Investing in commercial real estate can be very rewarding, both personally and financially. For many, the objective of investing in commercial real estate is for future wealth and security; others utilize it for tax benefits and increased diversity on investments. As an integral part of an investors’ portfolio, commercial real estate offers an abundance of benefits for investors. The first step to getting started in commercial real estate investment is understanding what benefits they include, and how they can potentially benefit you.

Commercial real estate has one very distinct advantage: a relatively consistent stream of income. What’s more, commercial properties typically have much longer leases than residential rentals, which means steady and reliable income on a monthly basis. Lastly, commercial properties generally consist of multiple units which means multiple streams of income.