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Vacant space has a way of making half-price rent look tempting. But as Mike and Marc explain, filling a bay quickly can create a much more expensive problem if the tenant, buildout, or lease structure is wrong.

In this episode of “In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc,” the hosts discuss tenant qualification, corporate guarantees, specialized buildouts, and why landlords should think carefully before renovating an empty space. They also cover when white-boxing makes sense, how preventive HVAC and plumbing maintenance can head off costly surprises, and creative ways to structure tenant improvements through reduced rent or rent abatement. Sometimes the smartest upgrade is simply cleaning the windows and resisting the urge to install carpet the next tenant will immediately replace.

Presented by NAI FMA Realty, serving Lincoln, Nebraska and beyond with expertise in commercial real estate brokerage, property management, leasing, investment sales, and market insight.

Plus, In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc wants to hear from you! Send your commercial real estate questions to podcast@naifma.com or thevault@naifma.com, and your question could become part of a future episode.

Thanks for tuning in to In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc—where we break down commercial real estate without putting you to sleep. Powered by NAI FMA Realty in Lincoln, Nebraska. For more, visit naifmarealty.com.

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Matching pants are optional. Patience and thick skin? Those come with the job.

On this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, Mike Ball and Marc Hausmann of NAI FMA Realty share a candid look at starting a career in commercial real estate. From returning calls and listening more than you talk to building relationships and finding a supportive team, they discuss the habits that help new brokers gain traction—and why success takes time.

They also tackle the emotional roller coaster of deals falling apart, the value of learning from industry veterans, and the work-life flexibility that makes the challenges worthwhile. Along the way: a few Chicago Bulls comparisons and an elevator ride that doubles as a coping strategy.

Plus, In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc wants to hear from you! Send your commercial real estate questions to podcast@naifma.com or thevault@naifma.com, and your question could become part of a future episode.

Thanks for tuning in to In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc—where we break down commercial real estate without putting you to sleep. Powered by NAI FMA Realty in Lincoln, Nebraska. For more, visit naifmarealty.com.

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Property management rarely gets applause when everything works, but it always gets the phone call when something doesn’t. Scott Vyskocil, Senior Vice President of Property Management, joins Mike and Marc to share lessons from a career spent solving problems, serving owners, and keeping commercial properties moving forward.

Scott discusses his transition from managing regional malls to third-party commercial real estate, why management touches every department, and how the profession has evolved into a more financially focused form of asset management. The conversation explores budgeting, CAM expenses, capital planning, tenant retention, and the value professional management can bring to property owners.

They also examine the industry’s shift from reacting to today’s issue toward preparing for costs years in advance, plus the opportunities and uncertainty surrounding AI and property technology. Along the way, Scott explains why an empty calendar can be a warning sign—and why snow is never just weather when a budget is involved.

Presented by NAI FMA Realty, serving Lincoln, Nebraska, and beyond with expertise in commercial real estate brokerage, property management, leasing, investment sales, and market insight.

Plus, In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc wants to hear from you! Send your commercial real estate questions to podcast@naifma.com or thevault@naifma.com, and your question could become part of a future episode.

Thanks for tuning in to In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc—where we break down commercial real estate without putting you to sleep. Powered by NAI FMA Realty in Lincoln, Nebraska. For more, visit naifmarealty.com.