Tips for pulling the trigger from leasing to owning commercial real estate.
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[{"id": "dsw4pmi", "text": "What size are you in? I assume it's an industrial building?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dsw5ptx", "text": "About 40,000 SF", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dswg5f5", "text": "If you think rents are up, wait till you see purchase prices. \n\nThe ratio of property price to net rental income (from perspective of an owner who doesn't occupy) is very high.  But if you can find the right property and the right seller, you could still get a deal that works well for you. \nKeep in mind what you'll need 5,10,20 years from now and how easy it will be to rent out the property if it no longer fits your needs. Your track record suggests stability, but still worth considering some likely &amp; worst-case scenarios to see what they mean for your company. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dswm1yw", "text": "I am a leasing agent in the LA/SB county area. Industrial rents have climbed to almost 6% annual increase year-over-year! You can thank Amazon and other e-commerce giants for that. I can see purchasing as a better option than leasing now as industrial rents seems to have no ceiling. Purchasing is always a great idea if you are located very well. Many options for your exit strategy when located well. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]