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13. Leasing vs Owning: The Wealth Move Nobody Talks About

• David Nabity

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Business owners reach a moment where paying someone else’s rent stops making sense and owning starts to look like a path to long-term wealth. 

Dave sits down with his son, Graham Nabity from CBRE, for a grounded, no-nonsense conversation about how business owners should think about buying, leasing, building, or expanding their space. They get into what the market looks like today, why industrial vacancies are basically nonexistent, and the factors that determine whether a purchase becomes an asset or a headache.

Key takeaways:

  • When business owners should shift from leasing to owning
  • How SBA loans actually work
  • The industrial space shortage and zoning limitations
  • What makes Class A vs Class B office properties different
  • How lease renewals can make or break your occupancy
  • Using real estate ownership as part of a retirement plan
  • Depreciation, appreciation, and the tax perks of owning
  • What to consider before buying land or building new

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