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Mentioned in the Jacksonville Daily Record: Manufacturing Interest Continues in Jacksonville Industrial Market
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
Mike Salik
3 days ago1 min read


Jacksonville Industrial Market Truth: The Market Isn't Standing Still
JACKSONVILLE INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRUTH
The Market Isn't Standing Still
Mike Salik
5 days ago2 min read


Jacksonville IOS Market Update: Why Industrial Outdoor Storage Is Gaining Attention
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
Mike Salik
May 81 min read


What Makes a Good IOS Yard? 5 Things Operators Look for in Jacksonville
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
Mike Salik
May 61 min read


Jacksonville Industrial Market Outlook | Q1 2026: Supply Is Rising- Demand Hasn’t Left
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
Mike Salik
May 51 min read


How Many Trucks Can Fit on 8 Acres? Breaking Down an IOS Yard in Jacksonville
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:
Mike Salik
May 11 min read


Why ±8.05 Acres of IOS in Jacksonville Is a Rare Opportunity Right Now
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
Mike Salik
Apr 281 min read
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