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How are your kids going to afford a house 20 years from now? 🏠 This was the key question we explored during our conversation at the 4th Annual Women's Real Estate Investment Summit with Ily Muñoz and Ashley Thornburg. Securing wealth for future generations means thinking long-term—and holding onto your assets might just be the best strategy. Here are a few key takeaways from our conversation: ✅ Ily: A committed long-term holder, not thinking about selling anytime soon. ✅ Ashley: Focused on her kids' future, holding onto her properties to give them a chance to buy in a market that's rapidly appreciating. ✅ The numbers matter: With a strong interest rate and significant equity, selling and buying into today's market can be a losing game. The strategy? Rent and recoup costs over time. Would you sell, or would you hold and build wealth for the future? 🤔 More of these interesting topics at next year's summit. Have you secured your tickets yet? Head on to: https://lnkd.in/girkJWkz Full video: https://lnkd.in/ewjxrTiy #womenwhoinvest #womeninrealestate #womensupportingwomen

#LeasingTipoftheDay - Stop putting your impulse tenants in your destination tenant locations. 90% of all vacancies are in the elbows of your assets. That's a fun one to say. But it's true. I travel the country a lot and this is one of the common themes I see when it comes to vacancies and knowing your tenant mix. This clip is from @icsc Orlando from 2018 and I can't tell you how happy I am to be traveling the country and reaching once again. I'll see you soon! . . . . . . #leasingtips #commercialrealestate #retailleasingspecialists #retailrealestate

Thanks to @paultanner at @lasolascapitalpartners for having me speak on Retail Trends. It was great listening to our former governor @jeb bush and my friend @walterduke about south Fla values! Blessed to be in the South Fla market !!

E Commerce hurt Pure Play retail… Experiential and service businesses fill our shopping centers today. The most common Uses are the 5 F words …. Same 4 as before with 1 new addition - Is this what you are seeing also? Chime in! 1. Food 2. Fun (escape rooms, axe throwing, top golf) 3. Fitness 4. Physicians 😎 5. Furry Friends (since all the Covid adoptions, pet uses have exploded) Another F which is an umbrella of all of these … FRANCHISES- I’ve never seen so many new franchisees calling for space in 39 years of being in this business.

Building Beyond Business: Erin Hudson's Inspiring Journey of Impact and Giving Back Doing business with a purpose. ❤️ At the 4th Annual Women's Real Estate Investment Summit, Erin Hudson gave a talk that left the entire room speechless. She shared how after closing on her first property, she didn’t just celebrate with her family or friends. Instead, Erin went to Nicaragua to build homes for single mothers living in a trash dump. Here’s what stood out: 💯 She had already built 12 homes for these mothers and after her first property, she built the 13th. 💯 Within 10 minutes, she raised $55,000 on the spot, just by sharing her story. 💯 Erin is now partnered with Maurice Filagin and Kim Wendland, and together they’ve taken down 31 apartment buildings, providing safe housing for over 2,000 families. It’s moments like these that remind us why giving back matters so much. Watch her entire talk here: https://lnkd.in/etBkc684

LISTEN NOW OR WAIT 11 MONTHS! 🚨 You might be wondering why a successful shopping center can still have vacancies. Let me answer it for you. At my 42,000 square foot Shops of Arrowheads, where tenants generate over $20 million in revenue, I still have open spaces. Listen to the full episode to know why. 🎙️ Key points: 🛒 $20M+ in tenant revenue 🛒 42,000 square foot center 🛒 Thriving restaurants and personal care services 🛒 Vacancies due to parking restrictions limiting tenant types It's not just about filling spaces, but finding the right fit for the center's long-term success. Listen to Episode 22 here: https://lnkd.in/e-89r787 #retailleasing #retailrealestate #themallwhisperer

Thinking about getting into multifamily investments? 🤔 It can feel overwhelming at first, especially when stepping out of single-family homes. I remember feeling the same way when I was starting out. About 3 months ago, Julie shared some valuable insights for anyone looking to make that leap: ✅ She transitioned from single-family homes to duplexes, and then to 12 and 20-unit properties. ✅ Broker relationships helped her find off-market deals. ✅ Seller financing was crucial when lenders hesitated due to her single-family experience. It's all about leveraging relationships and creative financing when you're starting out. 💯 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ekS_WBvZ #retailleasing #retailrealestate #themallwhisperer

How does today's approach to real estate can look completely different from previous generations? Shannon shared a fun story about how she and her dad still race to see who can pull up a lease faster—he goes for the filing cabinet, while she's on Google Drive! It's these small moments that highlight just how much the landscape has changed. Key highlights: ⭐️ $22 million in real estate acquisitions in 2022 ⭐️ Accelerated renovation of 63 units in 10 months due to skyrocketing interest rates ⭐️ Refinanced into agency debt after executing the business plan It's clear that adaptability and creative financing are very very important in today's market. 💯 See more of modern women in real estate like Shannon at the 5th annual Women's Real Estate Summit next year! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQD_hGc5 Watch full video here: https://lnkd.in/ei6tV_kg #retailleasing #retailrealestate #themallwhisperer

People had a lot to say about this on Twitter. What do you think? 🤔 Do you agree or disagree with this policy? I'd love to hear your thoughts! #RetailRealEstate #RetailLeasing #TheMallWhisperer

Are you making the most of your local chamber of commerce? In Episode 21 of "I Own a Shopping Center. Now What?", I shared how being active in the chamber has played a significant role in securing deals for my properties. 🏢 It's not just about saying you have vacancies—it's about getting specific. When I stand up at a chamber meeting, I mention the exact type of tenant I'm looking for, like a barber shop for a former hair salon space. That way, I'm not just announcing availability; I'm sparking ideas and encouraging connections. Episode 21 Key Topics: ⭐️ Importance of Local Engagement ⭐️ Leveraging the Chamber of Commerce ⭐️ Building Specific Relationships for Leasing ⭐️ Navigating Permits with Local Connections ⭐️ Community Sponsorship Tips Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gxUmJUsr #retailleasing #retailrealestate #themallwhisperer