Send us Fan Mail Could the next frontier of commercial real estate investing be hiding right next to the self-storage facilities you already know?  Scott Meyers welcomes Cody Payne, a small bay flex space specialist, investment sales broker, and founder of FlexParks USA, for a candid conversation about one of the fastest-growing asset classes in commercial real estate.  With 20 years in the industry and a team specializing exclusively in small bay industrial leasing and investment s...

Self Storage Investing

Scott Meyers, Stories and Strategies

The Asset Class Next Door: Is Small Bay Flex the New Self-Storage?

APR 20, 202628 MIN
Self Storage Investing

The Asset Class Next Door: Is Small Bay Flex the New Self-Storage?

APR 20, 202628 MIN

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Send us Fan MailCould the next frontier of commercial real estate investing be hiding right next to the self-storage facilities you already know? Scott Meyers welcomes Cody Payne, a small bay flex space specialist, investment sales broker, and founder of FlexParks USA, for a candid conversation about one of the fastest-growing asset classes in commercial real estate. With 20 years in the industry and a team specializing exclusively in small bay industrial leasing and investment sales across the US and Canada, Cody pulls back the curtain on what FlexParks really are, who's in them, what's driving demand, and why self-storage investors are uniquely positioned to capitalize. If you're already in self-storage and thinking about diversification, this episode delivers the blueprint. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR3:03 What is small bay flex space and how does it differ from traditional self-storage?6:14 What is really driving the explosive demand for flex park space right now?13:45 What are the most common mistakes new flex park owners make during development and operations?18:31 What does an ideal flex park site look like and how do you identify the right unit mix?23:58 How can self-storage investors get started in small bay flex and what resources does Cody Payne offer?Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT GUEST: CODY PAYNE, FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER OF FLEX PARKS USAWebsite | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Flex Space Domination Book  CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners manage their facilities like a performance business, not a guessing game. Using facility-level data and custom technology tools, the team drives smarter pricing, marketing, and operational decisions with no gut-based revenue management.Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166