One metric that Calkain uses to partially measure supply in the market is the change in average lease years remaining at the time of sale on a quarter-by-quarter basis. An increase means the mix of properties being sold is newer, which could be caused by several things, however in our experience it's primarily due to new construction. …

When it comes to net lease properties, buyers and sellers often focus on investment aspects such as tenant creditworthiness, lease years remaining, and rent escalations.  To be sure, these aspects are critical in the net lease arena. However, it is essential to recognize that, at the end of the day, real estate is about location, and a good location can overcome many weaknesses in fundamentals. …

Within the single-tenant net lease space, I often get asked whether I believe there is a bubble in commercial real estate due to cap rates being below 2006 levels. The honest answer is I don't know, and neither do most people. Bubbles are generally discovered only after they pop.

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.