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Florida SBA Pours Over $1.5 Billion into Real Estate in Q2

Florida real estate development and investment.

The Florida State Board of Administration (SBA) has significantly boosted its real estate portfolio in the second quarter, committing a substantial $1.57 billion. This strategic investment underscores the state’s confidence in the real estate market, with a focus on diverse property types across the United States.

Key Takeaways

  • Florida SBA committed $1.57 billion to real estate investments in Q2.
  • Investments were made through partnerships with major firms like Invesco Real Estate, Heitman, and MetLife.
  • The portfolio includes a variety of asset classes, such as multifamily, student housing, single-family rentals, logistics, medical office, and retail.

Diversified Real Estate Investments

In the second quarter, the Florida SBA allocated $365.4 million towards specific US real estate ventures. These investments were channeled through separate accounts with prominent real estate investment managers, including Invesco Real Estate, Heitman, and MetLife. The transactions highlight a strategic approach to diversifying the state’s real estate holdings.

Notable Transactions and Asset Classes

Several key acquisitions and developments were part of the SBA’s Q2 real estate strategy. A significant equity investment of $150.7 million was made through an Invesco Real Estate account to acquire the Ashton at Dulles Corner apartment complex in Herndon, Virginia. Additionally, the SBA invested $63.7 million with Heitman to purchase The Indy student housing project in Marietta, Georgia.

Further investments included:

  • A $43.9 million development investment with Heitman for the Harmon I Ashton Oaks single-family rental project in Westley Chapel, Florida.
  • A $35.3 million investment through MetLife in the Oxnard Logistics Center project in Oxnard, California.
  • A $36.3 million acquisition of the Ortho Rhode Island medical office asset in Warwick, Rhode Island, via a Heitman separate account.
  • An increase in self-storage exposure with the $31 million acquisition of the Bellport property in Bellport, New York, also managed by Heitman.
  • A smaller retail investment totaling $4.6 million.

These diverse investments demonstrate the Florida SBA’s commitment to a broad spectrum of real estate opportunities, aiming to generate stable returns and support economic growth.

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