37 min

Going the Distance: How one REIT makes investment decisions in a challenging environment The Weekly Take from CBRE

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Kimco Realty’s (NYSE: KIM) President and Chief Investment Officer Ross Cooper says that retail and mixed-use property owners and tenants have become partners. In a wide ranging discussion he talks about the challenges facing real estate investors today, the evolution of the shopping experience and the possibilities for mixed-use properties.

SOME KEY INSIGHTS:
1. Taking on equity partners through joint ventures can offset high capital costs and support diversification efforts.
2. For e-commerce companies, a physical retail presence can often complement digital platforms.
3. Now is the time to explore investment opportunities outside conventional real estate, such as infrastructure projects or green bonds targeted at energy-efficient construction.
 

Kimco Realty’s (NYSE: KIM) President and Chief Investment Officer Ross Cooper says that retail and mixed-use property owners and tenants have become partners. In a wide ranging discussion he talks about the challenges facing real estate investors today, the evolution of the shopping experience and the possibilities for mixed-use properties.

SOME KEY INSIGHTS:
1. Taking on equity partners through joint ventures can offset high capital costs and support diversification efforts.
2. For e-commerce companies, a physical retail presence can often complement digital platforms.
3. Now is the time to explore investment opportunities outside conventional real estate, such as infrastructure projects or green bonds targeted at energy-efficient construction.
 

37 min