The owner of an asset, a building in particular, is entitled to all of the appreciation in value- Income. Income from tenants can be used to pay the mortgage on the property or may be used to fund the owner's principal business or be used for other investments. The user or investor who owns a building has, within the limits of the law, freedom to operate the building as it sees fit. Being able to control the appearance of a site and take advantage of the prestige of its location may be important to certain businesses. Other owners, perhaps nearing the end of their holding period, may wish to keep expenses low.
Ownership also allows control of costs.
Disadvantages of Owning Initial capital outlay. Cash down payments to acquire the property may divert cash that could be used to finance the company's operations or other investments. Often a company's ability to obtain a loan will not only depend on its financial but also will depend on the financial marketplace. Legal compliance . Compliance with changes in laws or zoning may be unforeseen, costly, and unavoidable.