By Austin Blodgett and Eric Wohl, Hanley Investment Group The professional car wash industry is more than 100 years old. Yet, the category has only recently picked up steam as a viable alternative to traditional net leased retail properties for private investors. Savvy private investors in today’s complex real estate market are following in the footsteps of what some of the larger REITs are looking to acquire. Namely, single-tenant express car washes. Unlike a McDonald’s or a Starbucks, net leased car wash properties are still a relatively new category for …
