A surge in e-commerce activity during the pandemic sent fulfillment providers scrambling to find additional space to meet the need. Warehouse acquisition and build costs have soared alongside rents, which appear poised to see major hikes again this year. While the need for finished space remains high, so does the need for lesser-improved real estate.
Demand for industrial outdoor storage (IOS) is at an all-time high. This subset of the commercial real estate market consists of lots and yards,...
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