The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Lease First Mid-Illinois Bank Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust property located at 300 South Division Street in Carterville, Illinois for $1,075,000.

The 2,602 square foot building is strategically positioned just off of the signalized intersection of Division Street and Grand Avenue. Division Street is the primary north-south thoroughfare in the trade area while Grand Avenue is a primary east-west thoroughfare.  The First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust property is located approximately two miles northeast of the John A. Logan College which is part of the Illinois Community College System with approximately 7,500 students. There are over 26,000 people living within a five mile radius of the property.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest based private investment trust. The purchaser was a Midwest based 1031 Exchange investor.

There are approximately six years remaining on the net lease which expires in October 2022. The lease features annual rental escalations and zero landlord responsibilities. The bank was first chartered in 1865 and has since grown into a more than $2 billion community-focused organization that provides financial services through a network of 46 banking centers in 33 Illinois communities. First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: FMBH).

“Net lease properties with high yields due to shorter term leases are highly sought after amongst the investment community.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “Single tenant assets leased to banks are difficult to find priced in the million dollar range.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by CoStar and Real Capital Analytics. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Family Dollar

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Family Dollar located at 110 West Oak Street in Fairbury, IL for $1,314,088.

The 2015 constructed Family Dollar is strategically located along the trade areas primary east-west thoroughfare, West Oak Street.  The Family Dollar lease has roughly fourteen years remaining on their lease. The triple net lease features no landlord responsibilities and a 10% rental escalation in the primary term. The lease features 10% rental escalation in each of the six 5-year renewal option periods.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the purchaser in the transaction; a Midwest based real estate investor in a 1031 exchange. The seller was a Midwest based developer.

Family Dollar was acquired by Dollar Tree and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree is publicly traded on the NASDAQ (DLTR).  Family Dollar is the second largest dollar store chain in the United States, operating over 8,100 stores across 46 states.

“Well located single tenant assets with solid real estate fundamentals continue to be in the greatest demand” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “The market for new construction net leased dollar stores remains active as these assets are in high demand among private investors.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by CoStar and Real Capital Analytics. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a McDonald’s ground lease located at 6126 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton, Georgia for $1,370,000.

The 4,024 square foot McDonald’s is strategically positioned on Hickory Flat Highway, the primary artery connecting Cherokee County and Fulton County.  The location has multiple points of ingress and egress and offers excellent visibility from the heavily trafficked intersection of Hickory Flat Highway & E. Cherokee Drive (approximately 24,000 VPD).  The property is located across the street of the Hickory Flat Village anchored by Publix Supermarket, Wells Fargo Bank, Advanced Auto Parts and GNC.  Other retailers in the area include Kroger Supermarket, CVS Pharmacy and many other restaurants.  The property features a double drive-through.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction, a private real estate trust. The buyer is an east coast private investor.

McDonald’s has approximately 9 years remaining on their 20 year lease which expires April 30, 2025.  This triple net ground lease features a 10% rent escalation in May 2020 and four 5-year renewal option periods with 10% escalations.  McDonald’s is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (MCD) and an investment grade rated company with a Standard & Poor’s rating of BBB+.

“The market for ground leases with investment grade tenants remains strong as investors are attracted to the typical long term leases with rental escalations.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “The market for McDonald’s ground leases remains active as investors are attracted to investment grade tenanted properties with long term leases.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Publishes Net Lease Medical Research Report

The Boulder Group’s Research Department has released a new research report providing comprehensive numbers and analysis of the activity in the National Net Lease Medical Market.

Highlights from the report are as follows:

• Overall cap rates for net lease medical properties remained unchanged from the third quarter of 2015 to the third quarter of 2016
• Investment grade tenants make up only 35% of the net lease medical sector
• Medical properties are priced at a 21 basis point discount when compared to the entire net lease market

The full report can be viewed online at http://bouldergroup.com/media/pdf/2016-Net-Lease-Medical-Report.pdf

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. In 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. More information on the firm can be found on The Boulder Group’s website at www.bouldergroup.com  

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Athletico Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Athletico Physical Therapy property located at 8905 South Commercial Avenue in Chicago, Illinois for $1,025,000. The Athletico Physical Therapy property is located in a densely populated area with significant barriers to entry.

The 4,535 square foot Athletico Physical Therapy building is located on a corner at the intersection of South Commercial Avenue and 89th Street. The property is benefitted by its proximity to the Advocate Trinity Hospital which is located approximately one mile west.  Retailers located in the immediate trade area include Walgreens, CVS, Chase Bank, Bank of America, US Bank, MB Financial Bank and McDonald’s. The surrounding area is densely populated with over 26,000 people living within a one mile radius of the property.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest real estate investment company. The purchaser was a west coast real estate investment company.

