Show Notes: https://retipster.com/234-hamza-ali/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=03bnsXiSfyQ Hamza Ali on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC5VwSj4MU6la57CeelBhLFg Advanced Filtering 101: My Favorite Filter Combos for the Most Potent Mailing Lists: https://youtu.be/8Hu1QXX7UeM?si=MJFhmrofUiXOsvjs In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I sit down with Hamza Ali, a FlexSpace developer who has built a $370M+ portfolio in one of the most underrated corners of commercial real estate. Originally from Dubai, Hamza moved to the U.S. less than a decade ago and carved out a niche in Flex industrial real estate, an asset class that most investors don’t yet understand. In fact, Hamza played a key role in popularizing the term “FlexSpace” itself. We dive deep into how he chooses sites, avoids bad deals, maximizes ROI, and why he's moving from selling FlexSpace to holding it for cash flow. If you've ever considered commercial real estate but didn't want to deal with huge apartment complexes or massive warehouses, FlexSpace might be exactly what you're looking for. You’ll also hear Hamza’s insights on design mistakes, leasing strategies, fire code rules, tenant types, and how to test demand in your market with Facebook ads before you build. If you're serious about building long-term wealth with a high-performing, low-maintenance asset class, this episode is a must-watch. 0:00 - Intro to Hamza Ali and FlexSpace 1:06 - Hamza’s backstory and real estate journey 3:01 - Comparing U.S. vs. Dubai real estate 5:10 - What is FlexSpace (and who really coined the term)? 8:09 - Defining FlexSpace: layout and features 10:49 - Optimal building design and bay setup 12:30 - Build-to-sell vs. build-to-hold 14:13 - Cash flow vs. appreciation in Flex 15:14 - Lease structures: Gross, Modified Gross, Triple Net 17:39 - Do tenants fight? How to avoid tenant issues 19:35 - Site design tips to avoid flow disasters 21:08 - Tenant types and business categories 23:55 - Should you build cheap or build premium? 25:56 - How far from a city is too far? 28:48 - What if there are no rent comps in your area? 30:31 - Site selection, highways, and high-growth corridors 33:14 - Hiring contractors and what to look for 34:43 - “Perfect” projects and designing for your market 37:16 - Building size, land size, and IRR expectations 39:24 - Ideal architect design formula (16-21-16) 41:01 - Land cost and finding the right property 42:49 - Max building size before fire code hits hard 43:54 - Recommended door height for most Flex units 44:57 - Exterior design standards and materials 45:56 - What is the FlexSpace Network? 48:54 - 3 big mistakes new builders make 52:07 - Final thoughts and event information *🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!* https://welcome.retipster.com/newsletter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=03bnsXiSfyQ *🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)* https://welcome.retipster.com/5-day-email-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=03bnsXiSfyQ *⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)* https://welcome.retipster.com/survival-guide/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=03bnsXiSfyQ *👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing* https://welcome.retipster.com/webinar-invite/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=03bnsXiSfyQ *😀 Join the REtipster Forum!* https://forum.retipster.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=03bnsXiSfyQ *🛠️ All My Favorite Tools and Resources 🛠️* https://retipster.com/resources/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=03bnsXiSfyQ #flexspace #landinvesting #commercialrealestate #retipsterpodcast #realestatestrategy #cashflow #flexindustrial #realestateinvestor #landdevelopment #realestateportfolio #landbuyingtips #selfstorageinvesting #rentalproperty #flexspacedevelopment #landflipping #retipster #landinvestor