JT
@Jeffdthompson
Former broker, p.manager, accountant, and maintenance man. Now VP Asset Management. My better half is truly better. Proud father of two.
We are starting to underwrite new deals between $15-$75m. Looking for industrial and flex opportunities in the following markets: - Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio) - Atlanta - Chicago - Columbus (special interest) - Cincinnati - Indianapolis DM’s open.
Had an interesting convo with a software developer today. Told me he thinks big consulting is dead with the advancements in AI. Knows multiple shops developing consulting tools in house for a few grand that would have cost hundreds of thousands previously. I can’t find a way…
You sign a new tenant for 5yrs without a demolition right on a redev property. Instant decrease in value.
Can signing a new lease make the value of your shopping center go down? Yes. Here are a few ways: (These are generalized… nuances not addressed for brevity sake) 1. The new tenant is coming in at a significantly lower rent than the other tenants in the center without…
The security deposit. Standard operating protocol for leasing commercial space. But is it always necessary? As an institutional landlord you’d think I’d say yes…but the answer is sometimes not. This is where judgement and experience come in to play because really every…
Are my old retail buddies playing a joke on me? 7-Eleven wants to lease one of our properties?! This day just got a whole lot better.
It’s so amazing to watch these guys right now. They just genuinely look like they are having fun. And totally love playing together. Should be an entertaining second half of the season!
I’m not a baseball fan But I find myself checking in on @BlueJays games on the daily now. Always love a winning team!!!
It could/should be this easy
Arrived 11:38 AM Left at 11:52 AM Plans approved, business license paid for, and permit fees paid . Ready to start work. City made $585 in less than 15 minutes. Tell me why more cities can’t do this?
I’m not a baseball fan But I find myself checking in on @BlueJays games on the daily now. Always love a winning team!!!
Jim is absolutely bang on with this thread. If you are a tenant new to leasing listen to all of these recommendations. I can say with total certainty each one can save you thousands of dollars. If you are a landlord then push back on all of these great points. It can also save…
Go sign a lease on a manufacturing space and start reindustrializing. Here’s how: (1/30)
Landlord confession My philosophy towards brokers is similar to an age old marriage quote. Happy broker happy life. (Sorry doesn’t rhyme) Brokers can be your best friend (and should be) but also your worst enemy. Act like that commission agreement you signed is life long. I…
Looking at flights within Texas....should I take southwest? Never flown it before
One Delisle coming long very nicely. Can’t wait to see this one when it’s done!!
“If you want things to stay the same, things need to change” Very apropos for this time
Zwilling 2 slice about to take its maiden voyage this morning. Wanted the four slice but was using an Amazon .com gift card which means import fees. For some reason four slice had $100 worth of duties and fees but this one only $18!
Family of four Two slot vs four slot toaster What’s the move?
I’ve told so many over the past few years this exact same thing. Just do it. Start posting and commenting.
Just start posting. Although it may not seem like it, we are still super early in the "content era." I remember creating a Twitter account a few years ago thinking it was probably too late to start putting content out there, but figured it was worth a shot anyways. Fast…
