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Jonathan Hipp began his career in real estate over 25 years ago. In his early years as a broker, he ventured into the net lease industry and quickly began leading the US net lease market, closing over $3 billion in transactions. In 2005, Jon founded Calkain Companies, a company focused solely on net lease investment services. As President and CEO, he has been instrumental in building the firm into one of the leading Net Lease real estate companies, transacting over $12 billion of net lease deal volume over the past 13 years. He has expanded Calkain’s services to include brokerage, advisory, asset management, capital markets, and industry research. He has become a well-known resource, panelist, and speaker at various Net Lease and Industry conferences and is a regular contributor to GlobeSt.com on real estate trends. In June 2015, Jon’s passion for the real estate business was again recognized as he was nominated for the Top Real Estate Player in the DC area by SmartCEO magazine.
One of the largest sectors in the net-lease space is quick service restaurants (QSRs), consisting of stand-alone locations flagged with tenants such as Wendy's, KFC/Taco Bell, and Burger King.
Walmart, the retail behemoth with a market cap of $238 billion, is mixing things up. For decades, the company's standard policy of building big-box stores aimed at price conscious working-class customers was resoundingly successful. However, it is increasingly clear simply adding large stores won't be enough to increase, or even maintain, its level of profitability. …
For almost every product out there, a discount is available for buying in bulk. The same is true for real estate, including single-tenant net lease properties.
The annual pilgrimage for brokers, developers, and tenants to Las Vegas took place this past week. The 2015 ICSC RECON event brought together 34,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors to discuss industry trends and make deals.
Many business owners reach a point where they need additional capital to fuel growth. Traditional means of doing this include raising equity or taking on more debt. One of the more under utilized options for businesses that own their own real estate however is the sale-leaseback.
Following a pattern we're seeing in the wider market, Wendy's this week announced that they were going to sell as many as 640 stores to their franchisees. This on the heels of McDonald's announcing they would do the same for 3,500 stores as part of their effort to boost the bottom-line. …
McDonald's (MCD), a long time behemoth in the net lease sector, has found itself under significant pressure lately.
First Choice Emergency, listed as Adeptus Health, Inc. (NYSE: ADPT), is an emergency room services provider that operates 55 ER clinics across the United States*. The company operates stand-alone centers with board certified physicians that can provide most services offered by conventional hospital ERs. Adeptus Health is backed by growth private equity firm Sterling Partners. …
It is no secret cap rates for net lease properties, and investment real estate in general, have compressed dramatically in the last few years. This trend is especially pronounced for properties with investment grade tenants and long lease terms which are trading at all time low cap rates.
By all accounts, 2014 was a breakthrough year for Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD), and by extension, owners of Rite Aid net leased pharmacies. After struggling for over a decade with structural weaknesses in its business, ranging from accounting scandals to poor acquisitions, the company is finally managing to turn around its operations. All the while making some landlords very, very happy. …
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Which US metros are poised for major consumer growth? This report reveals the 5 markets to watch in 2026, using location analytics to uncover the unique trends driving retail and dining foot traffic in each city.
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Multifamily operators are facing high turnover and staffing shortages. Discover how centralizing administrative work can create consistency, reduce risk, and free up onsite teams to focus on improving the resident experience.
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Most multifamily operators require renters insurance. Yet even with policies in place, coverage gaps still happen. Policies lapse. Coverage falls short. And too often, those gaps aren’t discovered until after a loss. This guide provides a practical framework to help you identify compliance blind spots, reduce exposure, and evaluate solutions that truly protect your portfolio.
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What ancillary services do renters value most? Foxen surveyed nearly 1,000 renters to find out. The 2026 Renter Value Report breaks down which programs renters are most likely to pay for, what makes a monthly charge feel worth it, and how owners and operators can use those insights to strengthen retention and protect NOI.
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The 2026-27 leasing cycle saw moderating rent growth and the softest pre-leasing finish in years. Download our annual report for a data-driven review of national, regional, and property-level performance trends shaping the market.
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Stop wrestling with manual data. Connect your ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI tool of choice to Green Street's MCP Server, and turn one property address into a full valuation, sales comps, market intelligence, and news in seconds.
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Fueled by AI, the global data center market is booming. This summary, generated in seconds with the Green Street MCP Server, covers U.S. and European market forecasts, recent sales comps, development activity, and key REIT analysis.
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The extend-and-pretend era for commercial real estate is over. With interest rates high, borrowers face new challenges. This white paper explores the lending market reset and how to navigate maturing debt through restructuring.
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From Placer.ai
The 2026 World Cup brought high expectations for a summer boom. This report from Placer.ai and Colliers uses foot traffic data to reveal a more nuanced picture of where economic value was actually created for retailers, restaurants, and property owners.
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Traditional retail anchors are losing their pull. Discover how shopping center visit patterns are changing and what data-driven strategies landlords can use to build a tenant mix that drives frequency, dwell time, and growth in a new era.
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Picking the right renters insurance can be a headache. This guide will help you find the perfect partner for your multifamily properties so you can boost resident participation and lower your risk.
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With new units flooding the multifamily market, competition is fierce. Traditional concessions are not enough. This guide outlines modern strategies to reduce move-in friction and prioritize high-value amenities that drive long-term retention.
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Download ResourceAssurant
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Download ResourcePlacer.ai
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Download ResourcePlacer.ai
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