Menlo Equities recognizes that every property has its own set of problems, risks and opportunities. Menlo Equities separates perceived risks from actual risks in its underwriting process and seeks to actively manage actual risk through pricing, financial strucuring, asset management or a combination thereof.

The principals at Menlo Equities have demonstrated expertise in identifying real estate and capital markets trends through their early entry into the REIT IPO market, the Atlanta warehouse market and the Silicon Valley office/R&D market.

This expertise is also of significant value in determining the appropriate timing and method of implementing exit strategies. Recognizing the near term peak in Silicon Valley property values in FYE 2000, Menlo Equities sold nearly 30% of its Silicon Valley portfolio in June to August 2000 - disposing of "B" properties with tenants of lower credit quality.