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5 contributions to Small Bay Industrial Basecamp
Anyone Looking to Exit a Stabilized Small Bay / Flex Deal?
Wanted to put this out there in case anyone is looking to exit a stabilized or light value-add small bay / flex industrial deal. We are actively looking for acquisition opportunities that fit the criteria below: Acquisition Criteria: - Location: Nationwide (primary / secondary) - Property Type: Small Bay / Flex Industrial - Deal Size: $4MM–$25MM - Tenancy: Multi-tenant, ideally at least 10 tenants - Occupancy: Stabilized / light value-add - We are also open to smaller properties if ownership has a few assets that could be combined into a mini portfolio. If anyone owns, knows of, or is considering selling a deal that fits this general profile, I’d be happy to connect and take a look.
1 like • May 21
We’re open to looking at most major and growing markets across the country. As it sits today, we’re in 12 different states, ranging as far west as Omaha, Nebraska, down into Texas, and all the way over to the East Coast in Norfolk, Virginia. Overall, we’ll play in just about any market as long as there’s adequate population growth, demand drivers, and a strong small-bay/flex industrial tenant base
Intro - North Georgia
Hey Guys, I’m a commercial real estate broker based in Georgia focused on the small bay / owner-user industrial space throughout the Northeast Atlanta corridor. This asset class is what drew me into pursuing CRE full time. I come from an owner/operator background myself, so I naturally gravitate toward spaces that are functional for real businesses and the people operating them day to day. I enjoy looking at these properties through both an investment lens and an operational lens. Looking forward to continuing to learn more about the space, connecting with others here, and growing my own portfolio alongside helping clients do the same.
0 likes • May 21
Krystal - Welcome! Let me know if you have time to chat about our buy box as we active in the GA markets.
Basic Building
I’ve been seeing more and more buildings being marketed for contractor, trades, small business uses that only include electric. These units have no heat, restroom or office space. These units have been in the 800-1000 s.f. Have others been offering or seeing this type of unit for the entry level users?
1 like • May 21
I think this is where the market may start to split a bit, especially in markets seeing more competition from new development. There is clearly demand for basic shell space from contractors, trades, and small operators who just need secure, functional space at an affordable rent. That said, I do wonder how well that product competes long term versus more traditional small-bay flex space that includes heat, restroom, and some office component. My concern is that shell-only space may be more rate-sensitive over time. If a user only needs the cheapest functional option, they may also be quicker to move when a lower-cost alternative comes available. By comparison, a more traditional flex unit may attract a slightly more established tenant with a more substantial business operation that can justify paying for better space, better image, and more functionality. So while I agree there is a market for shell space, I think the long-term question is whether it can continue pushing rents as new supply enters the market. In my mind, the best product probably depends on the depth of local demand, but I’d be cautious about assuming shell space competes equally with true flex product over a full cycle.
AI Deal Analysis?
Is anyone utilizing AI to analyze deals? I built an acquisitions analyst in Claude to help screen and score deals. I find it extremely accurate and saves me a ton of time. He scores - Pass, Watch, or Go, with a detailed analysis. Love to hear about other's experience.
2 likes • May 21
I just receintly had a conversation with Kojak Chiu who is being out claude to do indepth analysis of flex and storage deals. Might be worth connecting with him.
Deal Flow
Is anyone else seeing deal flow slow down in their market?
1 like • May 21
We continue to see deal flow in the major markets — Texas, Florida, Georgia, etc. — where capital is still active and transactions are continuing to move. That said, we are seeing secondary markets feel a bit slower and more spotty, especially on the stabilized side of the market. I think the better question is less about whether deal flow has slowed overall, and more about whether the bid-ask spread remains the bigger challenge. From what we are seeing, quality deals are still coming to market, but seller expectations and buyer return requirements are not always aligned, which continues to make pricing and execution more difficult.
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Christian Marlman
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Small bay/flex investor. 2M+ SF acquired across 25+ properties in 12 states. Reach out with stabilized deals.

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