Medical office real estate offers consistent, recession-resistant returns for long-term investors. Breakwater Exchange brings clarity and structure to this essential asset class.
At Breakwater Exchange, we view medical office buildings (MOBs) as one of the most resilient commercial real estate sectors. From specialty clinics to full-service health centers, MOBs provide the physical infrastructure for essential care that cannot be outsourced or paused. These properties are tied to long-term leases, high-credit tenants, and steady patient traffic. Understanding the distinctions between each class helps investors align with the right opportunity:
These are new or recently developed buildings of the highest quality, located adjacent to major hospitals. Typically managed by healthcare REITs, they attract institutional tenants and offer long-term lease stability.
These well-maintained mid-rise buildings are often located near hospital campuses and owned by physicians or private investors. Class B MOBs offer flexibility and reliable tenant occupancy at more accessible investment levels.
Custom-built for single or group practices, these properties are often owner-occupied or closely managed. Stand-alone MOBs allow for specialized tenant use and long-term relationship-driven leasing strategies.
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Medical office real estate offers a unique blend of durability, demand, and diversification. Here are three key reasons why Breakwater Exchange recommends this asset class to our investors.
The healthcare industry is recession-resistant. Patients need care regardless of the economy. Breakwater Exchange helps investors find stable MOBs in high-demand areas to ensure long-term occupancy and consistent income.
MOBs can house urgent care centers, dentists, labs, outpatient services, and more, reducing vacancy risk. We help match investors with properties offering diversified, income-reliable tenant mixes that support one another within the same facility.
America’s aging population is driving demand for outpatient healthcare services. Breakwater Exchange identifies markets where population trends, healthcare needs, and property performance align.
Yes. Breakwater Exchange regularly helps investors exchange into MOBs using traditional DSTs, direct title solutions, or cash out DSTs, each structured for IRS compliance and income preservation.
Many leases range from 7 to 15 years due to customized build-outs. Breakwater Exchange sources properties with long-term agreements and stable tenant profiles to match your risk tolerance.
Absolutely. Through Breakwater Exchange’s sponsor network and platform, we can structure diversified portfolios of MOBs within a single exchange, tailored to geography, specialty, or lease structure.
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Florida and Georgia · Southeast
Climate-controlled storage facilities in high-growth suburbs, with month-to-month leases that reprice quickly.
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Suburban Pennsylvania · Northeast
A purpose-built community run by a national operator under a management agreement, not a lease.
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Pacific Northwest · West
A newer mid-rise community in a supply-constrained coastal market, carrying more leverage for sellers with large loans to replace.
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