Investors Betting Big On Life Science Properties, Even As Cap Rates Compress

With the rapid expansion of the U.S. life science industry, investor interest in life science properties has expanded dramatically, despite the fact that such properties are more expensive than ever.

Prices in the sector are up. During the recession, life science cap rates averaged about 9% nationwide. Since then, compression has been steady, with cap rates at about 6.5% as of Q3 2018 — a little lower than standard office space, which has also seen cap rate compression in recent years....

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RSK: This may be the new darling of real estate investments although warehouse/distribution is still right up there.

Ken Notes: Madison needs wetlab space for entrepreneurs...