📈 Lease Escalations in Commercial Real Estate: How They Protect Investors from Inflation 💼

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 28/02/2026

📈 How Lease Escalations Protect Commercial Real Estate Investors If you own commercial real estate in Houston, Katy, or Fulshear, your lease structure may matter more than your purchase price. Many investors focus heavily on cap rate and acquisition basis. But seasoned CRE owners understand something deeper: Lease escalations are what protect your long-term value. Let’s break this down clearly.