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Investment Strategy · March 12, 2026 · 18 min read

The Great SHOP Pivot: Why REITs Are Betting Big on the Senior Housing Operating Model

A fundamental shift is underway in healthcare real estate. REITs are abandoning triple-net leases for the SHOP model, driven by demographic tailwinds, supply constraints, and improving fundamentals.

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