Miami: driven by the port and air cargo
Macleod & Co. recently closed a 20,000 to 30,000-square-foot deal right next to Miami International Airport. Chase sees Miami’s fundamentals as similar to the Inland Empire’s, with one difference: leasing for small and mid-size deals has been stronger.
Southern California’s Inland Empire industrial market is a different animal. Vacancy is higher, rents are inconsistent, and tenants hold more leverage than they have in years. Yet Chase still calls it one of the most dynamic logistics markets in the world.
How can both be true? It depends on which side of the deal you’re on.
If you’ve been reading the headlines, you’ve probably heard that Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) industrial real estate is overbuilt. Drive the highways and you’ll see plenty of new warehouses. But according to Chase Macleod, founder of industrial brokerage Macleod & Co., the real story is the opposite: the biggest tenants in DFW are running out of places to go.
Part 3 of 3 | Building Wealth Through Real Estate. Real estate investing is not simply about purchasing property. Long-term success depends on understanding market conditions, managing financial exposure, and choosing investments that align with personal goals.
Part 2 of 3 | Building Wealth Through Real Estate.
Once beginners understand the fundamentals of real estate investing, the next question is where to begin. Should they purchase a rental property, invest in a small multifamily building, or participate in a professionally managed investment?
Part 1 of 3 | Building Wealth Through Real Estate.
Real estate investing can be a powerful way to build long-term wealth, generate income, and diversify a financial portfolio. Yet many beginners hesitate because they are unfamiliar with property financing, management responsibilities, and potential risks.