In this episode, we are joined by Jerry Staple of Avanti Way Commercial, who shares his expertise on the industrial real estate market in Doral, Florida. The conversation explores Doral's strategic advantages as an industrial hub, its evolution from a purely industrial area to a more developed city, and the current trends in the industrial market, including the rise of distribution over manufacturing. We also touch upon the benefits of investing in industrial real estate compared to other property types, crucial due diligence steps for investors, and challenges like traffic and bureaucracy. Thank you for pulling up a chair!

The process of entitling land in South Florida can be long and complex. Our guest, Luciana L. González, has been on both the government and private sides of the process. Her 15 years of high-level public service experience, especially as project manager for Miami 21, the city’s landmark zoning code, as well as her involvement with some of Miami’s most transformative developments, including Brickell Citycentre, Miami Worldcenter, the Design District, and Riverlanding, give her an incredible perspective. Join us as we dive into the process.

According to Gay Cororaton, Miami Realtors Economist, land sales in SE Florida were strong in the first half of this year, a great indicator for future development.

Key Takeaways

1. Sales of residential, commercial, and industrial land in the counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach rose to $3.56 billion in the first half of 2025, up 14% year-over-year.
2. The median sales price per square foot rose at a double-digit pace: residential ($116/sf, +16%), commercial ($85,+ 21%), industrial ($64, +52%).
3. Homestead, The Acreage, and Palm Beach Gardens had the largest sales volume.

You can read the full report here.