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RCLCO

RCLCO

Real Estate

Bethesda, Maryland 9,625 followers

Investment Advisory | Enterprise Strategy | Real Estate Analytics

About us

Since 1967, RCLCO (formerly Robert Charles Lesser & Co.) has been the “first call” for real estate developers, investors, the public sector, and non-real estate companies and organizations seeking strategic and tactical advice regarding property investment, planning, and development. RCLCO leverages quantitative analytics and a strategic planning framework to provide end-to-end business planning and implementation solutions at an entity, portfolio, or project level. With the insights and experience gained over 50 years and thousands of projects – touching over $5B of real estate activity each year – RCLCO brings success to all product types across the United States and around the world. RFA is a SEC registered investment advisor, collectively hereinafter (“RFA”). The information provided by RFA (or any portion thereof) may not be copied or distributed without RFA’s prior written approval. All statements are current as of the date written and do not constitute an offer or solicitation to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it would be unlawful to make such offer or solicitation.

Website
http://www.rclco.com
Industry
Real Estate
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bethesda, Maryland
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1967
Specialties
Real Estate Consulting, Public Sector Planning, Litigation Support, Strategic Planning & Portfolio Structure, Institutional Investment Strategy, Market Analysis, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, Valuation Services, Market Positioning & Pricing, Expert Testimony, and Real Estate Economics

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  • At RCLCO and RFA, we’re advancing real estate analytics by thoughtfully integrating AI—enhancing efficiency, insight, and quality while upholding rigorous human oversight and data security. Our commitment, which has defined RCLCO’s work for almost six decades: smarter solutions, robust quality control, and strategic advice you can trust. https://hubs.ly/Q04hwcrv0 #RealEstate #AI #Innovation

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    RERI would like to thank Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate for hosting our annual conference. Wrapping up today, it featured a day and a half of original academic research presentations and dynamic industry discussions. We would like to thank our sponsors Green Street, RCLCO, CREnetics and all the researchers and practitioners who made the event a success. Read the papers and executive summaries here: https://lnkd.in/eF2YTwXk

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  • Los Angeles has no shortage of creative energy or world-class investment, but execution remains the city's greatest challenge. That was the central focus at ULI LA's Experiential Economy Talk, hosted at RCLCO's Brentwood offices. Leaders across real estate, policy, sports, and culture gathered to address the growing gap between what is built and what is experienced. The conversation kept returning to one theme: aligning public and private leadership to deliver on what the city is already capable of isn't just overdue, it's urgent. With global events on the horizon, where do you think the biggest gap between ambition and execution still exists? Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q04gS4q90

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    I'm fortunate to continuously have the opportunity to collaborate with this group of highly talented people in a creative environment to provide strategic guidance that is market driven, analytically based, and financially sound. 

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    𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱. Successful real estate development isn't just about finding the right site. It's about knowing what to build, for who, and at what price. RCLCO's Development Feasibility service brings the market intelligence and financial analytics to answer those questions with confidence, backed by over nearly 60 years of experience and deep knowledge of consumer behavior, regional growth dynamics, and market trends across all geographic markets. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: clear, customized recommendations that move projects forward. What would it mean for your next project to have that kind of clarity going in? https://hubs.li/Q04gpnwm0 #DevelopmentFeasibility #RealEstate #RealEstateDevelopment #RCLCO

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    In our latest 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 podcast episode, Brent Herrington, President and CEO of DMB Development, discusses his career, and current collaborations with The Walt Disney Company —all the while reflecting on the tenets of placemaking and urban design that have guided him throughout his journey (https://hubs.li/Q04gwsyb0). Here is Brent's thoughts on working with Disney’s Imagineers:

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    𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗨𝗟𝗜 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲: Three days in Nashville, 4,500+ industry peers, and a more optimistic tone at the 2026 ULI Spring Meeting. The mood across capital markets, real estate fundamentals, and AI reflected an industry that has spent the last few years resetting and is now starting to look forward again. A few themes that stood out to the RCLCO team: • 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸. Banks, life companies, and private credit are actively quoting again, particularly for stabilized multifamily and industrial. Equity is available too, but investors remain disciplined. • 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗥𝗥. With the 10-year settling in the 4s and cap rate compression unlikely to drive returns, execution matters more than ever. Investors are looking for distributions and operational excellence. • 𝗧𝗵𝗲 “𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆” 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱. Pricing stabilized faster than many expected, and below-replacement-cost buying is getting harder to find. • 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆. Deliveries are falling, starts remain well below peak levels, and many developers are already positioning for the 2026–2028 vintage. • 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. From keynote discussions to hallway conversations, the industry has largely moved past “should we use AI?” to “how fast can we integrate it into workflows that actually create value?” and “does AI reduce work, or simply expand what teams are capable of accomplishing?” 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗖𝗟𝗖𝗢 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 We may look back and realize this meeting quietly marked a turning point. Capital is selectively flowing. Supply is thinning. The next cycle won't be defined by cheap money or cap rate compression, but by discipline, operational excellence, and the firms willing to invest in the future. See you in Miami this fall!

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    Last week at the Urban Land Institute Spring Meeting, Perkins Eastman was proud to serve as a corporate partner and highlight our work locally.    We participated in three meaningful discussions on the future of Nashville with the incoming implementation of our East Bank development plan – 338 acres and 22 million square feet of new development, replete with new parks and multimodal streets and trails across a two-mile-long stretch of the Cumberland River. The plan will extend the booming downtown and Music Row district with a direct connection to the new Tennessee Titans Stadium, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and mixed-use developments which will bring much needed housing and culture to the city’s east side. The city is exploding in growth with nearly 100 new residents per day and the addition serves as a vital new expansion.   On Tuesday, we joined The Fallon Company for a tour of the site. On Thursday, Eric Fang presented at the Public Development and Infrastructure Council day, which was followed by a panel discussion with the Public Private Partnerships Council with Vaughan Davies, moderated by Hilary Kinder Bertsch, FAIA. It was great to have so many meaningful discussions on the city's continued growth with our clients, partners, and industry colleagues.   As Office of Mayor Freddie O'Connell said, the transformative plan is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the city. It also serves as an example of the potential of urban planning when public and private partners come together with a shared vision for the community.    Office of Mayor Freddie O'Connell East Bank Development Authority The Fallon Company RCLCO Metro Nashville Planning Department Pillars Development Group   #ULISpring #ULI #EastBank #EastBankNashville #PerkinsEastman

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    What a big week at ULI CO! Thank you to all who joined us at our events this week including: - ULI Northern Colorado's Spring Fling - DeTour | Cleo Parker Robinson Center for the Healing Arts Expansion hosted by the Young Leaders Group - RCLCO's State of the Mountain Resort Markets presented by Dana Schoewe It was so fun seeing our members, and we hope to see you at another event soon: https://lnkd.in/gfGfTq6H

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