W. P. Carey Inc is a leading net lease REIT with a diverse portfolio that includes over 1,400 commercial properties, such as industrial, warehouse, and retail spaces, spanning roughly 173 million square feet. It also manages 89 self-storage facilities. The company focuses on single-tenant properties in the U.S. and parts of Europe, emphasizing long-term leases with rent increases built in. W. P. Carey has global offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Dallas, highlighting its international presence and investment strategy.
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