Andrew Hoy

Name: Andrew Hoy
Address: San Diego, CA, US
Telephone: +16199527107

Commercial Real Estate Specialist - Industrial | Office | Capital Markets & Development

04/07/2026

Quality team bonding

03/03/2026

Want to know why clients keep referring our team?

It’s not because we’re loud.
It’s not because we push deals.

As a commercial real estate broker, I see this every day: People refer who they trust when things get hard.

High-quality service. Integrity when something breaks. Persistence until the job is actually finished.

That applies to contractors, trades, logistics operators — and it’s the same reason clients send other business owners our way.

In industrial, especially around our City and the Port of San Diego, reputations move fast.

Do what you say you’ll do. Stay in it when it’s uncomfortable.

That’s how real referrals are earned — and why our clients keep calling.

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02/19/2026

Industrial buildings don’t get expensive — surprises do.

I’ve walked plenty of buildings where the owner thought they “knew” the property.
Then we open panels, check drains, walk the yard… and reality shows up.

If you own industrial in National City or Chula Vista, do this once a year:
Walk the building with a contractor.
Ask what would fail first if the tenant doubled production.

Roof.
Power.
Pavement.
Drainage.

One honest walkthrough will save you far more than it costs.

That’s how owners stay ahead — not reactive.

02/16/2026

Industrial tenants don’t leave because of rent first.
They leave because operations get squeezed.

I’ve seen businesses outgrow buildings quietly.
More trucks. More staff. More inventory.
Same doors. Same yard. Same parking.

By the time the owner notices, the tenant is already touring elsewhere.

If you own industrial in National City or Chula Vista, do this:
Ask your tenant what’s tighter today than last year.
Loading? Parking? Yard space? Power?

Small adjustments early keep good tenants longer.

That’s real asset management.

02/05/2026

In 2026, understanding industrial power requirements is a required skill for business owners and operators.

If you understand electrical capacity, you can:

1. Avoid signing leases that don’t actually work
2. Prevent surprise upgrade costs after the deal
3. Move faster when the right building appears

Start with the basics:
• Single-phase vs. three-phase power
• Amperage vs. usable capacity
• Where power is located — building vs. suite

Then go deeper:
• How to verify power on-site (not on a flyer)
• What upgrades really cost and who pays
• When “existing power” doesn’t mean accessible

Portfolio-level move:

Before committing to any industrial property:

Walk the building
Bring your electrician
Verify power at the suite level
Document findings before negotiations

The best operators don’t assume.
They verify — and that’s how bad deals get avoided.

02/02/2026

A lot of my days are spent walking industrial buildings in National City with owners who’ve held them for years.

Some are still running their businesses out of them.

Some are thinking about leasing.

Some are starting to ask, “What’s this really worth now?”

National City is one of those markets where every building has a story.

Older construction. Tight lots. Long-term ownership.

And very little room for mistakes if you get the strategy wrong.

What I enjoy most is sitting down with owners, understanding how they actually use their space, and helping them think through what’s next — whether that’s holding, leasing, selling, or repositioning.

No hype.

No pressure.

Just honest conversations backed by knowing the area like the back of my hand.

If you own industrial property in National City and want a second opinion, I’m always happy to walk the building and talk through options.

01/07/2026

Most deals don’t “just happen.” They happen because someone drives them.

I was touring an industrial property with my client and the listing broker.
I asked, “Any other groups looking? Any offers in?”

He simply replied: “We’ve had a few inquires so far, whatever happens, happens. I don’t chase.”

But on an agency for-lease or for-sale listing, follow-up isn’t chasing.
It’s protecting the owner’s outcome.

On my listings, anyone who inquires gets a call and consistent follow-up until:
• they tell me they’re out, or
• we get real feedback, or
• we’re negotiating terms.

Because business owners get busy.
Investors are underwriting.
Decision-makers change.

And a lot of deals get won for one reason:
the person who stayed professional, persistent, and kept it moving.