The new Athletico Physical Therapy lease is for ten years and rent is estimated to commence in October 2016. The lease features a 10% rental escalation in the primary term and in each of the two 5-year renewal option periods.  Athletico Physical Therapy is in the field of physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine and athletic training. Athletico began in Chicago in 1991 and today has over 330 facilities, employs over 4,000 clinical and administrative staff, and offers more than 40 specialty rehabilitation, outreach, and fitness services.

“The market for net lease properties in major MSAs remains active as these assets are in high demand among private investors.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “We are seeing many investors turn their attention to medical related office properties as they are highly resistant to e-commerce.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.

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The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Net Lease Best Buy Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Best Buy property located at 6502 Grape Road in South Bend, Indiana for $9,009,000.

The Best Buy is strategically positioned in a regional retail trade area approximately three miles from the prestigious University of Notre Dame. The University of Notre Dame has a total enrollment of approximately 12,000 students and there are approximately 160,000 people living within a five mile radius of the property.  The Best Buy is located along the area’s primary north-south thoroughfare directly across the street from a 920,000 square foot regional mall.  Retailers in the immediate area include Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s Club, Costco, Whole Foods, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Meijer, Menards, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and many others.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest real estate investment company. The purchaser was a west coast real estate investment company.

There are approximately seven years remaining on the Best Buy lease which expires March 20, 2023. The absolute triple net lease features a 3% rental escalation in the primary term and in each renewal option period. Best Buy is a leading retailer of technology and electric products with over 1,700 locations worldwide. Best Buy is an investment grade rated company with a Standard & Poor’s rating of BBB-.

“The market for net leased properties with shorter term leases remains active as investors are attracted to the higher yield these assets generate” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “Real estate fundamentals play an important role in evaluating short-term leased properties.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.

 www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Qdoba Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net lease Qdoba property located at 3225 Alpine Avenue NW in Grand Rapids, MI for $1,045,000.

The Qdoba property is strategically positioned along Alpine Avenue which is the trade area’s primary north-south thoroughfare that experiences traffic counts of 50,000 vehicles per day. The Qdoba is located directly across the street from Green Ridge Square which is a 406,597 square foot power center that is anchored by Target, Best Buy, TJ Maxx, Bed Bath & Beyond and Michael’s. Additional retailers located in the immediate trade area include Walmart, Sam’s Club, Home Depot, Menards, Meijer, Hobby Lobby, Kohl’s and Burlington Coat Factory.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest based real estate investment company. The purchaser was a high net worth individual based on the West Coast.

There are over five years remaining on the Qdoba lease which expires in September 2021. Qdoba recently exercised its first renewal option. The lease features no landlord responsibilities and a 15% rental escalation in the next renewal option period. Qdoba is a fast-casual Tex-Mex chain with over 600 locations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box.           

“Net lease properties with strong residual real estate value are highly sought after amongst the investment community.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “As there is a limited amount of long term core assets on the market, some net lease investors are seeking assets with shorter term leases in strong retail corridors for higher yields.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Triple Net Lease US Bank Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant US Bank property located at 1103 East 9th Street in Lockport, Illinois (Chicago MSA) for $2,100,000.

The US Bank property is strategically positioned at the signalized intersection of East 9th Street and Read Street. East 9th Street is the primary east-west thoroughfare in the trade area. The US Bank property is benefitted by its location within a retail trade area that is anchored by Walmart Supercenter and Jewel-Osco. Additional retailers located in the immediate retail corridor include Walgreens, Aldi, Ace Hardware, Sherwin-Williams, Advance Auto Parts, PNC Bank, Chase Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Sonic and McDonalds. Lewis University which has a total enrollment of approximately 6,500 students is located three miles west of the property.  US Bank is committed to this location as evidenced by their recent execution of a brand new ten year lease extension.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; an institutional investment firm.  The purchaser was a high net worth individual.

The US Bank lease is absolute triple net and expires in July 2026. The lease features annual rental escalations of 2.5% and three 5-year renewal option periods. U.S. Bank National Association is the seventh largest bank in the United States based on $416 billion in assets and the fourth largest in the US in total branches. U.S Bank National Association is an investment grade rated company with a Standard & Poor’s rating of AA-.

 “The market for properties occupied by major banks remains active as investors are attracted to investment grade rated companies” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “The market for long term leases remains active as these assets are highly sought after amongst private investors.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by CoStar and Real Capital Analytics. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Starbucks Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Starbucks property located at 630 Northwest Highway in Cary, Illinois for $1,650,000.

