The triple net feature allows for a more predictable cash flow stream because the building owner is not burdened with having to pay for the variable costs.

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"So the returns may be lower, but overall you have a more dependable cash-flow stream, " he says.

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Neidl calls SkyWest the powerhouse of the regional carriers and likes its steady earnings stream and cash flow generation.

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The value of any such asset (real estate, stock share, or bond) is the sum of the future stream of cash flow or benefits, discounted by the interest rate.

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The flow from cash into stocks and real estate has moved from a trickle to a small stream.

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