SPAC capital edges towards direct real estate

The $1.6bn takeover of Oak Street by recently formed Blue Owl demonstrates how blank check companies are getting closer to direct real estate investing.

By

Kyle Campbell

21 October 2021•3 mins read

Opinion North America Friday Letter

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