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Shopping Center Investment Resources

Explore our learning center to learn about essential investment principles, industry vocabulary and definitions, smart retail strategies, and opinions from top retail real estate professionals. 

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For a guided learning experience, choose from any or all of the four paths below to become more educated on investing in shopping centers, investing passively in real estate, investing in alternatives or "alts", and how RockStep Capital is bringing something new and dynamic to the world of retail real estate.

Shopping Center 101

This journey will educate you on the primary retail asset that RockStep Capital works with: shopping centers.

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This journey centers around passive investing and how new investors can break into the passive real estate space.

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This journey will teach you about the popular method of diversifying your investment portfolio through alternatives.

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This journey will give you a glimpse into the culture and strategy that guides all aspects of life at RockStep. 

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The Ultra-Wealthy Alternative: TIGER 21's Investment Philosophy

In this article, we explore and break down TIGER 21's unique strategy for investing in alternatives.
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Breaking Down Essential Components Of The CRE Capital Stack

Understand the four core components of the real estate capital stack and what each means to investors like you.
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Videos

The Pop-Up Revolution: How Temporary Stores Transform the Retail Landscape

Master the components of pop-up retail, how it benefits shopping centers, and why investors should learn about it.
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The Magic of the Tenant Mix: The Guide to Tenant Types in Shopping Centers

There are four tenant types in shopping centers, and maintaining the right combination takes skill. Learn how the experts balance these types.
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Positive vs Negative Leverage: Mastering Real Estate Investment For Maximum Returns

This article dives into leverage, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of positive and negative leverage.
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506(b) vs. 506(c) Explained: How New Investors Can Access Private Deals

Discover the two paths to investing in private real estate, comparing and contrasting 506(b) and 506(c) options for beginner investors.
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6 Universal Rules To Know About 1031 Exchange Opportunities

Learn the six universal rules for 1031 exchanges in real estate investing, and which rules present opportunities and which ones present challenges.
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7 Reasons Why HomeTowns Are The Most Promising CRE Market

Discover the top seven ways that HomeTown markets offer bigger opportunities than "big city" primary markets.
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Achieving Shopping Center Success: How Sponsors Attract & Retain Top Tenants

Andy Weiner shares how sponsors can attract and retain top tenants at their shopping centers while increasing traffic and revenue at the properties.
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Alternative Investing Club: Investing In Shopping Centers

Watch Andy's appearance on The Alternative Investing Club Show to discover more about RockStep's latest fund opportunity.
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Alternative Investing Club: Live Deal Pitch For Southgate

Andy discussed the Southgate deal with the Alternative Investor Club, highlighting the value and security of grocery-anchored centers.
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Andy Weiner's Top 10 Big Band Songs

This article explores Andy Weiner's top big band songs and how his passion for swing has influenced RockStep and the driving goal of the company.
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