Industrial Real Estate is Booming and What It Means for E-Commerce

Industrial real estate has exploded in value, fueled by e-commerce growth, onshoring, and shifting supply chains.

Neil Twa sits down with Joel Friedland, an industrial real estate syndicator, to talk about the surge in warehouse demand, why Chicago is a manufacturing powerhouse, and how no-debt investing keeps deals stable even in downturns. They cover the rise of onshore manufacturing, the countries replacing China in the supply chain, and the market forces driving record rent increases.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Industrial property values are up 50–75% since 2019
✅ How onshoring is reshaping U.S. manufacturing demand
✅ Mexico is now the largest importer to the U.S. (and its infrastructure problem)
✅ The no-debt real estate model that keeps investors safe in downturns
 

📍 Chapters
[00:02:11] How Joel Got Into Industrial Real Estate Syndication
[00:08:44] USPS Lease Renewal: From $6 to $19 Per Sq Ft
[00:13:27] Redevelopment of Chicago’s Fulton Market
[00:17:03] Onshoring, Manufacturing, and E-Commerce Growth
[00:21:18] Mexico’s Manufacturing Boom (and Its Grid Problem)
[00:27:45] Why Chicago is an Industrial Powerhouse
[00:37:22] Balancing Risk and Growth in Commercial Real Estate
[00:42:51] Typical Returns for Industrial Real Estate Investors

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