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November 1, 2023

The Five Pillars of Capital Planning

By Bob Geiger

Evolving Markets & Technology Have Changed the Way We Budget for & Manage Investment Real Estate

By Bob Geiger | Published in the NARIEIM Dialogues, Fall 2023 edition p. 46-49

NAREIM Dialogues Fall 2023-Article: The Five Pillars of Capital PlanningFor managers of real estate investment portfolios, much is riding on capital plans: resource allocation, risk mitigation, long-term planning, deal evaluation, and all manner of decision-making. Used correctly, a capital plan is a roadmap that allows investment managers to align asset management strategies with the long-term objectives of the fund and its investors. Unfortunately, the criticality of capital planning means a flawed capital plan can seriously undermine fund objectives, from cash flow to sustainability metrics. Stakes this high warrant an examination of the capital planning process: what makes a solid, effective capital plan? And how can managers deploy their plans with maximum impact? Partner’s Bob Geiger discusses the five fundamental concepts of effective capital planning and implementation in this issue of NAREIM Dialogues.

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About the Authors

Bob Geiger

Bob Geiger

Chief Revenue Officer
As Partner’s CRO, Bob Geiger has over 25 years of experience focused on engineering and environmental services. Becoming the most trusted provider for due diligence and delivering integrated solutions services for asset management related to building systems, new developments, and environmental liabilities is the audacious business plan Mr. Geiger is uniquely adept at directing. He provides national strategies for supporting complex clients in commercial real estate, corporate occupier, and public sector markets. Mr. Geiger has a particular focus on combining our multidisciplinary team members in integrated real estate assessments and solutions related to building systems. He speaks and writes regularly about real estate due diligence trends as well as developments in facilities management. A Midwest native, Mr. Geiger helps direct Partner’s Chicago and Lombard offices.

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