Karen E. Kennedy is a visionary leader behind National Asset Services (NAS) and NAS Investment Solutions. Since founding NAS in 2008, she has redefined commercial real estate management—first focusing on tenant-in-common properties and later Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). Under her expert guidance, NAS has become one of the nation’s most respected full-service real estate firms, managing a portfolio valued at over $3.36 billion across more than 187 properties in thirty-one states.
In 2017, Karen expanded her impact by launching NAS Investment Solutions, a division dedicated to acquiring and enhancing commercial real estate investments across all sectors. Using DSTs to structure properties as fractional interests, her innovative approach allows investors to participate in high-quality, investment-grade assets without the burden of day-to-day management. This model supports flexible participation through traditional cash investments, self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs), or 1031 exchanges, aligning with goals of portfolio diversification, tax deferral, or passive income generation. With professional property management from NAS, investors can enjoy the benefits of fractional ownership in well-located, investment grade commercial real estate.
Kaaren has over 30 years of experience in asset and property management, including office, retail, multifamily, student housing, and industrial flex properties. Her expertise in leasing, project management, construction, and property development has driven success for industry leaders such as The Festival Companies, The Patrician Group, The Meadows Group, G/K Development, and Kesco. Her pioneering investment solutions maximize asset value through meticulous underwriting, evaluation, and strategic planning.
Karen’s leadership at NAS and NAS Investment Solutions underscores her commitment to democratizing access to investment-grade real estate. By leveraging innovative DST structures, she empowers investors to build robust, diversified portfolios, making high-quality commercial property ownership both attainable and efficient. Her groundbreaking work continually sets new standards for excellence in a dynamic market.
