Investment Strategies

High expectations for M&A activity, strong company performance and increased funding and deal flow are bolstering investor confidence in the space.

The high sales values commanded by buildings under 40,000 sq. ft. underscore the huge demand and low vacancy rates for small industrial buildings.

Jefferson River Capital, a family office that invests on behalf of the Blackstone Group LP vice chairman, recently hired Bill Helm for the newly created role of head of real estate investments.

The 2018 edition of IREM’s annual Income/Expense Analysis Reports reveals some interesting trends with which property managers can evaluate the performance of their properties.

Online lending in the commercial real estate industry is still in its very early stages.

While there may be a smaller pool of qualified individuals to step into higher-level roles, recruiters and hiring managers also have to grapple with a historically low U.S. unemployment rate.

“I think, given the complexity and history of Forest City, there are only very few potential buyers out there,” says Paul Adornato, a veteran REIT analyst.