I’ve been checking out some of the newer small-bay flex developments around northern MA and southern NH. Some impressive properties coming online, and it’s interesting to see the different approaches to pricing and leasing. My experience leasing this type of space is still limited, but it’s got me thinking about what smaller businesses really value when choosing a location. Is it the rate, total monthly cost, lease flexibility, or something else? For those with more experience in small-bay flex, what are you finding matters most to tenants? Anything that’s surprised you?

Looking for a small industrial property to lease in New England, ideally northern MA or southern NH. Rough target is 5,000–30,000 SF with excess yard/parking and good highway access. Open to vacant, partially occupied, off-market, or something an owner may not be actively marketing. Flexible on condition and structure. If anyone has something underutilized or knows an owner who may be open to a conversation, shoot me a message.

Curious if anyone here is doing much with month-to-month flex space versus more traditional leases. I’ve had some success with a few different setups that combine things like staging or storage space, shared dock access, restrooms and vehicle parking. Some of it has been delivery-related businesses, and the demand has been better than I expected. It has me thinking more about older manufacturing or industrial buildings with decent parking as a possible first flex purchase. Seems like there could be a lot of ways to make the space work without having to build out traditional bays from day one. Anyone doing something similar? Curious what has worked well and what has ended up being more trouble than it was worth.

The call recordings take time to prepare. Not many people are watching them, so I am considering cutting them. For example, last week’s video only has 20 views. Who is actually watching the calls and are they helpful?

Hi everyone, I’m Scott from New Hampshire. I’ve spent the last 27 years in self-storage and currently serve as President of U-Haul Company of Eastern Massachusetts. Over the past year I’ve become increasingly interested in small bay industrial and have been incorporating flex space into some of our existing properties while working toward my first acquisition. Looking forward to learning from the group and contributing where I can.