Data Center Primer - does anyone know where there is a data center primer?
I'm looking to understand the basics of this CRE space. I've reviewed presentations by the public REITs, but can't seem to find a "primer" (i.e., a paper of sorts explaining the basics of the product) anywhere. Anyone have suggestions?
[{"id": "gfzsc2n", "text": "Ashburn, Virginia is the data center capitol of the world. Here is a link to Loudon County's website with some helpful information. \n\nhttps://biz.loudoun.gov/key-business-sectors/data-centers/\n\n\nYou should contact the guy on the right hand side of the website for the best resources to look at.", "replies": [{"id": "gg3v53h", "text": "Great stuff. Thank you for the suggestion!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg0378n", "text": "Green street advisors has a good overview, if you don\u2019t have access $$$$$$$$. Could also try and cold call the coverage analyst and see if you could get some of there time. An investment sales broker might be helpful too. In any event both instances would require you to be a credible investor in the space.", "replies": [{"id": "gg3v1r9", "text": "Appreciate the response. I'll try the cold call approach and see how far I get. Could be fun.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg03g2p", "text": "I seem to remember M&amp;M doing a webinar about them....", "replies": [{"id": "gg3v9vm", "text": "Since I'm looking for a primer, not super versed in the space...M&amp;M? I'm assuming we're not talking about the chocolate candy here...", "replies": [{"id": "ggdefeo", "text": "Marcus and Millichap. They are an investment sales brokerage firm.", "replies": [{"id": "gicjc2q", "text": " I couldn't find any webinar on the topic on their website, but thanks for the thought.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]