01/05/2026

The buyer who will pay the most for your building depends on one thing: whether your business is still in it.

If your business is healthy and still operating:
A sale-leaseback might make sense.

You sell the building, lease it back, and continue running your business from the same location.

In many cases, this can attract investors who are looking for income. They typically care about lease term, rent level, tenant strength, and risk profile.

This structure can help achieve a strong price — but actual value depends on the rent, market conditions, and your company’s financial profile.

If your business is struggling or closing:
You’re likely selling the building vacant or mostly vacant.

Now the buyer pool often shifts toward owner-users — business owners who want to occupy the space themselves.

They might be current tenants elsewhere looking to own, or expanding businesses that prefer to purchase rather than lease.

They usually focus on functionality: layout, loading, power, zoning, and ability to grow.

Two buyer types. Two different strategies.

Owner-users care about fit and operations.

Investors care about income and stability.

The mistake is positioning the property without understanding which buyer is most realistic in your situation and market.

If you’re thinking about selling your building, start by understanding who your likely buyer really is — and build your strategy from there.

12/15/2025

The quickest way deals fall apart is overlooked details.

I’ve seen landlords’ contractors confirm work that wasn’t actually complete.

Our team rechecks everything and uncovers problems immediately.

A “ready space” can hide costly surprises beneath the surface.

Always use your own experts—verification saves money every time.

12/12/2025

15,000 square feet on paper. Only 7,500 square feet was usable warehouse.

I toured a property last week in South Bay that looked flawless online. 24-foot clear height, 15,000 square feet, “ample yard space.”

Then I walked it.

The 24-foot clearance? More like 19 feet once you account for beams and sprinkler heads — which means the racking my client needed wouldn’t fit.

The yard looked huge in photos, but half of it had drainage issues, with uneven and cracked pavement. Can’t park trailers there. Can’t stage product.

And the square footage? That’s where it cost real money.

15,000 square feet on paper. But the building had an irregular shape — the dock went in 5 to 10 feet on one side, creating dead space that couldn’t fit racking or equipment. Add in an old mezzanine nobody would use, and you’re down to about 7,500 usable square feet.

That’s 7,500 square feet you’re paying rent on but can’t actually use.

Here’s the lesson: Total square footage and usable square footage are two very different numbers. And the difference shows up in your lease payment every single month.

Photos don’t catch this. Videos edit it out. Only walking the building reveals what you’re actually getting.

You can’t always trust the brochure — walk the building. And if you want help spotting what doesn’t work before you sign, I’m here.

11/19/2025

Searching for your own warehouse space? You’re about to pay 15-20% more than you should. Here’s why landlords love unrepresented tenants.

I talk to business owners every week who are stuck in this exact position. They need a new facility—yesterday. But they’re also running sales calls, handling operations, dealing with staffing issues, and trying to hit revenue targets.

So they squeeze in warehouse tours between meetings. They scroll LoopNet at 10 PM. They chase brokers who never call back. They tour buildings that looked perfect online but have 16-foot ceilings when they need 24.

Three months later, they’re still looking.

And here’s the hidden cost nobody talks about: every hour you spend searching for space is an hour you’re not spending growing your business. That’s lost revenue. Delayed expansion. Opportunities that slip away because you’re stuck in real estate limbo.

You didn’t build your company to become an amateur commercial real estate broker.

This is exactly what we do 24/7.

While you’re focused on running your business, we’re working the market. Tracking inventory. Building relationships with landlords. Getting access to off-market spaces that never hit the listing sites.

We handle the search, the tours, the negotiations, the due diligence—so you can stay focused on what you actually do best.

On-market listings? We’ve got them. Off-market opportunities that most tenants never see? We’ve got those too.

More options. Better fits. Less time wasted.

Your next facility shouldn’t cost you your focus.

If you’re outgrowing your space or need to relocate, let’s talk. We’ll handle the heavy lifting while you handle everything else.

DM me or drop a comment. Let us do the searching so you can do the selling.

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+16199527107

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