Research & Ideas
Articles, observations, and outside material about treatment and behavioral health real estate, gathered in one place for further exploration.
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Investing in an RTC
InvestmentOne way to consider property, license, operator, lease, and possible alternate-use risk separately.Can drug treatment center real estate outperform other investments?
InvestmentA look at why sector interest is not proof of outperformance and which questions the thesis raises.Buying an SUD treatment facility
BuyingA starting point for site selection, due diligence, licensing, operations, and acquisition risk.How to buy a behavioral health treatment center
BuyingA look at two acquisition paths, the people often involved, and the main steps in a purchase.Where to buy a behavioral health treatment center property
SourcingCommercial platforms, off-market healthcare brokerages, and conversions that may be worth investigating.How much does a behavioral health treatment center cost?
CostGeneral market benchmarks by bed count, plus real estate only versus turnkey operating business.Treatment center zoning and licensing: California, Texas, and Florida
RegulationState authorities, physical-plant citations, and the federal fair housing backstop.Treatment center due diligence checklist for buyers
Due diligenceReal estate and zoning closing items, plus six categories of operational diligence.