Question 1

What is small-bay industrial (flex) real estate?

Accepted Answer

Small-bay industrial, often called flex industrial, is warehouse or mixed office-warehouse space divided into smaller units, commonly about 1,000 to 15,000 square feet. It serves contractors, distributors, service businesses, light manufacturers, and other operators that need loading, power, parking, or shop space without a big-box warehouse.

Question 2

What services does Small Bay Industrial Group provide?

Accepted Answer

Small Bay Industrial Group provides commercial real estate brokerage for industrial leasing, investment sales, investment advisory, tenant representation, landlord representation, and industrial land. The team focuses on small-bay and flex properties in Fort Worth, DFW, and North Texas.

Question 3

What counties and cities do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, and Hood Counties across the Fort Worth and western DFW area. Key markets include Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Saginaw, Burleson, Cleburne, Weatherford, Aledo, Granbury, and the North Fort Worth / Alliance corridor.

Question 4

Who are Ty Borron and Trevor Short?

Accepted Answer

Ty Borron and Trevor Short are commercial and industrial real estate professionals with Small Bay Industrial Group, a team operating under Trinity REIS. Ty covers leasing, representation, sales, land, and developer advisory; Trevor focuses on investment advisory, underwriting, and sales of multi-tenant small-bay flex properties.

Question 5

Do you handle commercial real estate leasing in Fort Worth and DFW?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We handle commercial real estate leasing for small-bay industrial, flex, warehouse, and multi-tenant business parks throughout Fort Worth and the western DFW market. We represent both occupiers seeking space and owners working to lease and stabilize their properties.

Question 6

What is tenant representation and how does it help me?

Accepted Answer

Tenant representation means an industrial real estate broker works on the occupier's behalf to find space and negotiate business terms. We define the requirement, search listed and off-market options, compare total occupancy costs, coordinate tours, and negotiate the LOI and lease so the tenant has market evidence and leverage.

Question 7

What is landlord representation?

Accepted Answer

Landlord representation is brokerage service for an owner leasing and marketing vacant industrial or flex space. We set market pricing, position and promote available bays, qualify prospects, negotiate terms, manage renewals, and work to reduce downtime while protecting effective rent.

Question 8

How much does small-bay industrial or flex space lease for in DFW?

Accepted Answer

There is no single DFW rate for small-bay industrial or flex space; rent varies by submarket, size, office finish, loading, power, yard access, and building age. Most space is quoted on a triple-net basis, so tenants should compare base rent plus estimated operating expenses using current, local lease comparables.

Question 9

How do I find a small-bay warehouse or flex space in Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, or Hood County?

Accepted Answer

Start with a precise requirement and a broker who tracks both listed and off-market small-bay inventory in the target county. We translate your size, loading, power, parking, yard, location, budget, and timing into a focused search and contact owners whose available bays may never reach public listing sites.

Question 10

How are brokerage fees structured?

Accepted Answer

Commercial real estate brokerage fees are not set by law and are fully negotiable. The amount, timing, and party responsible for payment depend on the written representation and listing agreements; in many leases the landlord pays the brokerage fees, but we disclose and confirm the arrangement before work begins.

Question 11

What does an industrial investment sales broker do?

Accepted Answer

An industrial investment sales broker advises owners and buyers through the sale or acquisition of income-producing industrial property. We underwrite the rent roll and expenses, prepare pricing or a broker opinion of value, position the asset, source qualified buyers or opportunities, negotiate terms, and manage diligence through closing.

Question 12

What is commercial real estate investment advisory?

Accepted Answer

Commercial real estate investment advisory is analysis and strategy that helps an owner, investor, or developer make a better buy, sell, hold, finance, or development decision. For small-bay industrial, that includes rent-roll and rollover analysis, market-rent comparisons, valuation, capital needs, acquisition or disposition planning, and development feasibility context.

Question 13

What cap rates do small-bay flex properties trade at in North Texas?

Accepted Answer

Small-bay flex cap rates in North Texas vary by location, tenant mix, lease rollover, in-place rent versus market, building condition, and financing conditions. We do not apply one market-wide rate; we compare each property with recent closed sales and its specific income and risk profile.

Question 14

What is the difference between leasing and buying industrial space?

Accepted Answer

Leasing generally preserves capital and flexibility, while buying can build equity and provide greater control over the property. The better choice depends on growth plans, available cash, financing, occupancy needs, and the expected holding period, so we compare both paths using the actual spaces and buildings available.

Question 15

Do you help with 1031 exchanges?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We help industrial investors identify, evaluate, and pursue replacement properties and coordinate transaction timing with their qualified intermediary and advisers. We provide brokerage and market analysis, not tax or legal advice, and recommend that clients confirm exchange requirements with qualified professionals.

Question 16

Do you broker or sell industrial and development land?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We represent buyers, sellers, developers, investors, and owner-users in industrial and flex development land transactions across Fort Worth and North Texas. Our work includes site selection, acquisition and disposition, off-market outreach, and practical context on zoning, utilities, access, unit mix, achievable rents, and small-bay demand.

Question 17

How do I get your quarterly small-bay flex market reports?

Accepted Answer

Join the free distribution list on our Market Reports page. The quarterly reports cover Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, and Hood Counties with small-bay flex inventory, vacancy, absorption, rent, sales and leasing comparables, development activity, and market outlook.

Question 18

How do I get started or schedule a consultation?

Accepted Answer

Call (830) 237-0489 or use the Contact page to schedule a consultation with Small Bay Industrial Group. We begin with a short conversation about the property or requirement, location, timing, and goals, then recommend the next practical step without obligation.

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