In my daily dealings with small business owners I see entrepreneurs struggle with the question of whether to lease or own their buildings consistently. The idea of owning can be very appealing, especially now as interest rates are still low (historically), new loan programs are popping up like 90% non SBA financing, commercial second mortgages and 30 year fixed programs. And, building bargains seem abundant as real estate values continue to take a beating. This question is certainly not new. Businesses have contemplated this for years . More »