Vacancy rates, rent per square foot, cross-dock and fulfillment economics, and the build-out math for adding capacity.
Industrial vacancy is just off the cyclical peak, building values are firming after a 2024 correction, and SBA 504 is still pricing well under conventional commercial real estate. The lease-vs-buy break-even has shifted 18–24 months in favor of buying for the right operator.
Industrial vacancy peaked in early 2026 and the build-out math is shifting back toward growth-justified expansion — here's how 3PLs are funding fit-out, equipment, and owned facilities this cycle.
Working-capital lines, equipment loans, and warehouse build-out financing each fit different stages. Compare options from vetted partners and run the math for your lane mix.