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Eric Plesman discusses the principles of institutional real estate investing, focusing on patient capital and its impact on investment decisions.

In this episode, Eric Plesman, President & CEO of Oxford Properties, challenges prevailing narratives on institutional real estate investing. We dig into whether permanent pension capital changes investment decisions, what separates trophy office from secular decline, and why patient capital makes you behave differently than investors operating on defined timelines. Join us as we discuss Oxford's key development criteria which include the ever-important location, demand durability, operational leverage, and ESG resilience. The conversation includes specific examples from Oxford's portfolio, including the recent acquisition of properties from CPP and the development of Hudson Yards, as well as perspectives on how factors like AI and geopolitical uncertainty affect real estate markets. Director: Denise DeLorey Interview by: Cherry Tang Production by: Lacey Cochran Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/dance-with-me License code: KQAWWN4CWQXDF01E

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