HPA Exchange has introduced a Delaware statutory trust (DST) offering that comprises an 86,880ft² US-based hospital operated by Nexus Dallas Children's Hospital, a subsidiary of Nexus Health Systems.

The HPA Exchange - Vital Medical Dallas TX DST, which aims to secure an equity of $9.67m from accredited investors, is designed to meet the criteria for replacement property for investors looking to finalise a tax-deferred exchange in accordance with Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Undergoing a complete renovation in 2022, the 3.64-acre property, built-to-suit Nexus Dallas Children's Hospital operates under an absolute triple net lease structure.

HPA Exchange co-president and chief investment officer Robert Lee said: "This offering exemplifies our strategy of providing accredited investors with access to mission-critical healthcare assets backed by strong operators on long-term leases via the tax-advantaged Section 1031 exchange structure.

"With Nexus Health Systems' established track record and the property's modern, purpose-built design, we believe this investment opportunity represents the type of high-quality real estate with a potential for recession resilience that DST investors are seeking.”

Nexus Dallas Children's Hospital specialises in treating patients with spinal cord and brain injuries, as well as individuals with serious diagnoses and complex medical conditions.

Its offers cognitive, physical, recreational, respiratory and speech therapies, as welll as outpatient services, psychiatry and behavioural management, wound care, among others.

HPA Exchange co-president and chief operating officer Thùy Turner said: "This facility aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver institutional-quality healthcare real estate that supports providers and has the potential to create long-term value for our investors.

“The Nexus Dallas Children's Hospital property exemplifies these goals, with its strong fundamentals and long-term lease structure.”