Real Finds Podcast

Flex Office Spaces: Balancing Freedom and Structure With Drew Cunningham – RFP #35

 

Welcome to this special edition of our podcast series, where we’re honored to have Drew Cunningham, the Chief Operating Officer and a Partner at The Dilweg Companies, as our guest. Drew’s rich commercial real estate experience in managing significant public and private real estate portfolios makes him an invaluable source of insights for our discussion.

In this episode, we address the pressing question of the viability of office spaces as an investment class in today’s market. Contrary to popular belief, office spaces are far from becoming obsolete. We focus on the emerging trend of ‘flex office’ spaces, which is rapidly transforming the landscape of real estate. Drew offers his expert perspective on what ‘flex office’ entails, the factors fueling its demand and growth, and the financial complexities associated with developing these flexible workspaces.

Additionally, we engage in a detailed analysis of a five-year growth strategy for office spaces, examining the prospects and potential of this sector in the near future. This episode is packed with crucial information for anyone interested in the dynamics of real estate investment and market trends.

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Gordon Lamphere J.D.

Gordon is a licensed Illinois & Wisconsin Real Estate Broker, who manages the commercial sales and leasing team. Gordon also leads Van Vlissingen and Co’s media marketing team. He is an honors graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School.

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