Case Study – Rick Heinz from Anaheim Automotive Properties

By Champion in : Case Studies // Apr 20 2010

Real estate investor lauds Champion’s focus on relationships. Rick Heinz, owner of Anaheim Automotive Properties, and purchaser of top-quality commercial real estate properties, knows a good deal when he sees one. “Our company recently acquired the Arrowhead Ranch Plaza in Glendale, Arizona, a property developed by Champion,” Heinz says.

“It was an excellent investment, and on many counts, our experience working with Ricky Lyons and his team was also excellent.” “Our companies work very well together,” Heinz adds. “Champion takes a long-term view on all of their developments, and puts tremendous value on relationships. They are always looking out for the interests of their strategic partners. They are not just trying to build a project and sell it. They operate from a bigger, more inclusive perspective.”

Heinz says the Arrowhead Ranch Plaza was a great investment because Champion had already attracted many high-quality tenants who were very satisfied.

“Because of Champion, I inherited a lot of great tenants who are very happy with their situation. This makes it so much easier for us, as the property owners, to keep tenants, and attract new ones. And happy tenants means better cash flow and increases in the value of our property.” In addition, Heinz says Champion’s other projects in the area have also increased the value of his investment. “Champion also developed the office condominium project known as Arrowhead Commons adjacent to the retail center,” he says.

“The popularity of these office condominiums largely occupied by owners generates a lot of traffic for the retailers, further enhancing their prosperity, and ours.” Heinz adds that the professionals at Champion have made the entire process much simpler, and yet more comprehensive. “They have exceeded all of our expectations. They have done what they said they would do, and finished what they started. They are team players who have everyone’s interests at heart. I look forward to considering an investment in one of their future developments.”