How do I invest in senior housing?
Direct answer
You can invest in senior housing by buying and operating a community, owning the real estate and leasing it to an operator, partnering with an experienced operator, or investing passively through Delaware Statutory Trusts or publicly traded REITs. The right path depends on how much capital, control and operating involvement you want.
What to know
Direct ownership offers the most control and upside but requires an operating plan and a licensed operator or administrator.
Triple-net leased real estate is more passive: the operator pays rent plus taxes, insurance and maintenance.
Partnerships pair your capital with an operator's track record.
DSTs offer fractional, passive ownership for accredited investors and can serve as 1031 exchange replacement property.
How Haven helps
Haven advises investors on every route into senior housing. Read our complete guide to investing in assisted living facilities.