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COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT March/April 2016 Vol. XXXV No.2 26 43 Has the hotel market peaked? COVER STORY Fixer Uppers Tenants: Are you ready to see your new offi ce space? by Beth Mattson-Tieg FEATURES 22 Student Housing As off-campus housing changes communities, asset- rich investors vie for the best properties. Markets Forecast Rising interest rates will not upset the apple cart this year. by Patrick Ward Lease Landlords can benefi t but they also need to be wary of details. by Sara S. Patterson 31 2016 Capital 34 Adding Value Operations assessment may be the icing on the cake. by Jeff Yetter, CCIM, LEED-AP CCIM.com 38 The Franchisee by Jessica T. Zolotorofe COLUMNS 2 10 12 14 16 18 20 President’s Desk Business Issues CCIM Q&A Financing Focus Investment Analysis Legal Briefs CCIM Education D E PA RT M E N T S 6 42 44 45 48 Market Trends Regional Outlook International Beat Deal Makers CCIM Connections March | April | 2016 1