Insights
Practical notes on owning, leasing and operating commercial property, written from the owner-operator side.
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Operating Expense Reconciliation: How CAM Works and Why It Matters to Office and Retail Tenants
A plain-language guide to operating expense pass-throughs in commercial leases: estimates, year-end reconciliations, base years, caps, gross-ups and tenant audit rights.
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Strip Center Leasing: Tenant Mix Decisions That Protect the Whole Property
Why the fastest lease is often the wrong lease for a strip center, and how exclusives, co-tenancy, parking demand and daypart balance should shape leasing decisions.
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What Running a Commercial Building Actually Takes Every Month
A month in the life of a commercial building: billing, inspections, vendor oversight, tenant contact, reporting and the quiet work that prevents capital surprises.