The new construction Starbucks property is strategically located along Northwest Highway which is the primary thoroughfare in the trade area. The Starbucks is strategically positioned as an outparcel to a Jewel-Osco grocery anchored center. The Jewel Osco center features a Dunkin Donuts that does not have a drive thru and is significantly out-positioned by the subject freestanding drive thru Starbucks.  Additional retailers located in the immediate trade area include Walgreens, ALDI, US Bank, Chase Bank, Fifth Third Bank, AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, McDonald’s and Taco Bell.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest based private partnership. The purchaser was a private west coast based real estate partnership.

The new Starbucks lease is for ten years and rent commenced in October 2016. The Starbucks lease features four 5-year renewal option periods with 10% rental escalations in each. Starbucks is an investment grade rated tenant with a Standard & Poor’s Rating of A-.

“Single tenant Starbucks properties continue to be in great demand with private investors.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “Properties with corporately guaranteed leases and rental escalations throughout remain at the forefront of investor demand because they provide investors with an inflationary hedge.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Walgreens property located at 4385 South Archer Avenue in Chicago, IL for $6,465,000.

The Walgreens property is strategically located at the heavily trafficked signalized intersection of Archer Avenue and Kedzie Avenue. This intersection experiences traffic counts in excess of 60,000 vehicles per day. The property is benefitted by its proximity to Interstate 55 which is located approximately one mile north. Interstate 55 experiences traffic counts in excess of 195,000 vehicles per day. The surrounding area is densely concentrated with commercial buildings and residential homes providing for significant barriers to entry.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest based private real estate firm.  The purchaser was a Midwest investment company.

The Walgreens is a strong performing store with high reported store sales.  Walgreens is committed to this location as evidenced by their recent execution of an early 10 year lease extension. There are over 14 years remaining on the Walgreens lease which expires December 31, 2030.

 “Established properties with proven operating histories continue to garner significant investor interest.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “While single tenant properties are selling in all types of locations; core markets, like Chicago, are at the forefront of investor demand.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased CVS Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased CVS Pharmacy located at 6820 North Pear Tree Lane in Peoria, Illinois for $4,198,000.

The 10,125 square foot CVS Pharmacy is located just off of the heavily trafficked signalized intersection of West War Memorial Drive and North Big Hollow Road which sees a combined 50,700 vehicles per day. West War Memorial Drive is a primary east-west thoroughfare in the area and a major retail corridor.  The CVS Pharmacy is benefitted from strong demographics with over 33,900 people living within three miles with an above average household income of $103,000.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the purchaser in the transaction; a private investor in a 1031 Exchange. The seller was a Midwest based partnership.

There are 20 years remaining on the recently extended CVS Pharmacy lease that expires August 31, 2036. CVS Pharmacy has successfully operated at this location since 1998 and recently executed a new 25 year lease extension demonstrating their commitment to this location. The CVS lease features five 5-year renewal option periods with 5% rental escalations in each. CVS is a publicly traded company with a market capitalization in excess of $104 billion CVS is an investment grade rated tenant with a Standard & Poor’s rating of BBB+.

“The market for well-located net lease properties remains active as these assets are in high demand amongst private investors” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “Established properties with proven operating histories continue to garner significant investor interest.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease in Hoffman Estates, IL

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a McDonald’s ground lease located at 1070 North Roselle Road in Hoffman Estates, Illinois for $2,990,000.

McDonald’s is the sole occupant of the property that features a 4,388 square foot building. The 0.97 acre parcel is located at the signalized intersection of Roselle Road and Golf Road, which experiences traffic counts in excess of 79,000 vehicles per day. The McDonald’s position in front of Party City, TJ Maxx, Savers, and Petland makes it highly visible to customers visiting the center.  The property is fully leased to McDonald’s with twenty years of lease term remaining and 8% rental increases every five years in both the primary term and renewal option periods.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The buyer and seller were Midwest based real estate investment firms.

McDonald’s is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (MCD), with a market capitalization of $101.6 billion. McDonald’s is an investment grade rated company with a Standard & Poor’s rating of BBB+.

“The market for ground leases with investment grade tenants remains strong as investors are attracted to the typical long term leases with rental escalations.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “The market for McDonald’s ground leases remains active as investors are attracted to investment grade tenanted properties with long term leases.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Publishes Net Lease Drug Store Research Report

The Boulder Group’s Research Department has released a new research report providing comprehensive numbers and analysis of the activity in the National Net Lease Drug Store Market.

