Leverage in and of itself is viewed positively in commercial real estate, as it allows you to increase your returns on your equity investment, and it allows you to spread your equity out across more properties. Without leverage, most commercial real estate ventures would be difficult. However, too high of a leverage ratio could put your investments at risk. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to talk to a financial advisor in order to assess how much debt you can feasibly take on to keep your leverage ratios manageable.