Owners who want to sell an industrial building fast usually run into the same obstacle: the buyers who move quickly want modern, high-clear distribution product, and everything else sits. Direct Commercial Acquisitions buys light industrial property directly from owners, including the older, smaller, and less polished buildings that institutional buyers pass over. We make cash offers, purchase as-is, and typically close in 30 to 90 days. There is no minimum size or price.
What we buy: warehouses, flex space, and light manufacturing
Our light industrial buy box is deliberately broad. We buy single-tenant warehouses, multi-tenant flex buildings with a mix of office and shop space, small-bay industrial parks, contractor yards with a shop building, light manufacturing facilities, and freestanding service buildings. Metal, tilt-wall, block, and brick construction are all fine. Older buildings with lower clear heights, fewer dock doors, or functional obsolescence for modern logistics still have real value to local users, and we underwrite them on that basis.
Condition and tenancy are flexible. We buy fully leased buildings with credit tenants, buildings with a single tenant on a short remaining term, owner-occupied buildings where the seller wants to lease back for a period, and vacant buildings that have been sitting since the last user left. Roof problems, cracked slabs, outdated electrical service, environmental questions from a prior use, and land that needs cleanup are all things we have seen and can price. If you would prefer to sell a warehouse for cash without spending money on repairs first, that is the arrangement we are built for.
We also consider portfolios. If you own several industrial buildings across a metro or across several states and want to sell them together, we can review them as a package.
Common owner situations
Industrial owners come to us for practical reasons. A business owner is retiring or relocating and no longer needs the building. A tenant left and the owner does not want to carry a vacant building through a long lease-up. A loan is maturing and the numbers do not work for a refinance. A property was inherited and the heirs have no use for it. Or the building simply has enough deferred maintenance that the owner would rather hand it to someone who plans to fix it. In each case we aim to give you a straightforward answer on whether we can buy and at what price.
What we look at when we underwrite industrial property
Industrial value comes from the physical specifications of the building and the strength of the income, and we look at both. Our review covers:
- Clear height. The usable vertical height under the lowest structural member, which determines what kind of tenant the building can serve and how it competes with newer product.
- Loading. Number and type of dock-high doors and grade-level doors, whether there are levelers, and how trucks approach the building.
- Column spacing and bay depth. Wider spacing gives tenants more flexibility for racking and equipment. Tight columns limit the user pool and we price accordingly.
- Power. Amperage, voltage, and phase of the electrical service. Manufacturing and equipment-heavy users need heavy power, and upgrading it is a real cost.
- Truck court and site. Depth of the truck court, turning radius, trailer parking, fencing, and outdoor storage capacity. Site coverage matters as much as the building for some users.
- Office finish and HVAC. The percentage of the building built out as office, its condition, and whether the warehouse is heated, cooled, or open.
- Lease term and tenant credit. Remaining term, renewal options, rent steps, who pays for taxes, insurance, and maintenance, and the financial strength of the tenant behind the lease.
- Zoning and environmental history. Permitted uses, any prior heavy uses on the site, and whether a Phase I report exists.
If you have a lease abstract, a site plan, or a recent survey, those help. If you only have the address and a rough building size, we will start there and ask for the rest as we go.
How the sale works when you sell industrial as-is
You tell us about the building. We review the specifications, the income, and the site, then send a written cash offer. If you accept, we open title, complete a defined due diligence period that may include an inspection and an environmental review, and close on a date that fits your situation, typically 30 to 90 days out. No listing, no marketing period, and no lender appraisal. The step-by-step process is on our how it works page; you can also start directly at sell your property.
Where we buy industrial buildings
We buy industrial property nationwide, with particular focus on Texas, the Southeast, and the Midwest. Our state pages, including Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, and Huntsville, Alabama, cover every asset type we acquire in those markets.
Do you buy small industrial buildings, or only large warehouses?
There is no minimum size. We buy small-bay flex buildings, single shop buildings on a contractor yard, and larger warehouses. If it is a light industrial property and the numbers work, it fits our buy box.
Will you buy a vacant industrial building?
Yes. Vacancy is one of the most common reasons owners contact us. We underwrite the building on its physical specifications and what a local user or tenant would pay for it, not on the income it is producing today.
Do I need a Phase I environmental report before selling?
Not to get an offer. If one exists, send it. If not, we may order one during due diligence at our cost, depending on the property’s history. Talk to your attorney about any disclosure obligations that apply to you.
Can I sell my building and lease it back for my business?
Often, yes. A sale-leaseback can let you convert the equity while keeping your operations in place. Tell us the term and rent you have in mind and we will factor it into the offer.
My building has a low clear height and no dock doors. Is it still worth anything to you?
Yes. Older, lower-clear buildings serve contractors, service businesses, and small manufacturers that do not need distribution-grade space. We price them for that user pool rather than comparing them to new construction.
What if the tenant’s lease has only a year or two left?
We buy buildings with short remaining lease terms regularly. The remaining term, the tenant’s likelihood of renewing, and the cost to re-tenant the space are all part of how we arrive at the offer.
Have a warehouse or flex building to sell?
Send the address and approximate square footage and we will respond with whether it fits and what we need to make an offer.