What Are Key Elements of Successful Coworking Operator-Landlord Deals?
Release Date: 02/26/2025
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What does a successful operator-landlord partnership actually look like?
Previously this season (Ep2), we explored how landlords and operators struggle to align on flexible office deals.
In this episode of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker sits down with Kylie VanBuren, Director of Real Estate Transactions at Industrious, to explore how the best landlord-operator partnerships are structured, and why transparency, underwriting, and financial modeling are the keys to success.
đź’ˇ Key Topics Discussed:
âś… Why landlords are increasingly moving away from traditional lease models
âś… How revenue-sharing & management agreements create win-win partnerships
âś… The underwriting strategies that build trust between landlords & operators
âś… How valuation tools impact flex space deals
This episode explores what good looks like and what needs to happen for more partnerships to work.
If you’re a landlord, operator, investor, or involved in the future of workspace, this episode is packed with fact-based insights and strategies you can’t afford to miss.
If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to subscribe, like, and comment with your biggest takeaway!
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