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A Reliable Investment Strategy

Astronaut in a white spacesuit sits on a stool on the moon beside a pink piggy bank wearing sunglasses under a starry sky.

 

Most people perform a quick mental stress test before sitting on a piece of furniture: “Is this going to hold me?” With two legs, the answer is an obvious no. With four, stability is guaranteed. Income portfolios work the same way. If your investment strategy is balancing on just one or two asset classes, you're constantly bracing for a fall. Adding commercial real estate introduces four distinct operational "legs" designed to take the “weight off” your long-term wealth.

 

  1. Cash Flow: Net operating income after paying operating expenses and loan debt (if applicable)

  2. Appreciation: Long-term increase of the property's market

  3. Tax Benefits: Sheltered income from deductions for operating costs, depreciation, and loan interest

  4. Debt Paydown: Tenant rent pays down the property's loan over time

 

A reliable stool, and a reliable investment strategy, requires four solid legs to hold its weight. Engage with tax professionals that have expertise in the advantages of CRE, talk with experienced investors, and definitely work with brokers who are experts in the field. Having physical assets are a great way to balance your investment portfolio.

 


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Jeff Salzbrun is the founder and managing partner of Commercial Equities Group (CEG). As a veteran-owned real estate brokerage, CEG has been involved in thousands of sale and lease transactions, ranging from single offices to 250,000+ square foot buildings. At CEG, we get your deal done. We know space, and we know the CRE business.

 

 

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