Buying vs. Leasing: What’s the Best Move for Your Business?

By Chris Rohrer, Broker | Rokos Advisors

At Rokos Advisors, we work with businesses every day who are making decisions about the spaces they operate from. One of the biggest questions? Whether to buy or lease.

While banking partners focus on the financial structure of this decision, we approach it from a strategic real estate perspective—evaluating control, flexibility, and alignment with business goals.

The Case for Leasing

Leasing offers flexibility and reduces upfront costs, which is why approximately 80% of U.S. businesses lease their commercial space. It allows companies to pivot quickly and allocate capital to growth initiatives rather than real estate.

The Case for Buying

Ownership provides long-term stability, control over your physical environment, and the opportunity to build equity through property appreciation. It can be a smart play—if it aligns with your business model and stage of growth.

Our Perspective

At Rokos Advisors, we help clients evaluate the full picture:

• Current financial position

• Long-term operational plans

• Market dynamics and property availability

There's no universal answer—but there is a right answer for your business.

Want to discuss your strategy? Reach out to Rokos Advisors for a consultation—we’re here to help you make a move that makes sense.

Rokos Advisors is an award-winning Minneapolis - St. Paul based commercial real estate/tenant representation firm specializing in helping businesses find the perfect office or industrial space for their company.