Nick Firth

CIO of Industrial Outdoor Ventures, a Chicago-based firm that was the first national real estate investor to specialize exclusively in outdoor storage. He has 25 years of international real estate experience, including more than two decades in the industrial sector.

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Jun 23, 2025 • 37min

Outside Chance: Investment Opportunities in Industrial Outdoor Storage

Nick Firth, CIO of Industrial Outdoor Ventures, Brian Fumara, Vice Chair at CBRE, and Miles Harndon, CBRE Vice President, delve into the dynamic world of Industrial Outdoor Storage. They discuss the impressive sub-3% vacancy rates and the strong demand for existing storage sites driven by zoning challenges. The trio highlights how IOS is becoming a hot target for major investors, paralleling trends in self-storage. They also explore the impact of electrification and logistics tech reshaping the sector, showcasing IOS's vital role in modern supply chains.

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