Do You Have a Go-Giver Culture?
We've all got a TBR (to be read) pile, but what about a TBRA (to be read AGAIN) pile? Here at Kenwood Management, there’s a copy of Bob Burg’s book Go-Giver on all of our bookshelves, and we end up reading it again... and again.
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Read MoreREITs vs. Private Syndications: The Best Investment Model for You
If you are similar to many investors, you recognize the long-term value of real estate, and you want to diversify your portfolio, but you don’t want to be a landlord. The idea of collecting rents, paying the bills, and responding to tenant calls isn’t very ...
Read More2020 Employment Law Updates Every Business Needs to Know
Just in time for the end of the year, Kenwood Management Company hosted a webinar on the 2020 Employment Law Updates that business owners need to know. Hosted by Meredith S. Campbell, Esq. of Shulman Rogers, the webinar was offered as an exclusive benefit to ...
Read MoreFive Additional Essential Criteria for Analyzing Your Real Estate Investment
Recently, a business owner I was talking to asked me about the benefits of investing in real estate as a way to diversify her portfolio. After explaining some of the fundamental advantages of real estate over stocks and bonds, I wanted to expand the conversation. ...
Read MoreThriving Through Adversity: Part 3
Adversity is a healthy part of life and business, and something that should be welcomed with a warm embrace. To truly thrive through your adversities, it is important to start by assessing yourself and your business environment. ...
Read MoreFive Essential Criteria for Analyzing Your Real Estate Investment
I was recently talking with a business owner who had a stock and bond portfolio. She also owned the building where her company was headquartered and recognized the inherent long-term value of real estate and its stability as investment, but really didn’t know ...
Read MoreThriving Through Adversity: Part 2
Culture isn’t just a buzzword. Culture attracts ideal candidates to your organization. Culture retains your top talent. Culture creates a frictionless energy that propels your company forward towards its mission and vision.
Read MoreAdvantages of Real Estate in Creating a Well-Balanced Portfolio
Investing in real estate can be a scary and uncertain process for many people. There are so many considerations to evaluate and many questions that need to be understood and answered. Although those issues may appear daunting, there are significant advantages in ...
Read MoreThriving Through Adversity: Part 1
The four phases of the business cycle — expansion, peak, contraction (recession), and trough — are only one way to look at the evolution of a business. Contraction and recession are often positioned as something that we endure, but these shifts are inherent to ...
Read MoreThe Kenwood Community
The Kenwood Community philosophy is based on the fundamental concept that by expanding the Landlord-Tenant relationship beyond its typically known role (Landlord provides space and Tenant pays rent), we can enhance our tenant’s businesses as well as the ...
Read MoreCope Corrales COVID-19 Business Survival Tips
Kenwood Management Company has launched a monthly lunch-and-learn webinar series that offers tips, insights, and helpful content focused on a variety of pertinent topics. Lunch-and-learn webinars have included human resources in the ...
Read MoreInvestment Perspective — Kenwood's Historical Real Returns vs. S&P 500
Most investors want a high rate of return along with a low level of risk. Stocks (Equities), mutual funds, and real estate are investment vehicles that investors often consider. These options can provide positive long-term returns. However, investing in commercial ...
Read MoreThe Future of Office Work Environments in a Post-Coronavirus World
“Marty, we’re going back to the future.” I don’t think that when Doc Brown made that memorable and iconic statement in the 1985 movie Back to the Future, the writers could have predicted the coronavirus pandemic 35 years hence. Those words will define some aspects ...
Read MoreCoronavirus and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate Investments
Uncertainty in the economy reminds all investors of the importance of diversifying their investment portfolio. It also represents a time to remember that the landlord-tenant relationship isn’t one-sided. It is a dynamic one where both parties need to work together ...
Read MoreThe Tenant Improvement Process — From Design to Substantial Completion
When the day finally arrives and you are ready to sign a lease agreement with your landlord, you feel excited to begin a new chapter for your business. Negotiations went well, you are comfortable with the lease terms, and you are ready to celebrate in your new ...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Federal, State, & Local Resources
Kenwood's main priority during this unique and challenging time is to support our tenants, local businesses, and the community. We understand the difficult nature of today's economical climate. To help your organization find solutions, our team compiled a list of ...
Read MoreMarch Madness – The Sweet 16 of Real Estate Decision Making
I am often asked by our real estate investors one of the following questions:
- How do we determine what properties to invest in?
- What is our acquisition vetting process like?
- What are the analytics we ... Read More
Why Is Reviewing A Prospective Tenant's Financials Necessary?
Prospective Tenants often question the reason that a Landlord wants to review their financial situation when they are considering leasing space. Prospective Tenants sometimes feel offended and don’t fully understand the connection ...
Read MoreWhat's the Purpose of a Leasing Letter of Intent?
When prospective commercial Tenants are looking to lease space, there are many questions to answer and unknowns to contemplate. How much space is needed? How many offices, workstations, and conference rooms are desirable? What is the monthly rent? When will ...
Read MoreOffice Transition Made Easier: Tips for Navigating Your Office Upgrade
As a business owner, you know when you’ve outgrown your current office space. You have employees tripled up in a single office, interns working in the hallway, and an outdated color scheme or layout that is ...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Mistakes Made When Signing a Commercial Lease
For any first-time small business owner, signing a commercial lease is a crucial decision that deserves a considerable amount of careful thought, in-depth research, and advice from someone — such as a lawyer — that understands the ins and outs of commercial ...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Tenant Improvement Construction Process
Tenant and property owner relations can be a bit tricky at times. There are so many aspects of a lease for both parties to acknowledge and Read More
How To Negotiate A Commercial Lease
Your business is growing. That tentative, short-term lease you signed might have been ideal when you were trying to get your business off the ground, but now it’s time to look at a commercial property that further meets your needs as your business blooms.
... Read MoreFour Factors to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Property Lease Agreement
The day has come. Your home office has finally become too cramped. You’ve crammed two new employees into your house and your garage is swollen with product inventory.
Read More5 Steps to Prepare for Signing a Commercial Lease
Understanding the mechanics of commercial leases is very important to managing business risks. You always need to read the fine print, understand what you’re committing to, and plan your exit strategy well in advance.
Read MoreWhy Multi-tenant Properties Offer Better Risk-Reward Ratios Than Single Tenant Properties
A multi-tenant property, by definition, has more than one tenant. Lease terms are generally shorter than those found in a single tenant leased property and can typically range from 3–10 years. A multi-tenant property also has a number of benefits from an ...
Read MoreCommercial Property Analysis - Financial Factors to Consider
Certain criteria must be analyzed to effectively assess the value, potential risks, and rewards of different real estate investment opportunities. Simply utilizing the old adage “location, location, location” is often too simplistic in evaluating income-producing ...
Read MoreIs a Single Tenant Property Right for You?
Single Tenant Properties may look like an attractive investment, but is that really the case?
A single tenant property, by definition, is leased to one tenant for some time period. The lease term could be relatively short (5 years or less) or long (10 ...
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