Reliant Partners

Industrial value-add is having a moment. As warehouse deliveries slow, leasing activity rises, and vacancy begins to tighten, investors are shifting focus from ground-up development to repositioning existing assets.

With only a fraction of U.S. warehouse inventory built in the last 15 years, modernizing older facilities could be one of the biggest opportunities in industrial real estate today.

Industrial Value-Add Deals Surge Amid Warehouse Tightening Industrial value-add investment is rising as warehouse supply tightens, rents grow, and demand favors modern logistics facilities.

The "retail apocalypse" never showed up. With 83% of retail sales still happening in-store, neighborhood retail centers continue to benefit from strong demand, limited new supply, and a growing mix of service-based tenants that just can't be replaced online.

For investors and landlords, well-located retail remains one of the most resilient asset classes in today's market.

Why Neighborhood Retail Remains a Strong Investment Retail real estate might not be quite what you think. Here’s why it’s poised to be more successful than ever.

Office construction has fallen to its lowest level since 2012, while leasing demand has now improved for three consecutive quarters.

The office market isn't dead—it's evolving. Tenants are prioritizing quality, landlords are getting creative with concessions, and the gap between premier assets and older buildings continues to widen.

Office Construction Hits 14-Year Low as Concessions Rise US office construction hit a 14-year low in Q1 2026 as landlords increased concessions to sustain leasing activity.

Big news for owner-users and growing businesses: the SBA just doubled the combined 7(a) + 504 loan limit to $10M. That’s a major shift for companies looking to buy real estate, expand operations, invest in equipment, or scale manufacturing.

For CRE, this could mean more small businesses transitioning from tenants to owners — especially in industrial, flex, logistics, and medical space. Capital access drives expansion, and expansion drives real estate demand.

Reach out today and we can chat about the process of obtaining an SBA.

SBA Doubles Cumulative 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million | U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON – Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced a new rule that will allow eligible borrowers to combine their 7(a) and 504 loans for up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing, increasing the cumulative loan limit from its current $5 mil...

The office conversion pipeline continues to grow, and the markets getting ahead are the ones using both private capital & public incentives.

The reality is that many older office buildings won’t lease the way they once did. Adaptive reuse has become a viable strategy to preserve asset value, increase downtown density, and support surrounding retail and hospitality - 3 birds, 1 stone!

Successful conversions come down to fundamentals: basis, floor plates, infrastructure, and financing.

A Winning Recipe for Office Conversions The number of underutilized office buildings being converted into apartment units continues to steadily rise, largely due to the acceptance that the post-COVID hybrid work format is here to stay. At the start of 2026, the national office-to-apartment conversion pipeline reached 90,300 units, up 28 p...

Buildable land inventory is down 24% nationwide since 2019 — and quality sites in Indy are only getting harder to find. 📉

As supply tightens, expect continued competition and pricing pressure for well-located development land across Central Indiana.

WE LOVE SELLING DIRT - reach out today if you have questions or want to discuss this trend.

Land Inventory Trends Show a 24% Drop in Buildable Land US Land inventory trends show a 24% drop in US buildable land since the pandemic, with sharp price gains, especially for raw land listings.

Broad Ripple might be gearing up for a major comeback. 🚀

New plans call for beautification, redevelopment, more density, and fresh energy in one of Indy’s most iconic districts. That’s the kind of momentum investors, retailers, and developers pay attention to.

These renderings are gorgeous! Who’s ready to see Broad Ripple thrive again? 👀



https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2026/04/23/broad-ripple-master-plan-renderings-released-for-village-development/89732352007/

Empty office space is getting a second life in Downtown Indy.

Converting vacant towers into hotels could reshape the city core and create major momentum for surrounding retail, restaurants, and nightlife.

Is adaptive reuse the next big CRE play - what do y'all think?!

Developers for several downtown projects see advantages in reusing older buildings - Indianapolis Business Journal Developers have started or are planning several projects that will convert office space into hotels.

WOW

Liability insurance is quietly crushing deals.

Premiums are up 4x since 2020—with less coverage and more exclusions.
More lawsuits. Bigger verdicts. Higher risk.

This is hitting:
• Pricing
• Underwriting
• Tenant decisions

If you’re not factoring insurance into your deal… you’re missing the real numbers.

Liability Insurance Costs Surge for Landlords Nationwide Liability insurance premiums soar for landlords as increased litigation and nuclear verdicts drive up costs and exclusions nationwide.

Main Street Speedway is calling your concept!!🔥

3,051 SF of 2nd generation restaurant space with patio seating + 3-way liquor license available—this is as turnkey as it gets.

Located in the heart of Speedway’s entertainment district, just minutes from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with built-in traffic from residents, employees, and year-round visitors.

Opportunities like this don’t sit long.
📩 Let’s talk before someone else grabs it.