Health Care Real Estate Attracting Foreign Capital, Analyst Says

Michael Knott, managing director at Green Street Advisors, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2016: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

After a quiet year for the health care sector for most of 2016, an “explosion of deals” worth in excess of $ 5 billion has occurred recently, Knott observed. The trend underscores the significant amount of capital available for the sector, especially foreign capital, he noted.

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Trump Win Creates Uncertainty for Health Care REITs, Buller Says

Steve Buller, portfolio manager with Fidelity Investments, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2016: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

Buller received NAREIT’s 2016 Industry Achievement Award at the convention.

Buller offered his thoughts on how Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election impacted the real estate market. For example, he noted that health care REITs are facing uncertainty over the potential direction of public policy.

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Health Care REIT NHI Finding Value in Midwest

Eric Mendelsohn, president and CEO of National Health Investors (NYSE: NHI), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

NHI’s portfolio includes independent, assisted and memory care communities, skilled nursing facilities, medical office buildings and specialty hospitals.

Mendelsohn described the senior housing cycle as “bifurcated.” Investors appear to be avoiding skilled nursing, he said, so cap rates are rising quickly in response.

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Health Care REIT HCP Highlights Diversity of Repositioned Company

Justin Hutchens, chief investment officer at HCP, Inc. (NYSE: HCP), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

Earlier this year, HCP announced it would spin off its ManorCare portfolio of skilled nursing and assisted living assets into an independent, publicly traded REIT. Hutchens said the decision was made following a number of years of efforts to try to reposition the portfolio.

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