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Office Space in Kansas City Equipment Leases

Given the current state of our economy, leasing office equipment might be a more sound financial option for businesses than taking out commercial loans. The benefits of leasing depend on the different types of leases. Here is a little bit about the two primary kinds of commercial equipment leases:

Capital Lease – In this type of lease, both the asset and the corresponding debt are recorded on the lessee’s balance sheet. Because of this, the lessee holds all the tax benefits, with deductions for the interest part of the lease payment and depreciation expense. When the lease term ends, the lessee can either get the equipment’s title transferred to them, or have the option to by the equipment for a minimal price (i.e. one dollar).
Operating Lease – In this kind of lease, the lessor keeps the ownership of the equipment or asset. When the term of the lease ends, the lessee can either return the piece of equipment to the lessor, or buy it at a fair market price. The lessor retains tax benefits, including depreciation of the asset and any tax credits, but these benefits may be transferred to the lessee in the form of lower lease payments.

If you decide that leasing office equipment is the best option for your business, look into these different types of leases to decide which one is a better fit!

To learn more about Kansas City office space for lease through Southcreek, give a commercial real estate broker in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100!

The Benefits of Using a Real Estate Specialist to Find Office Space Kansas

In smaller real estate markets, brokers and sales agents are often generalists. However, in larger cities, brokers and agents often have additional training and possibly accreditation in an area of specialization. There are a number of different ways to specialize:

Retail space
Industrial property
Office space
Real estate investments

Within each of these areas you might find further specialization:

Specific areas of retail, i.e. shopping malls
Investment brokers strictly specializing in real estate investment trusts (REITs)
Specific industries such as banks, law firms, technology companies, or call centers
Agents working with only buyers or sellers
Agents finding property for rent or lease

For each industry type you might be able to find a broker who has training and experience in that area and can strategically scratch your business with the best real estate for you. Larger firms often have many different categories with several specialists for each category, while smaller firms might either take a generalist approach or only focus on one area of real estate.

You will first want to determine the specific needs of your business before finding a specialist who can help you meet your needs. The benefit of using a specialist is that she or he will know the ins and outs of renting a specific type of property, and will be more likely to deliver a favorable outcome for your business rental.

If you would like to learn more about commercial realty in Kansas City give one of a commercial real estate broker in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100!

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Discount Near Southcreek Overland Park

This summer, if you are looking for some good deals on cool summer fun, Schlitterbahn Waterpark is offering some great discounts to Southcreek Office Park tenants! Schlitterbahn, located at 9400 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66112, is the only waterpark in Kansas City that offers a river tubing adventure with a lazy river that takes you through the entire park.

Other attractions include an uphill water coaster, mammoth tubing rivers including the world’s longest tidal wave river, gigantic slides, whitewater tube chutes, 13 mini slides for kids, relaxing beach areas and a giant hot tub with a swim-up refreshment bar. In 2011, Schlitterbahn added a multi-million dollar expansion that includes the only surf ride in the region, a 3000-foot rapids river, two head-first mat slides, a totally enclosed dark tube slide and two new tube chutes.

Schlitterbahn is offering Southcreek Office Park tenants the opportunity to save $7 on the online purchase an all day admission and $15 on a season pass. To take advantage of this deal, follow these steps:

1.   Visit Schlitterbahn.com and click on Kansas City.
2.   Click on GET TICKETS and select Admission Tickets or Season Passes.
3.   Enter the Promo Code: DDIRS12.

Note: this offer is only available for online purchase of tickets and not at the park entrance. In addition to this great discount, Schlitterbahn also offers free parking, provides free lifejacket and tube usage, and welcomes patrons to bring their own picnics inside the park.

The Schlitterbahn discount is one of many deals offered to tenants of DDI Commercial Overland Park. If you would like to learn more about the benefits offered to our tenants, give a DDI commercial real estate broker in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100.