In the season six finale, " Whistleblower ," Dwight Schrute officially becomes the owner of Scranton Business Park. This shift in power turns the "Assistant to the Regional Manager" into Michael Scott's literal landlord. 🏗️ The Acquisition

: When Dunder Mifflin faces financial trouble, Dwight's ownership ensures he is the one person the company cannot afford to lose—if they fire him, they still have to pay him rent every month. Scranton Business Park | Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki

: In a deleted concept, he even considers ending the beloved "Pretzel Day" as a cost-cutting measure. 💼 Power Dynamics & Renovations

As the new owner, Dwight implements a series of "efficiency" measures that prioritize profit over employee comfort:

: He eventually opens "Dwight’s Gym for Muscles" in the building to generate even more revenue from his coworkers.

: After Jo Bennett, CEO of Sabre, tells Dwight that "smart people invest in real estate," he decides to expand his portfolio beyond the beet farm.

: He likely leveraged the equity from Schrute Farms and his substantial sales commissions—earned during a period with no commission caps under Sabre—to fund the multi-million dollar purchase. 📏 Dwight’s Management Style