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The Industrial Real Estate Podcast
The Case for Investing in Industrial Real Estate
Aug 13, 2024
In this discussion, Phil Copulsky, Director of Private Capital at Westmount Realty Capital, shares his insights on the booming industrial real estate market. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Phil discusses why investors are increasingly drawn to industrial properties over traditional multifamily ones. He touches on tenant profiles, market identification, and the unique challenges of investing in Class B properties. The conversation also addresses the impact of rising interest rates and the importance of informed, strategic investment decisions.
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- Investing in industrial real estate, particularly in value-add Class B properties, offers reduced risk through diversified tenant profiles and strategic locations.
- The rise in interest rates has shifted investor preferences towards safer, credit-based investments, posing challenges for raising capital in real estate.
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Understanding Industrial Real Estate Investment Strategies
The conversation highlights the focus on value-add opportunities within industrial real estate, specifically class B properties. The speaker emphasizes the preference for multi-tenant buildings with good highway access and points out the distinct advantages over class A bulk distribution facilities. By concentrating on properties that have potential for capital raise and tenant diversification, the investment firm aims to minimize risk and maximize returns. The model typically excludes large single-tenant buildings, showcasing a strategic approach to capital allocation within smaller investments.
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