🎧 Episode 1: Ottumwa, IA Strip Center Investment Opportunity

Guest: Josh Kirby, Stanbrough Realty

Contact: josh.kirby@stanbroughrealty.com · 515-402-7941

Location: 613-641 E Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA

Duration: 13 minutes

Episode Summary

Host Spencer Schelp talks with Josh Kirby of Stanbrough Realty about a rare small-market portfolio in Ottumwa, IA — a three-building mixed-use property held by the same ownership for over 30 years. The asset includes a 4,500 SF Nucara Pharmacy building (built 2005), a 6-unit 12,000 SF strip center (built 1968), and a two-story mixed-use building with four new apartments (2020 conversion) above 6,000 SF of office space.

The property is free & clear, asking $1.8 million, with seller financing available (15–20 % down, 5-year term, interest-only possible). Current NOI ≈ $166 K, 100 % occupied today with minor vacancy expected early 2026. Ownership is retiring and prefers to sell on contract to a qualified operator who values steady cash flow and small-market stability. Local management is in place for hands-off buyers.

Highlights

  • 🏢 Three parcels / three buildings — mix of retail & residential.
  • 🧱 Long-term ownership (30 + years) — ready to retire.
  • 💰 Free & clear · Asking $1.8 M · NOI ≈ $166 K.
  • 🤝 Seller financing: 15–20 % down · 5-year term · interest-only option.
  • 🧍‍♂️ Local management in place for out-of-area buyers.
  • 📈 Tenants: Nucara Pharmacy, Quiznos, Smoothie shop, CPAs, offices + 4 new apartments.
  • 🔧 Condition: solid — minor parking-lot sealcoat only; separate electric, gas & water meters.
  • 🌆 Market: Ottumwa (25–30 K pop.), stable blue-collar corridor in SE Iowa.