How to Get Started Investing in Industrial Real Estate with Graham Story & Jesse Durham
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Summary
Is the "unsexy" side of real estate actually the most profitable? While most investors are getting burned in the "dumpster fire" of multifamily syndications or fighting over crowded RV parks and self-storage units, a quiet revolution is happening in small-bay industrial real estate.
In this episode, we sit down with Graham Story and Jesse Durham, two North Carolina-based investors and brokers who have cracked the code on high-cash-flow industrial warehouses. From serving as an Army officer to navigating the world of CCIMs, Jesse and Graham share their "origin story" of moving from high-headache residential Airbnbs to the high-margin world of Triple Net (NNN) industrial leases.
They break down the exact math of how they forced $175,000 in equity on a single building just by signing a lease, and why they prefer "mom and pop" tenants over big-box retailers. If you want to learn how to find deals on Facebook Marketplace, structure 10% down seller financing, and use the "substitution of collateral" hack to build a portfolio with zero money out of pocket, this is the episode for you.
- The Multi-Family "Dumpster Fire" vs. Industrial: Why industrial is a "little-known" asset class that adds more zeros to your bottom line with less competition.
- Forced Appreciation Secrets: How a single $3,000/month lease jumped a property value from $250k to $425k instantly.
- The Power of Triple Net (NNN) Leases: Why you’ll never have to worry about "toilets, tenants, and trash" when the tenant pays the taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
- Creative Financing 101: A breakdown of their "cookie-cutter" seller financing offer: 10% down, 5.5% interest, and a 25-year amortization.
- The "Substitution of Collateral" Hack: A rare commercial strategy that allows you to move debt between properties to keep buying more buildings.
- Finding Tenants on Facebook: Why Facebook Marketplace is outperforming LoopNet and Crexi for small-bay industrial spaces.
- Due Diligence Essentials: Why you need a "Phase 1" environmental report and why OSHA is not your friend.
Small-bay industrial real estate is the "path of progress" for investors who want stable, long-term cash flow without the volatility of residential markets. Whether you are driving for dollars in your own backyard or looking to scale across the state, Graham and Jesse prove that you don't need millions to start—you just need the right niche.
The Commercial Real Estate Blueprint Program is an 8-week cohort for people who want to start buying commercial real estate. Weekly group calls, a one-on-one strategy session, plus the templates and scripts Graham and Jesse use to source and close deals. You'll leave with a defined buy box, a working prospecting system, and the confidence to send your first LOI. The first cohort starts in early June and is capped at 10 spots.
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