.💡 The OpportunityTraditional warehouse leases might rent at $0.80–$1.50 per sq. ft. per month.But when you retrofit a space for server racks, fiber connectivity, and redundant power, those rents can easily jump to $4–$8 per sq. ft. per month — or even more if you lease to edge-compute operators or Web3/AI startups.That’s the kind of industrial arbitrage that could turn a $400k–$800k property into a 6-figure monthly cash flow machine.🔍 Areas to Study Before Jumping InHere’s the roadmap I’m currently following to understand the space better:Power & ZoningTarget properties with 3-phase 480V power and capacity for at least 1–2 MW (utility upgrade optional).Zoning: industrial light/medium (M-1/M-2) or “data processing center” permitted use.Check local grid stability, cooling needs, and climate resilience.ConnectivityFiber access is everything.

Chefs and professional cooks prefer gas for the ability to adjust the temperatures.

True correspondent will likely also need a warehouse line to fund and hold the loan until it can be sold. 

My understanding is that an umbrella insurance is an appropriate alternative as long as my portfolio of properties remains modest (this article and the example of the warehouse was insightful) Thanks in advance for any insights that you can share, and have a great weekend, Romain

Looking for a warehouse near areas like Paradise Valley or Scottsdale. 

While this is our first venture in flex space, our group has extensive experience in warehouse design and construction.

Here in Maine, it routinely gets deep into the negative temperatures in winter, so lack of power/heat/hot water can quickly become a health and safety issue, especially if there are small children/elderly or those with health issues in the building.

After knocking on doors for about a year, I got one of those calls you don’t forget: a seller wanted out of a 10,000 ft² commercial warehouse immediately.

These floors handle Rochester's temperature swings, resist water damage, and maintain appearance despite heavy use.

Warehouses, gas stations, etc, in the commercial world usually have the same types of restrictions.