Beyond Warehouses: The Future of Industrial Real Estate with Chad Griffiths

Industrial real estate is changing faster than many investors realize. From data centers and semiconductor manufacturing to flexible industrial buildings and pickleball facilities, Chad Griffiths explains why this once-overlooked asset class has become an important part of today's real estate market.

In this episode, Dave and Chad explore what industrial real estate actually is, how it compares to multifamily investing, and why longer leases with business tenants create a different investment experience. Chad also shares lessons from his own portfolio, including the challenges of replacing a single tenant and why understanding the risks is just as important as understanding the rewards.

Key Topics

• How industrial real estate has evolved over the last five years
• Why data centers are becoming a major part of industrial real estate
• The differences between industrial and multifamily investing
• Why corporate tenants often sign longer leases
• The benefits and risks of single-tenant industrial properties
• Why industrial investing is different rather than better

Guest Information

Chad Griffiths is an industrial real estate broker, investor, and host of The Industrial Real Estate Show. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, he specializes in industrial properties while sharing market insights with investors across North America.

Resources Mentioned

• The Industrial Real Estate Show podcast
• Chad's YouTube channel
• Chad on X
• Chad on LinkedIn

Call to Action

Connect with Chad through The Industrial Real Estate Show, his YouTube channel, or his social media to continue learning about industrial real estate.