How does the Fund utilize research?
MEPTs approach to research is different from most managers in that research is a core function within the MEPT organization, integrated into all acquisition and asset management functions throughout all aspects of the organization and is conducted on a day-to-day basis by Kennedys acquisition and asset management staff, not simply by a separate research department. In contrast to other organizations where a large research department collects and analyzes market information for dissemination to other staff, Kennedy, MEPTs real estate advisor, places a strong emphasis on having each of the acquisition officers and asset managers analyze the markets and assets for which they are responsible and communicate this information internally. MEPT subscribes on a regular or periodic basis to a variety of on-line databases, journals, newspapers and other resources, including NCREIF, CoStar Data, Economy.com, REIS.com, Strategic Economic Decisions, Conerly Economic Consulting Services, and scores o
