Jonathan Hipp

About The Author

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.

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Net Lease Investors Come Off the Sidelines and Flock to Sure-Bet Deals

September 15, 2020

We are making peace—even if it is an uneasy peace—with the so-called new normal of a post-COVID environment.
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Never Bet Against Warren Buffett

August 27, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway has "doubled-down" on its original 2017 purchase of 18.6 million shares of Arizona-based net lease REIT STORE Capital, picking up an additional 5.8 million shares.
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Expect a Brand New Retail Experience Post-COVID-19

May 29, 2020

Change, rather than tolling the death knell for the sector, is exactly what will keep retail alive and vibrant.
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Net Lease Opportunities in Difficult Times

March 10, 2020

A creditworthy tenant with a certain degree of correction-resistance in its marketing strategy is a fairly sure bet to hedge against the vagaries of the greater market.
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The Real Reason So Many Stores Are Closing

February 13, 2020

If people are shopping differently today, and they are, it is not to the exclusion of brick-and-mortar venues, but rather to those brands that have not been able to think in an omnichannel strategy of bricks-and-clicks working together.
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The Road to Wellville: Pharmacies Are (Mostly) the Picture of Health

January 16, 2020

Leases measured by decades, taken by creditworthy tenants with juicy expansion options. What could be better for retail investors wary about the uncertainties…
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Net Lease Recalibrates Traditional Space Needs

January 2, 2020

Capital One has developed the concept of a Capital One Café, allowing people with a Capital One account to come in and work, relax, or hangout similar to a coffee shop layout.
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The Healthy Net Lease Asset Class

December 17, 2019

Thanks to increased demand for healthcare services, the medical net lease sector will continue to offer steady cash flow and safe returns for investors.
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Net Lease Investors Remain Confident in Q3

December 5, 2019

Despite the specter of trade wars and a global economic slowdown, net lease investors bought in Q3 2019, showing confidence in the sector and economy. However, the US economy bears watching, especially in light of another Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
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Auto Versus Bank: Two Net Lease Types, Different Sides of the Coin

October 24, 2019

Net-lease properties encompass a single investment category. However, differences between banking centers and automotive repair centers/auto supply retailers mean investors must understand industries and trends before putting their money into properties.

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Open Box PropTech Consulting: Every Good Idea Begins with a Question

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Is product selection a headache? Is project approval a nightmare? Is the solution landscape a maze of options? Is innovation a bad word? It doesn’t have to be...

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3 Simple Strategies to Solve COVID Challenges

From Elevant

As a commercial building owner, you are facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of COVID. Most notably, increased operating expenses and reduced cash flow. This guide reveals 3 strategies to overcome COVID-related challenges while cutting costs and helping tenants return to your properties.

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The Commercial Real Estate Tech Maturity Model

From Apto

Whether you’re a seasoned commercial real estate (CRE) broker or new to the landscape, discover how you can optimize every stage of the deal process to win more business.

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Alternative Data Sets Strengthen Commercial Real Estate Decision Making

From ADP

CRE professionals are relying more on data and analytics to drive decision making. Discover how alternative data sets provide a competitive edge on everything from choosing the best location for your next development opportunity to optimizing existing real estate footprints.

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