Flex Office Building in Minnetonka (Minneapolis, MN)
Baker Tech
254,274 square foot, five building, single-story flex office complex.
Acquired in November 2017.
74% occupied at acquisition, but only 60% occupied when excluding month-to-month tenants
Located on the I-494 corridor and Highway 62, with excellent freeway visibility near the affluent areas of Lake Minnetonka.
Business plan to renovate the property grounds, signage, and landscaping to improve property’s curb appeal, aggressively lease the remaining vacancies, and improve tenant retention.
Investment Highlights
Sold property December 2020.
Financed with a senior loan that included funding for leasing costs and prepayment flexibility to allow for multiple exit scenarios.
Implemented a $0.5mm capital improvement program to upgrade landscaping, outdoor amenities, and signage to re-brand the property fuel leasing velocity.
Within months of acquisition, signed over 31,000 square feet of new leases and renewals and increased occupancy to 71%.