PetSmart
Installation of direct-owned solar rooftop on a 620,000-square-foot facility in Arizona, following an initial sale-leaseback in 2001.
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Investing for the Long Run
Founded in 1973, W. P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) is one of the largest diversified net lease REITs, specializing in the acquisition of operationally critical, single-tenant properties in North America and Europe. Through property investments and long-term tenant partnerships, we deliver stable income to our investors.
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- Net Lease Properties
- 1,748
- Total Square Feet
- 188M
- Annualized Base Rent
- $1.6B
- Occupancy Rate
- 98.5%
- Tenants
- 384
- Rent Escalations
- 99.5%
A trusted capital partner for 50+ years
Every investment is tailored to a seller's unique needs. Our access to capital and presence across the U.S. and Europe allow us to move quickly, while our long-term ownership approach keeps us aligned with tenants as their businesses evolve.
Sale-leasebacks
Convert your company's owned real estate into capital, while maintaining full operational control through a long-term lease agreement.
Build-to-suits
Develop a new facility custom-built to your unique specifications with no upfront capital expense or equity required.
Private Equity Financing
Sale-leasebacks are a powerful capital solution to secure the financial flexibility needed to maximize portfolio growth.
Tenant Solutions
Gain a long-term partner with the capital and development expertise to fund and support your evolving real estate needs.
Featured Investments
GardenCore
Sale-leaseback of 43 manufacturing facilities across 24 states in the United States triple-net leased to GardenCore, a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables.
Outpatient Treatment Center
$27 million existing lease acquisition of outpatient cancer treatment center in Akron, Ohio. The facility is the tenant's largest free-standing outpatient cancer center offering comprehensive treatment, including outpatient infusion services, medical oncology and radiation oncology.
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Why Build-to-Suits Are Gaining Momentum in Today’s Market
As companies navigate an increasingly complex operating environment, one theme is becoming clear across the industrial and logistics sectors: flexibility and tailored real estate matter more than ever.
What to Expect When Selling to W. P. Carey
W. P. Carey is a leading global real estate investment company, specializing in the acquisition of operationally critical, single-tenant properties in Europe and North America. With over 50 years of experience and a portfolio of over a thousand properties in 25 countries, W. P. Carey has an established track record of enabling companies to unlock the value of their real estate.
The Ins and Outs of Sale-leasebacks
What Is a Sale-Leaseback? In a sale-leaseback (or sale and leaseback), a company sells its commercial real estate to an investor for cash and simultaneously enters into a long-term lease with the new property owner.
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Have questions or interested in exploring a sale of your commercial property? Contact our team of experts today.
¹ Portfolio data as of June 30, 2026.