Month: November 2019

NREI Common Area – Episode 23 – NREI Research Series: Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Retail Sector

NREI Common Area – Episode 23 – NREI Research Series: Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Retail Sector

In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer uncovers the findings from their annual research into the retail sector. Retail has had quite a year with chains closing or restructuring under bankruptcy. Will there finally be light at the end of the tunnel for this struggling sector? You’re about to find out.  

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How sentiment has changed in regards to investors’ plans to buy, hold, or sell in this sector
  • How respondents’ predictions about cap rates have shifted significantly
  • What the most popular retail investment is
  • Whether or not tenant sentiment has improved since last year
  • Where rent rates are heading for 2020
  • And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top story!

Resources:

National Real Estate Investor 

Links to more stories:

Exclusive Research: Light at the End of the Tunnel?

NREI Common Area – Episode 22 – Will McDonald’s Grill up a New Real Estate Strategy?

NREI Common Area – Episode 22 – Will McDonald’s Grill up a New Real Estate Strategy?

In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer serves up one hot story that focuses on McDonald’s. Whenever you see its famous golden arches, you probably recognize this ubiquitous restaurant right away. You might also know that McDonald’s is more of a real estate company than they are a fast-food restaurant. But why is this subject making headlines again? You’re about to find out. 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How deep the McDonald’s franchise is into real estate
  • Whether it would make sense to split the franchise into REIT and burger chain
  • The scoop on head office’s soaring profits due to the rent paid on franchised restaurants
  • And more!

Tune in now to get your dose of this week’s top story!

Resources:  National Real Estate Investor 

 

Links to more stories:

Under New Leadership, Will McDonald’s Grill Up A New Real Estate Strategy

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