Why Investors Are Looking at Industrial Outdoor Storage

Industrial Outdoor Storage has become an increasingly recognized asset class within industrial real estate.

Historically viewed as secondary industrial land, IOS properties are now attracting institutional investor interest due to several key characteristics.

These properties often feature:

• strong logistics-driven tenant demand

• limited supply due to zoning restrictions• proximity to critical infrastructure

• relatively low development costs

Unlike warehouse assets, IOS tenants often prioritize location and operational efficiency over building improvements.

This makes well-located industrial land particularly valuable.

In markets like Jacksonville where port activity and logistics demand continue to grow, IOS properties are becoming an important component of industrial investment portfolios.