Ground Lease

Ground lease is a long-term lease of land under which the tenant may own or construct improvements according to the agreement.

Why this matters to income investors

Land rent and lease duration can affect a property owner’s cash flow and residual value.

How to use ground lease in your research

Read who must pay rent, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and major repairs under the lease. Those obligations determine how much contracted rent can become durable property income.

This material is general education and information, not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice.