The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies FlexSpace: The Best-Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate w/ Hamza Ali
Sep 2, 2025
Hamza Ali, a developer with a $370M+ portfolio in Flex industrial real estate, shares his journey from Dubai to the U.S. He reveals the underrated potential of FlexSpace, emphasizing site selection, ROI strategies, and the transition from selling to holding properties for cash flow. The discussion highlights innovative leasing strategies, design mistakes to avoid, and how to test market demand using Facebook ads. Ali's insights offer a fresh perspective for investors looking to navigate this emerging asset class.
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Defining FlexSpace As Its Own Asset Class
- FlexSpace blends office and light warehouse uses and fills a niche between traditional office and industrial buildings.
- Hamza created and promoted the term to standardize the asset class and attract demand.
Build One Finished Showcase First
- Finish one building fully as a showcase with demising walls to speed leasing and cash flow.
- Use that first building to fund and customize subsequent buildings while minimizing delays.
Choose Hold Or Sell Based On Strategy
- Decide to hold or sell based on your capital needs and market timing; selling funds faster growth, holding generates stable cash flow.
- Consider holding when cash flow and low maintenance outweigh a single large sale payoff.