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. Has 25 years of international real estate experience.
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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.
Sep 2, 2025 • 37min
Investment Opportunities in Industrial Outdoor Storage [Encore - 6.23.25]
Brian Fumara, a seasoned Vice Chair at CBRE with over 25 years in industrial deals, joins Miles Harndon, a VP with two decades in commercial real estate, and Nick Firth, CIO of Industrial Outdoor Ventures, to delve into the booming Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) sector. They discuss the remarkable sub-3% vacancy rates and soaring rents, the hurdles of zoning that create demand for existing sites, and how IOS is emerging as a crucial player in logistics and utilities. The conversation also touches on the impacts of electrification and evolving logistics technologies.
