Many people think net lease transactions are fairly cut-and-dried—that the properties and procedures involved are standard and do not vary much. In reality, net lease transactions have become far more diverse than they used to be due to...
Investor demand for net-lease quick-service restaurant (QSR) properties is hotter than an order of McDonald’s French fries. The price point, coupled with long-term leases, rental escalations and recognizable brand names, makes these QSR propertie...
In the net lease world, Walgreens has ranked as the most desirable retail asset for decades. Investors like the chain’s dominant position, long-term leases, and investment grade credit. The recent announcement that Walgreens plans to close...
Competition for net-lease properties among investors has grown so intense that they are increasingly seeking out non-investment grade tenants to enter into sale-leaseback transactions. The risks are certainly greater, but so too are the returns...
Investors have long used 1031 Exchange deals to defer taxes when swapping old properties for new ones in their portfolios. Now, thanks to a 2002 Internal Revenue Service ruling, the pool of commercial properties has expanded greatly for small...
At its core, a 1031 exchange is designed to accomplish one simple goal: to avoid taxes. But owners turn to 1031 exchanges to carry out a variety of business strategies. A retail owner might use an exchange to trade an old mall for a newer...
