bit.ly/3sKIMu4  Karly Iacono | Senior Vice Presi...

The coronavirus pandemic gave rise to major shifts in consumer behavior. However, not all change is here to stay. Join Karly and Chris, live from the 6th Annual CRE Best Practices Summit in Key West, as they discuss the evolution of consumer preferences and the top 3 things not staying home in 2022. Keep watching to the end for the live Q&A session with summit attendees.    Karly Iac...

Lease classifications are often tied to the level of landlord responsibility on a property but the terms are often used incorrectly. Today we are breaking down common commercial real estate lease structures including:   Gross Leases Single Net Leases Double Net Leases Triple Net Leases Absolute Net Leases Ground Leases Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CB...

Every day, more than 11 million guests visit Burger King restaurants. Today we are taking a deep dive into the #2 largest burger chain in the world and discussing:    Company Rebrand Menu Optimization  Restaurant Modernization and Prototypes Franchisee Consolidation  Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group &...

Single tenant net lease medical office can be an interesting way to invest in the medical space with little to no management and long term stability. Today we are discussing key considerations for purchasing a single tenant medical office building along with benefits to this asset class.   Lease Type Guarantor Practice  Landlord Responsibilities  Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Ia...

The retail and commercial real estate industries came steamrolling into 2022. Investor appetite for real estate and retail sales growth both were sky high. In this episode of What’s In Store, Karly and Chris discuss the 2021 retail IPO craze, as well as one of the hot topics for 2022, virtual real estate.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group &nb...

Using a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes is a popular real estate investment strategy. However, there are very specific identification rules that must be followed when choosing your replacement properties and failing to follow these rules could invalidate your entire exchange. Today we are breaking down the property identification rules including:    Three Property Rule 200% Ru...

Both appraisals and broker opinion of values (BOVs) will give you an estimated market value of your investment property. Today we are discussing the key differences between the two including:  Valuation Methods When to Use Each Cost Turnaround Time Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group   Park 80 West, Plaza Two | 25...

What started as an ice-house in Dallas, TX in 1927 has since evolved to be one of the most successful retailers in the world with more than 70,000 stores across 17 countries. Today we are taking a deep dive into 7-Eleven and discussing:    M&A Activity Technology Adaptation  Market Coverage  Store Prototypes Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President &...

In 2022 retailers will face new challenges and opportunities: consumers shopping from anywhere and anytime in store, on their computers or mobile devices, products being shipped at ever-increasing speeds, and digitization everywhere. Join Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa as they discuss their top five retail real estate predictions and trends for 2022.    Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President...

For most companies, the control and use of a property is necessary for business operations. However, actually owning the property isn't always necessary to achieve those goals. Today we are unpacking sale leasebacks and discussing the pros and cons of this deal structure including:    Access to Working Capital   Tax Advantages   Long Term Control and Flexibility   Capitali...

By now we've all seen the headlines and probably felt the shipping delays and out of stock notices first hand. But what’s really causing the problem and what does it mean for the consumer? Today we are breaking down the issues causing the global supply chain crisis including: Manufacturing Bottle Necks Gridlock at the Ports Scarcity of Critical Equipment  Labor Shortages & High Turnover&n...

If you think Costco is simply a warehouse for purchasing large amounts of bulk toilet paper and ketchup - think again. Their strategy for merchandising and maintaining both customer and employee loyalty is fascinating. Today we are taking a deep dive into the retail giant.   Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group   P...

Due diligence is an important part of any real estate acquisition. Today we are discussing key categories including:  Lease Review Common Area Maintenance Title Zoning Physical Due Diligence  Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group   Park 80 West, Plaza Two | 250 Pehle Avenue, Ste. 600 Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07...

Many brands followed suit after the Popeyes chicken sandwich hysteria and for nearly every brand, sales have improved post-launch. In fact, over 2.5 billion chicken sandwiches were ordered in the last year. What's next on the chicken sandwich battleground may surprise you.   Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group   O...

What does a $6 Billion dollar retail and entertainment complex look like? Join us as we take a behind the scenes look at one of the most ambitious retail development projects in the United States - American Dream.   Watch. Learn. Excel.   Karly Iacono | Senior Vice President   CBRE Capital Markets | Net Lease Group   O (201) 712-5612 | M (201) 600-3237  karly.iacono@cbre.c...

You purchased a net lease “NNN” property, now what? Although NNN investments are passive, there are still actions to be taken during your hold period. Today we are discussing key considerations for landlords during the hold period including:    Tenant Communication   Monitoring Market Fundamentals   Tax Planning   Exit Strategy   Watch. Learn. Excel.   Schedule a...

Computer vision is a small subset of artificial intelligence that is making a big impact on the retail industry. Today we are discussing the top 8 retail applications for computer vision including:    Retail Heat Maps Cashierless Stores  -Image Recognition Virtual Mirrors Behavior Analysis In-Store Advertisement Inventory Management Loss Prevention Watch. Learn. Excel.   Schedu...

CRE Fast Five: Hot Topics in Commercial Real Estate  Episode #75: Pros and Cons of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs)  The passive nature and low equity requirement of a Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST) can be attractive. However, there are significant drawbacks to consider as well. Today we are discussing the pros and cons of investing in a DST.  Watch. Learn. Excel.   Schedule a...