GlobeSt.com: One thing caught me, especially, about the Preferred Freezer deal. Namely, that more users aren't jumping on the sale-leaseback bandwagon; it seems such a no-brainer. What's your take on the trend?
Green: You'll remember that we saw a lot of it in the late '80s. One reason why more owner/occupiers aren't doing it this time around is because of the availability of debt. It provides a real alternative to the sale-leaseback, which is used for cash-infusions to operate and expand business. It's interesting to note how many businesses don't like owning real estate because it's seen as contrary to their cash flow requirements.
GlobeSt.com: So the implication is that once the availability of debt changes, sale-leaseback activity will rise even more.
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John Salustri
John Salustri has covered the commercial real estate industry for nearly 25 years. He was the founding editor of GlobeSt.com, and is a four-time recipient of the Excellence in Journalism award from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.
