How do you build a $14 billion industrial real estate titan from the ground up? In this episode of Adding Value, Shy Assar sits down with Patrick Schlehuber, former CIO of Rexford Industrial and founder of PSI Realty Partners, to break down the strategies that dominate the Southern California market. If you are an industrial real estate broker in the Inland Empire or an investor looking for the next move, this episode is a masterclass in infill strategy and market resilience.
📈 Key Takeaways for IE Brokers: The Scaling Secret: How Rexford grew from 2 million to over 50 million square feet.
Inland Empire Market Pulse: Why the sub-100k SF market is weathering the storm better than big-box.
Relative Functionality: How to reposition Class B assets to achieve Class A rents. The "Hustle" Factor: What top-tier investors actually look for in a brokerage partner today. Legislative Watch: The impact of AB98 and NAIOP’s fight against industrial "attacks" in SoCal.
🎙️ Featured in this Episode: Patrick Schlehuber: Founder of PSI Realty Partners & former Rexford Industrial CIO. Connect on LinkedIn Shy Assar: Industrial Real Estate Broker at Voit Real Estate Services, specializing in the Inland Empire, CA.