I Watched a “Perfect” Retail Deal Fall Apart After PSA: Here’s What Actually Killed It
There is a common assumption in net lease real estate that once a deal is under contract, the hard part is over. The asset is “sold,” the buyer is in place, and the path to closing is just a matter of paperwork and timing. Anyone who has spent time in investment sales knows that assumption […]
The Death of the “Easy” NNN Deal: Why Net Lease Pricing Is Getting Misunderstood in 2026
For a long time, net lease investing was considered the most straightforward corner of commercial real estate. A tenant signs a long-term lease, covers taxes, insurance, and maintenance, and investors collect a predictable income stream. On the surface, it looks simple. That simplicity is exactly why so many capital sources are now mispricing risk in […]
Executing a Tight Net Lease Execution: 515 S. Henderson St., Fort Worth, Texas
Structuring the Transaction Story Every net lease sale has two layers: the deal itself and the execution behind it. The recent sale of the Jack in the Box at 515 S. Henderson Street in Fort Worth, Texas reflects both. On the surface, it is a straightforward single-tenant NNN fast-food asset. Underneath, it is a tightly […]
Positioning a Trophy NNN Restaurant Asset: 87 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, Illinois
Building the Foundation of the Offering Bringing a high-quality net lease asset to market is never just about listing a property. It is about building a clear investment narrative that connects credit, lease structure, location, and capital markets demand into one cohesive story. The process behind 87 Yorktown Shopping Center in Lombard, Illinois demonstrates how […]