Highlights from the report are as follows:

• Overall cap rates for CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens properties experienced an increase in cap rates of 33 basis points
  
  
• The supply of drug store properties on the market decreased by 23%
  
  
• Drug stores are priced at a 14 basis point premium when compared to the entire net lease retail market

The full report can be viewed online at http://www.bouldergroup.com/media/pdf/2016-Q3-Net-Lease-Drug-Store-Report.pdf

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. In 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. More information on the firm can be found on The Boulder Group’s website at www.bouldergroup.com  

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Triple Net Leased Dollar General

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant new construction Dollar General located at 6292 US Route 77 in Riviera, Texas for $1,260,000.

The 9,026 square foot Dollar General is strategically located along US Route 77 which is the area’s primary north-south thoroughfare. Retailers located in the immediate area include Burger King, Stripes, Dairy Queen, and Subway. 

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both parties in the transaction. The seller was a southeast based institution and the purchaser was an Illinois based private investor.

There are 15 years remaining on the Dollar General lease which expires in May, 2031. The lease features 10% rental escalations in each of the five 5-year renewal option periods. This absolute triple net lease features no landlord responsibilities. Texas is an income tax free state.  Dollar General is an investment grade rated company with a Standard & Poor’s rating of BBB. As of August 31, 2016, Dollar General operated over 13,000 stores located in 43 states.

“The market for new construction net leased dollar stores remains active as these assets are in high demand among private investors” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “New construction properties with long term leases to investment grade tenants with rental escalations are the most sought after net lease product.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by CoStar and Real Capital Analytics. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Dollar Tree

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant new construction Dollar Tree located at 1940 Main Street in Green Bay, Wisconsin for $1,678,000.

The newly constructed Dollar Tree is located on Main Street (Highway 141), a primary north-south thoroughfare in the area.  There are approximately 70,000 people living within a three mile radius of the property. Retailers in the immediate area include Copps (Kroger), Kohl’s, Hobby Lobby, Aldi, Walgreens, AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts and Tires Plus. 

Randy Blankstein and John Feeney of The Boulder Group represented both parties in the transaction. The seller was a Midwest based real estate development company and the buyer was Midwest based real estate investment firm.

The new Dollar Tree lease is for ten years with three 5-year renewal options. Dollar Tree is a Fortune 500 Company and currently operates more than 14,000 stores across 48 states & 5 Canadian provinces (under the brands Dollar Tree, Dollar Tree Canada & Family Dollar). Dollar Tree is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: DLTR) with a market cap in excess of $18 billion. 

“Well located single tenant assets with solid real estate fundamentals continue to be in the greatest demand” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  John Feeney, Vice President of The Boulder Group, added, “The market for new construction net leased dollar stores remains active as these assets are in high demand among private investors.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by CoStar and Real Capital Analytics. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

Dollar General Single Tenant Net Lease Properties For Sale

The Boulder Group is currently selling 26 Dollar General properties (available individually). More information can be found at  http://www.bouldergroup.com/NNN-Properties-For-Sale.html

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Lease Perkins Restaurant

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Perkins Restaurant & Bakery located at 3005 Highway 10 East in Moorhead, Minnesota for $2,100,000.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, which is part of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. Perkins has occupied this site since the structure was built in 1994 and updated in 2004. Perkins is scheduled for a full remodel in 2018. The property is strategically located along Highway 10 East which is a primary thoroughfare in the area and features traffic volumes in excess of 20,000 vehicles per day. The surrounding area features many national retailers including: McDonalds, Tractor Supply Company, K-Mart, and Target.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the purchaser in the transaction; a high net worth Midwest based investor.  The seller was a west coast high net worth individual.

There are five years remaining on the original 15 year lease with two 5-year renewal options.  Perkins Restaurant & Bakery operates 410 restaurants in 33 states and five Canadian provinces.

“Restaurant properties with corporate guarantees continue to garner significant interest amongst private investors” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “As there is a limited amount of long term core assets on the market, some net lease investors are seeking assets with shorter term leases in strong retail corridors for higher yields.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com

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The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Triple Net Lease Goodwill Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Goodwill property located at 2001 Progressive Parkway in Platteville, Wisconsin for $1,650,000.

The Goodwill property is positioned along US Route 151 adjacent to a Walmart Supercenter and Menards Hardware.  Additional retailers located in the immediate area include Ashley Furniture, Aldi, McDonald’s, Dollar Tree and Millennium Cinema.

Randy Blankstein and John Feeney of The Boulder Group represented both parties in the transaction.  The seller and buyer were both Midwest based private partnerships.

There are 2 years remaining on the Goodwill lease which expires November 30, 2018. The absolute triple net lease features 3% annual rental escalations in in the primary term and the two 5-year renewal option periods.  Goodwill is a nonprofit retail store that provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people who have barriers preventing them from otherwise obtaining a job.

