Cody Payne | Managing Partner

Cody Payne is the Founder and Managing Partner of Flex Parks USA, a national brokerage, advisory, and platform exclusively focused on small-bay flex industrial real estate. With more than 20 years of experience and 1,000+ closed commercial real estate transactions, Cody is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities in the small-bay flex and multi-tenant industrial sector across the United States.

Through Flex Parks USA, Cody has built a specialized ecosystem designed to serve investors, developers, and owners of flex space — combining brokerage, proprietary data, feasibility analysis, and a nationwide buyer network to drive superior outcomes. His platform-centric approach has helped redefine how small-bay industrial assets are evaluated, marketed, and transacted, creating clarity and confidence for both seasoned investors and first-time developers.

Cody’s background spans investment sales, leasing, asset positioning, and market strategy across office and industrial real estate, with extensive experience working alongside local operators, regional groups, institutional investors, and national tenants. His deep understanding of market dynamics, tenant demand, and capital flows has allowed Flex Parks USA to consistently uncover value where traditional approaches fall short.

In addition to brokerage, Cody is a co-author of Flex Space Domination, a top-recognized book on small-bay flex investing, and a frequent speaker, advisor, and media contributor within the commercial real estate industry. His work continues to shape the future of flex space development and investment nationwide.

Key Accomplishments:

• Top 35 Under 35 designation in 2009 and 2010 from Black’s Guide.
• Sperry Van Ness / Dunn Commercial – Top Producer – 5 Years in a Row
• Special Achievement Marcus & Millichap 2016, 2017 & 2018
• Everest Club Recipient 2021 & 2022
• DCEO Power Broker 2023
• Crexi Platinum Broker 2022
• Top Small Bay Industrial Broker 2025 - Small Bay News

Cody Payne

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