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How Private Equity Is Buying Up Church Buildings
Private equity has been quietly acquiring church properties across the U.S. for years, but the pace is accelerating. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the case of Conscientia Capital Partners, a firm that has raised $400 million to buy and lease back churches to their congregations. They walk through the economics: a typical deal involves a church selling its building for $2 million, then paying $18,000 a month in rent under a 20-year triple-net lease. Lucas breaks down the returns — a 10.8 percent cap rate versus 6 percent on a standard commercial property — and explains why religious…
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