“Goodwill is a tenant that has increasingly attracted attention from private investors” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group. John Feeney, Vice President of The Boulder Group, added, “Shorter term leases offer higher yields that are accretive to many investor types.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Starbucks Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Starbucks property located at 13945 Highway 13 Frontage Road in Savage, Minnesota for $1,475,000.

The 1,925 square foot Starbucks building is strategically located along Minnesota State Highway 13 in an affluent area in the Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA.  Minnesota State Highway 13 is the primary north-south thoroughfare in the trade area. The average household incomes within a one mile radius of the Starbucks property exceed $127,000 annually. The Starbucks is benefitted by its location within a strong retail trade area that is anchored by a SuperTarget, Cub Foods, Rainbow Foods, Walgreens and OfficeMax.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a West Coast private partnership.  The purchaser was a Midwest private partnership.

This is a proven Starbucks location as evidenced by the tenant’s recent execution of an early ten year lease extension. There are over 10 years remaining on the Starbucks lease which expires on July 31, 2026. The lease features rental escalations every five years and three 5-year renewal option periods. Starbucks is an investment grade rated company (S&P: A-) and is publicly traded (NASDAQ: SBUX) with a market capitalization in excess of $86 billion.

“Single tenant Starbucks properties continue to be in great demand with private investors.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “Properties with corporately guaranteed leases and rental escalations throughout remain at the forefront of investor demand because they provide investors with an inflationary hedge.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Publishes 3rd Quarter Net Lease Market Research Report

The Boulder Group’s Research Department has released a new research report providing comprehensive numbers and analysis of the 3rd quarter activity in the National Net Lease Market.

Highlights from the report are as follows:

• Cap rates for net leased retail properties reached a new historic low level
  
  
• Cap rates for net leased office and industrial properties decreased by 17 and 12 basis points respectively
  
  
• Overall property supply of retail, office and industrial net lease assets increased by 2% from Q2 2016 to Q3 2016

The full report can be viewed online at http://www.bouldergroup.com/media/pdf/2016-Q3-Net-Lease-Research-Report.pdf

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. In 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. More information on the firm can be found on The Boulder Group’s website at www.bouldergroup.com  

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Leased Rite Aid Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Rite Aid property located at 8230 Cazenovia Road in Manlius, New York for $3,800,000.

The 12,795 square foot Rite Aid property is strategically positioned along Cazenovia Road which is a primary north-south thoroughfare in the trade area. The Rite Aid is positioned just south of the signalized intersection of Cazenovia Road and Enders Road. The surrounding area is affluent with average household incomes of $150,000 within a one mile radius of the property. This Rite Aid store is a strategically located property with the closest Walgreens positioned over 11 miles away.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; an East Coast based partnership of high net worth individuals. The purchaser was an East Coast based investor in a 1031 Exchange.

There are over ten years remaining on the Rite Aid lease which expires in February 2027. The lease features a 7% rental escalation in the first renewal option period and 10% rental escalations in each of the remaining five renewal option periods. Rite Aid operates approximately 4,600 stores in 31 states of the United States and the District of Columbia. The company sells prescription drugs and a range of other merchandise, including over-the-counter medications, health and beauty aids, personal care items, cosmetics, household items, food and beverages, greeting cards, seasonal merchandise, and other every day and convenience products.

“Net lease Rite Aid properties are highly sought after amongst high yield investors.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “Established properties with proven operating histories continue to garner significant investor interest.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. 

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The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Jiffy Lube Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Jiffy Lube property located at 3115 South Street in Lafayette, Indiana for $910,000.

The Jiffy Lube property is located at the southwest corner of the heavily trafficked signalized intersection of South Street and South Earl Avenue. South Street is the primary east-west thoroughfare that connects Lafayette to Interstate 65.  The Jiffy Lube is located in close proximity to Purdue University, which has an enrollment in excess of 39,000 students. The property is benefitted from its’ location within a dominant retail corridor that features Home Depot, Target, Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx, Sam’s Club, and Chase Bank.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both parties in the transaction.  The seller was a Midwest based private partnership while the buyer was a private REIT.

There are over 6 years remaining on the corporately guaranteed Jiffy Lube lease which expires October 31, 2022. The absolute triple net lease features 3% rental escalations in each of the three 5-year renewal option periods. Jiffy Lube is a subsidiary of Shell Oil Co. with over 2,000 locations. Shell Oil Co. is an investment grade rated company with a Standard & Poor’s rating of A.

“Jiffy Lube properties with solid real estate fundamentals continue to be in strong demand.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group. Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “Shorter term leases with corporate guarantees offer higher yields that are accretive to many investor types.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com