Perspective: Opportunity Zones, Market Outlook, and More

Whether it's the illumination provided by solid due diligence or the insight afforded by years of experience, clear perspective is essential to success in real estate. In this issue, Partner experts offer their perspectives on a few of the industry's hottest topics, and a key talent acquisition brings another 25+ years of perspective to the team.

Opportunity Zone Investments: Managing Risk

Everyone's talking about Opportunity Zones. They offer an attractive incentive to pursue your investment objectives in economically distressed communities, but they also trigger a host of questions. What exactly are Opportunity Zones, and what should you know before jumping in? In this article from Connect, Partner Principal Jenny Redlin, REPA, discusses key elements of site selection, risk management strategies, and important tools to keep your Opportunity Zone projects on track. 

Jenny Redlin, REPA

Principal

Putting the Late Cycle Market Into Perspective

In NREI's Midyear Outlook, Partner CEO Joe Derhake, PE, discusses the opportunities and challenges facing commercial real estate investors in the current market. From low interest rates and tax incentives, to regulatory changes and limited inventory, investors must navigate a shifting landscape to meet objectives... but isn't that what they always do? Read the NREI article to learn what's new among our equity investor clients and get Joe's perspective on how things are changing — and how they're staying the same. 

Joe Derhake, PE

CEO

New Technical Director for Equity PCA Practice

We're excited to announce the addition of Technical Director Edward Garcia to our growing equity property condition assessment (PCA) team. A registered architect and building solutions specialist, Ed has over 25 years of experience in architecture, design, development, and building science. From our office in Phoenix, he will be providing management and technical insight for PCA reports for equity-driven deals, providing consulting services to our equity client base, and supporting our government contracts. Learn more about Ed on the Partner website.  

Edward Garcia, RA

Technical Director

PCA Services

Partner's Jay Kumar to Present at NAREIM A&E

Heading to NAREIM's Architecture and Engineering meeting in Austin? Be sure to attend the session on the mandatory seismic retrofit programs that are cropping up in cities all over the West Coast. Partner Technical Director Jay Kumar, PE, will lead the discussion. Jay is an expert on seismic risk assessment and seismic retrofit, and will offer perspective on the intent and limitations of the retrofit guidelines, as well as programmatic approaches to mitigating seismic risk in your portfolio. 

Jay Kumar, PE

Technical Director

Structural Engineering