One my projects recently featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record regarding a manufacturing user evaluating the former Southeast Toyota Distributors facility at 8040 Bayberry Road in Jacksonville. The article highlights a trend we're seeing across Northeast Florida: manufacturers continue exploring large-scale industrial facilities that offer strong logistics access, workforce availability, and utility infrastructure capable of supporting production operations. In this parti

JACKSONVILLE INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRUTH The Market Isn't Standing Still

Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after asset classes in industrial real estate. In Jacksonville, that trend is accelerating. What’s Driving Demand? Several key factors are pushing IOS to the forefront: Growth in logistics and distribution Increased need for truck parking Limited availability of usable land Rising costs for traditional industrial development Supply Constraints Unlike warehouse development, IOS sites face: Zoning limit

KISS Method Not all industrial land works for IOS. Operators know the difference immediately. Here are the five things that define a functional IOS yard, and why they matter. 1. Usable Acreage If part of the site can’t be used, it doesn’t count. A strong IOS site provides: Clean grading potential No environmental constraints Full operational use 2. Site Configuration Shape matters. Operators prefer: Wide layouts Efficient circulation Easy truck movement 3. Access & Control Se

https://www.matthews.com/insights/jacksonville-industrial-q1-26 Most people are reading Jacksonville’s industrial market wrong right now. Vacancy is up. New supply hit. And the assumption is simple: Demand is slowing. It isn’t. Jacksonville has entered a supply digestion phase, not a demand contraction. Following a wave of 2025 deliveries totaling over 5M SF, vacancy has increased- but leasing activity and rent levels remain intact. Leasing activity remains strongest in the 5

Capacity + math + investor lens When evaluating industrial outdoor storage (IOS), the most important question isn’t acreage — it’s usable capacity. For a ±8.05-acre IOS site in Jacksonville, here’s how that translates into real operational value. Step 1: Total Size ±8.05 acres ~350,000 square feet Step 2: Usable Yard Efficiency After accounting for circulation, setbacks, and functionality: ~70% usable ~245,000 square feet Step 3: Trailer Capacity Typical IOS layouts require:

Market + scarcity + positioning Jacksonville’s industrial outdoor storage (IOS) market continues to tighten, and opportunities to acquire functional scale are becoming increasingly rare. A newly available ±8.05-acre site in Jacksonville’s westside corridor represents exactly that- a fully usable IOS assemblage designed for real operational efficiency. What makes this opportunity different isn’t just size — it’s usability. Unlike many sites constrained by wetlands, access i

How Small Clauses Create or Destroy Long-Term Value Tips Industrial leases in Jacksonville are rarely won or lost on headline rent alone. The real economics of a lease are shaped by the fine print: renewal language, expense allocations, indemnities, insurance thresholds, and how “market” is defined when the lease matures. These provisions quietly determine flexibility, risk exposure, and exit value long after the ink dries. Suggest having an experience real estate counsel in

Jacksonville’s industrial market continues to demonstrate long-term strength, even as short-term conditions shift. Q2 2025 data shows a market that is absorbing significant new supply while remaining fundamentally supported by infrastructure investment, port activity, and population growth. Over the past five years, Jacksonville has added more than 20 million square feet of industrial space. That pace of development has naturally introduced friction into the market, with vaca

When a major player like Amazon invests in industrial real estate, it signals strong market confidence and growth potential. Recently, Mike Salik, CCIM, of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services in Jacksonville, FL, played a key role in a significant transaction involving a 59,669-square-foot heavy industrial property in Panama City, FL. This deal, valued at $5.9 million, highlights the growing demand for industrial spaces tailored to e-commerce giants like Amazon. Amazon h