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Tech moves fast, so engineers are trained to ask one question first: how did someone else already solve this?
"We're often looking for use cases and case studies," Steven said. "How did someone else do that before? What were their results?"
That habit carries straight into investing.
Tech workers earn some of the highest salaries in the country. Much of that pay arrives as stock: RSUs that vest on a schedule, plus 401(k) contributions that flow straight into Wall Street. So when they start thinking about real estate investing for tech professionals, the first question is usually the wrong one.
"Should I do an Airbnb or should I do a flip?"
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.