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Why Not All Medical CRE Stability Is Created Equal

  • Writer: Shane Lovelady
    Shane Lovelady
  • Sep 12
  • 1 min read

On paper, stability is often measured the same way: full occupancy, long leases, and reliable rent checks. But in medical real estate, those factors do not always tell the full story. Two properties can look equally “stable” on a spreadsheet, yet one can carry much more risk than the other.


A ten year lease from a single specialty group may seem like a win, but if that specialty is under reimbursement pressure or facing physician shortages, the outlook changes. Meanwhile, a property with staggered lease maturities across diverse operators may look less tidy, but it spreads risk and gives the owner more flexibility.


Market intelligence is what separates real stability from surface stability. It forces you to look at the strength of the operators, the demand drivers in the community, and the competitive landscape around them. Without that layer, stability can be an illusion.


In valuation, the difference matters. Lenders and investors who lean on surface stability alone often miss the cracks until they widen. Those who dig deeper are the ones who find value that holds.


 
 
 

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