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Cash received for rents during the current period.

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Multi-tenant medical office building leased to various tenants.

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Seniors housing properties classified as held for sale and leased to operators under existing triple-net leases.

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Seniors housing properties leased to ProMedica under a non-yielding lease.

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Surgery center classified as held for sale and leased to operators under existing triple-net leases.

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