Introduction
Healthcare real estate is a segment of the real estate industry encompassing hospitals, offices, and other campuses specifically designed for and leased to professionals in the healthcare industry. These buildings can be owned by private investors, health systems, REITs, and others. More importantly, these buildings are exhibiting strong fundamentals and drawing attention from the investment community because of the economic and demographic shifts currently taking place in the U.S. One REIT in particular, Healthcare Trust of America, is a great pick for long-term gains. This article will give a macro-level view and analysis on