Service-Based Retail That Endures: Ravi Jagtiani’s Syndication Strategy

Is retail really dying — or is it just evolving?

In this episode, Bruce Bean welcomes back Ravi Jagtiani to talk about why service-based retail continues to thrive, how syndication fits into today’s market, and why small businesses are seeing a surge in demand.

Ravi shares how his firm focuses on retail shopping centers and single-tenant properties that are resistant to e-commerce disruption. Instead of big-box retailers, Ravi invests in necessity-based tenants like childcare centers, hair salons, dental clinics, chiropractors, and neighborhood restaurants — businesses people physically need to visit.

He explains how blending investment-grade tenants with local mom-and-pop operators creates balance and stability within retail centers. Ravi also dives into his expertise in the childcare space, where he sells a significant share of daycare businesses across California. With many owners retiring and buyers actively seeking recession-resistant businesses, this niche remains strong.

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