JADIAN’S $13M POMPANO BET: WHEN LOCATION OUTPLAYS HYPE

Dealmakers Spotlight
Acquisition team: Matt Perlmutter, Alex Stahl, Sara Swift, Daniel Schuchinsky
Brokers: Santiago Acevedo and Rich DeGirolamo, Compass Commercial
Seller: A & X Investments II, LLC (managed by Alexis Garcia)

The Move

Jadian IOS just dropped $13 million on a 7-acre industrial site in Pompano Beach, FL. On the surface, it looks like another South Florida trade. Dig deeper, and it’s a textbook example of how infill locations can still command premium pricing—and why smart buyers don’t shy away from them.

Why It Matters

• Strategic location: Pompano Beach sits between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, both hungry logistics hubs with limited land supply.

• Manageable scale: At 7 acres, the site is large enough to matter but small enough to operate efficiently in a tight market.

• Built-in utility: The property isn’t raw dirt. It includes an 8,000 SF office and multiple dock positions, making it an immediate revenue generator.

Reading the Signals

• Price per acre: $1.86M. High? Absolutely. But finding anything cheaper near Miami’s logistics corridors is nearly impossible.

• Office space: 8,000 SF. Flexible enough for multi-tenant users or a single operator with real administrative needs.

• Dock positions: Multiple. This isn’t a parking lot—it’s an intermodal play that connects trucks, goods, and operations.

What Other Investors Can Learn

• Bet on infill. Proximity to major metros is worth the premium.

• Buy built, not bare. Existing infrastructure accelerates returns versus starting from scratch.

• Don’t fear sticker shock. In supply-constrained markets, high prices often signal long-term staying power.

Risks Worth Underwriting

• Climate risk. South Florida isn’t drying out—insurance and resiliency planning are critical.

• Market swings. South Florida’s industrial scene runs hot and cold; diversify tenants to absorb volatility.

• Zoning pressures. As residential pushes into industrial corridors, anticipate political and community pushback.

Bottom Line

Jadian’s $13M acquisition is a reminder that success in IOS often comes down to fundamentals: trucks need a place to park, goods need a place to transfer, and businesses need a place to operate. Instead of chasing hype, Jadian doubled down on location, infrastructure, and demand. In South Florida, that’s a winning formula.

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