Operational real estate is increasingly on investors' radars, but it often remains misunderstood. If you are used to traditional commercial real estate, operational assets seem complex, intimidating, and challenging to navigate. There may be a temptation to eschew opportunities in operational real...
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The Analyst
Should valuers be more explicit?Premium
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