What if you could buy a property that cash flows from day one, has tenants who've been there for 10+ years, and just experienced 22% rent growth while multifamily struggles with competition?

In this continuation episode, Daniel Holmlund dives deep into the mechanics of industrial flex space investing and why it's outperforming traditional real estate sectors. He explains how supply chain disruptions created a "computer cache" effect—businesses want inventory stored close to consumers rather than sitting on ships at sea. Daniel breaks down the advantages of triple net leases where tenants pay utilities, taxes, and maintenance, plus shares real examples of how flexible spaces allow businesses to scale up without relocating. This conversation explores the predictable cash flows, long-term tenant relationships, and 10-year projections that make industrial flex space attractive for retirement planning investors.

[00:01 - 05:00] Performance Metrics That Beat Multifamily

• How industrial flex space achieved 22% rent increases compared to struggling multifamily returns

• Why occupancy remains strong near ports, airports, and centralized hub locations

• The "flight to quality" investment thesis as competition drives down multifamily returns

[05:01 - 10:00] The Computer Cache Analogy for Supply Chain

• How businesses create storage layers: global shipping, US land-based, and last-mile facilities

• Why 10x increases in trans-oceanic shipping costs drive near-consumer storage demand

• Real examples: toilet paper hoarding and just-in-time inventory failures during COVID

[10:01 - 15:00] Triple Net Lease Advantages and Risks

• How tenants pay rent plus utilities, taxes, insurance, and common area expenses

• Why $250,000 chillers and temperature control costs are tenant responsibilities

• The critical importance of lease audits and understanding complex tenant obligations

[15:01 - 20:30] Predictable Cash Flow and Long-Term Planning

• How 10+ year tenant relationships create day-one cash flow opportunities

• Why industrial tenants rarely relocate compared to residential or short-term rental turnover

• Building 10-year financial projections for retirement planning versus unpredictable stock market

Connect with Daniel:
Email: daniel@growyourbusinesswithai.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-holmlund/

Key Quotes: "Industrial flex space has increased its rent by 22%. This is an area that is significantly outperforming multifamily properties." - Daniel Holmlund

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