Historically, it does not move in sync with stocks and bonds, though that is not a guarantee.
Commercial real estate investments can potentially offer stable income that can be higher than typical yields on stocks and bonds. Income can be distributed yearly, quarterly or monthly , though it depends on the individual investment. This stable cash flow can potentially provide protection from the volatility of the financial markets by acting as a source of income when investments, such as stocks and bonds, are falling. Historically, it does not move in sync with stocks and bonds, though that is not a guarantee.