The Lease vs. Buy Conversation—What’s Right for Your Business?

Lease or buy? It’s one of the oldest questions in commercial real estate—and the

answer depends on your growth plan, capital position, and risk appetite.

We worked with a manufacturing company considering a building purchase. After a

deep dive, we realized the capital was better deployed in equipment upgrades. They

leased instead, negotiated favorable TI, and saw a 19% efficiency gain.

When Leasing Makes Sense:

You need flexibility to grow or pivot

You want lower upfront costs

You don’t want to manage the real estate

When Buying Might Work:

You want to build long-term equity

You plan to stay put for 10+ years

You want full control over improvements

At CIG, we offer options. Own. Lease. Hybrid. We’ll help you decide what fits your

phase—not just your finances.