Despite rising cash flows, investors have taken a significantly more cautious approach to commercial acquisitions. (nar.realtor)
What's interesting is that Buffett talks about See's as the most attractive type of business in this example, and certainly a business that produces steadily rising cash flow on a very low capital base is a great business. (basehitinvesting.com)
I invest in both, but I prefer stock investing because I have more tools to reduce the potential of losses, I don't have to tie up as much money for long periods of time to make a profit, I can achieve rising cash flow through dividend growth stocks and covered call writing (a low risk option strategy), I can use leverage through margin or options to accelerate my returns, and I don't have to deal with tenants, insurance and building inspectors, and tradesmen. (lifestylesunlimited.com)