Stocks, Bonds, or Commercial Real Estate: Which is the Better Investment?
For a moment, consider the following thought exercise: Assume that an investor has $50,000 in capital that he or she needs to deploy, but this person can only invest in one of the following asset classes: stocks, bonds, or commercial real estate. In order to make such a decision, the investor must consider the relative […]
Real Estate vs. Bonds: Which is a Better Investment?
Each individual investor is unique in the sense that each has his or her own individual return requirements, preferred asset classes, investment objectives (for example, income, capital gains, or both), liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and time horizons. An investor should weigh these individual needs carefully before making an investment choice. Compounding the decision, there is […]
Is Commercial Real Estate a Hedge Against Inflation?
A commercial real estate investment can provide many benefits including cash flow, capital gains, favorable tax treatment, and portfolio diversification, all while serving as a hedge against inflation. Most of these benefits are fairly straightforward, but the last one—a hedge against inflation—is commonly misunderstood and often overlooked. In order to understand what it is and […]
Stock Market vs. Commercial Real Estate: Which is the Better Investment?
If an individual has capital to invest, the rational course of action is to evaluate a variety of investment opportunities and to choose the one that offers the best chance for the highest return. Often, this means comparing the pros and cons of one opportunity to those of another. And one such comparison that is […]
What are the Tax Benefits of a Commercial Real Estate Investment?
The major benefits of a commercial real estate investment—such as rental income, price appreciation, and portfolio diversification—are widely known to be primary drivers of investment activity. But, these aren’t the only benefits that should be considered. Even if the income and appreciation for a property are relatively limited, there are a number of significant tax […]
What Are The Benefits of a Commercial Real Estate Investment?
If an individual has excess capital that he or she would like to deploy into an investment of any sort, there are several popular options from which to choose. One could choose to invest in the stock market, in which case it’s possible to achieve high returns—but this option could also face significant price volatility. […]
Commercial Real Estate Primer for Investors
The term “commercial real estate” (CRE) describes a broad class of real estate assets that are acquired with the intent to earn a profit through rental income, price appreciation, or both. As an asset class, commercial real estate has a strong track record of delivering respectable returns over time, which makes it an attractive investment […]
What You Should Know About Commercial Real Estate Investing
Commercial real estate (CRE) is defined as a class of real estate assets that are purchased with the intent to generate a profit through rental income, capital gains or both. Broadly speaking, there are four widely recognized commercial property types: Office: Office space is designed for the unique needs of running a business. The office […]
Tax Treatment of Real Estate Income
The basic premise behind a rental real estate investment is relatively simple: an investor purchases a property, leases it to an individual or business, and uses the rental income to pay the expenses needed to operate the property. If there is any money left after all expenses are paid (including debt service), it is returned […]
