The power of influence is vast, and influencers yield such clout that they are able to effect change through direct and, more often than not, indirect action. The impact of the following net lease influencers is recognizable and significant.

Real estate investment trust Columbia Property Trust has completed its acquisition of development and operations firm Normandy Real Estate Management, reaching an agreement on anticipated investments, business management and leadership appointments.

The local community culture can make or break a master plan design and amenity options.

"Jobs, jobs, jobs is our mantra—we go where there's job growth, which follows population growth."