Cash flow's potential is an excellent reason to invest in commercial real estate. There are both short term and long-term returns for investors in rental payments. Adding real estate investment to one's portfolio can diversify your investment away from the stock market, thus minimizing risk. Commercial real estate targets more extended holding periods (typically 5+) years, which means they aren't subject to stocks' same daily ups and downs. The best financial reason to invest in commercial real estate is real assets' potential to appreciate. Otherwise known as upside potential, commercial real estate properties can increase in value thanks to their location, amenities, and the potential increase in rental income.