For many real estate investors, the phrase "senior housing" is treated as a single, broad category in their portfolio. But according to Vern Harris, that’s a fundamental mistake - one that can lead to miscalculated risks and missed opportunities.

Treating a memory care facility the same way you’d treat an independent living community is like saying all commercial real estate is the same because it has a roof.

In this post, we break down why "bucketing" senior housing is a recipe for failure and how to distinguish between the various levels of care to find the deal that actually fits your strategy.