In the diverse landscape of commercial real estate, medical office buildings (MOBs) have emerged as a standout investment-grade asset class. Long overlooked in favor of more traditional commercial properties, MOBs continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, stability, and growth potential, particularly in today’s uncertain economic climate. As we navigate through 2025, the healthcare real estate sector…

Below is a general overview of how and when major hotel brands (Hilton, Marriott, Choice Hotels, Extended Stay America) and some emerging hospitality concepts (e.g., glamping/experiential brands) may utilize a triple-net lease (NNN) structure. Because hotels often require intensive management and brand oversight, pure NNN leases are less common in hospitality than in other asset…

Optimizing the Capital Stack for Commercial Real Estate Investment In commercial real estate investment, understanding and optimizing the capital stack is akin to mastering the financial architecture of a deal. Much like a student’s GPA serves as a comprehensive measure of academic performance, a well-structured capital stack serves as the foundation for investment success. Navigating…

For more than half a century, Realty Income (NYSE: O) has become synonymous with dependable, monthly dividend payouts—and for good reason. With a storied history that began in the 1960s and a public debut in 1994, the company has built one of the nation’s largest and most diversified single-tenant net lease portfolios. In this in-depth…

In a candid post on Bluesky, Mark Cuban spotlighted what he believes will be the defining housing affordability issue in the coming years: skyrocketing home insurance costs. His prediction is particularly prescient for disaster-prone areas like Florida, where insurance premiums have already surged dramatically. Cuban’s assertion, “Home insurance in areas hit by repetitive disasters is…

Overview: This article analyzes the impact of investment-grade ratings on sovereign debt and their ripple effects on national economies, borrowing costs, and global trade. What Is Sovereign Debt? Sovereign debt refers to the money borrowed by a country’s government from both domestic and international lenders. It is essentially the public debt held by national governments…

The Question of “Skinny” Returns in CRE Syndications Commercial real estate (CRE) syndication can be highly lucrative, but when you’re analyzing deals to synidcate with a projected 10% annualized return, you might wonder if it’s “too skinny” to pursue. For many seasoned investors, a 10% return may fall short of what is expected, especially when…

In recent years, tokenization has emerged as a groundbreaking force in the investment landscape, revolutionizing how we perceive and engage with asset ownership. This innovative approach, which involves converting physical assets into digital tokens, is reshaping the financial markets by democratizing access to high-value assets and unlocking new avenues for revenue generation. Through the power…