What Are the Different Types of Commercial Leases, and What Is the Best One to Have?

We’ve written about commercial leases several times now, so you are likely well aware of how complicated the commercial real estate space is.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional or completely new to the commercial real estate market. The fact remains the same – it’s vital for you to familiarize yourself with the different types of commercial leases. 

By knowing all the ones you can use, you’ll know which to apply for a specific occasion. However, since we have been in this business for a long time, we will also tell you exactly which one is the best to have for each occasion.

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Ground Leases Explained: Can I Depreciate My Property for Taxes?

Ground leases are one of the rarer types of contracts in commercial real estate.  Many investors ignore them for the simple fact that they represent ownership of the ground on which a property stands, even though many consider it the safest type of leased investment you can have.

The problem here is that, according to the IRS, the ground cannot be depreciated for taxes because land doesn’t lose value over time. Everything on the land loses value over time and can thus be depreciated, but the land itself cannot.

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