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6. Capitalize on the buildingā€™s strengths

What features made the building attractive when it was brand new? Reframe those strengths to giveā€¦

5. Create a communication plan for the current occupants

You need to manage tenant expectations by letting the current occupants know about the workā€¦

4. Develop an exit strategy for the property

What is the highest and best use for the property? If you were to convert the building for adaptiveā€¦

3. Look for local or regional economic incentives.

Second-generation buildings may sometimes be offered local tax or financing incentives,ā€¦

2. Take a realistic look at the surrounding neighborhood.

What ā€œvalue-perceivedā€ amenities are present today that were not in place when the property firstā€¦

1. Ask the hard bottom-line questions first.

What is the objective of renovating the building or interior space? Why do it now? Whatā€™s the winā€¦

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