It’s true what they say: a large portion of America’s most successful entrepreneurs invest in commercial real estate. No other investment vehicle, at least in my opinion, has become more synonymous with promising returns and risk mitigation.

It’s worth noting, however, that the benefits of investing in commercial real estate extend far beyond what we have all come to know. There are several advantages to investing in commercial real estate, many of which the general public are unaware of. And, as it turns out, many of those advantages are just as important as the cash flow many get into the industry for in the first place.

INVEST IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FOR THE RIGHT REASONS

Real estate has become synonymous with today’s most successful individuals, and for good reason: a great deal of America’s millionaires attribute their wealth to it. In my opinion, it’s the best investment vehicle out there, but don’t take my word for it. Let’s take a look at why many of today’s most successful people invest in commercial real estate:

1. Control In Determining Investment Results

It’s safe to assume today’s most successful individuals didn’t get to where they are by following societal norms or conforming to public opinion; if that was the case, there would be a lot more millionaires walking around. Instead, the most successful people among us took the road less traveled and controlled their own destinies. And therein lies the number one reason a large contingent of today’s most successful people have chosen to invest in commercial real estate: control. At the very least, investing in commercial real estate awards savvy entrepreneurs the ability to play a large role in determining their investment results. More so than stocks, bonds and annuities, commercial real estate allows investors to directly impact their results.

It’s worth noting, however, that control of one’s investment vehicles isn’t without a significant caveat: responsibility. Those that choose to invest in a commercial real estate property are directly responsible for the outcome. Nobody is going to hold your hand, nor should you expect them to. However, in the event you are prepared for what is to come, control can very heavily tip the scales in your favor. With the right real estate education, sound judgment and an acute attention to detail, control in determining your investment results may very will be your greatest asset. Today’s most successful people know it, and it’s about time you did, too: maintaining control of one’s investments is a significant benefit.