Bakken Sale-Leasebacks and Industrial Investment Sales

Lunnen Real Estate Services Inc. helps owner-operators, investors, and 1031 exchange buyers with sale-leasebacks and industrial investment sales across the Bakken. Whether you want to free up capital without moving your operation or buy a leased shop or yard with steady income, we structure each deal around the tenant, the lease, and the property.

WHY CHOOSE US

What Makes a Strong Bakken Industrial Investment

The details investors look at first

Tenant and Operation: Who the tenant is, how long they have operated in the basin, and how important the site is to their work.
Lease Structure: A triple net (NNN) lease with a solid term, scheduled rent increases, and clear renewal options gives an investor predictable income.
Building Flexibility: Shops, yards, and industrial buildings with standard doors, clear height, power, and yard suit many users, which lowers the risk of a long vacancy.
Location and Access: Truck routes to US 2, US 85, and ND Highway 1804, industrial zoning, and a location near active drilling and service areas.
Pricing Against Real Deals: Rent and sale price measured against recent Bakken leases and sales, so the cap rate reflects the local market rather than a national average.

WHY TRUST US

Why Owners and Investors Trust Lunnen With Investment Deals

Experience you can check

Bakken Focus Since 2010: We have worked exclusively in North Dakota industrial and energy real estate since 2010 and have developed seven industrial parks in the Bakken.
For Owner-Operators: We price your property, set lease terms that work for your operation, and find a buyer, so you can sell your real estate and stay in place.
For Investors and 1031 Buyers: We find leased industrial properties, review the tenant, lease, and building, and help with 1031 exchange and tenant in common (TIC) structures.
Principal Led: You work directly with Jeff Lunnen from the first call through closing, with no handoffs to junior agents.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bakken Sale-Leasebacks and Investment Sales

Answers to the questions owners and investors ask most about sale-leasebacks and industrial investment property in western North Dakota.

What is a sale-leaseback?

In a sale-leaseback, a business sells the property it operates from to an investor and signs a lease to stay. The business turns its real estate into cash and keeps using the property, and the investor buys a property with a tenant already in place.

Why do Bakken operators use sale-leasebacks?

Capital tied up in a shop or yard can go to equipment, debt, or growth instead. A sale-leaseback frees that capital without a move, and the lease terms are set as part of the sale. We help you weigh the sale price against the rent and term you will be committing to.

What does NNN mean?

NNN, or triple net, means the tenant pays rent plus the property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. For the owner, income is more predictable because most operating costs pass through to the tenant. Most industrial investment properties in the Bakken are leased on a NNN or modified gross basis.

Can a Bakken industrial property be part of a 1031 exchange?

Yes. Industrial real estate held for business or investment can be used in a 1031 exchange, and we work with buyers and sellers on 1031 and tenant in common (TIC) deals. Exchanges follow strict deadlines, so plan the timing with your qualified intermediary and tax advisor before you list or make an offer. We are not tax advisors.

Can you help me sell my investment property?

Yes. We price the property against recent Bakken leases and sales, market it to investors and 1031 buyers, and negotiate through closing. See our industrial property valuations for a detailed opinion of value, or request a free valuation.

Investment Properties Across the Bakken

We handle sale-leasebacks and investment sales in Williston, Watford City, Dickinson, Tioga, Stanley, Alexander, Killdeer, and Minot. Looking for a property to occupy yourself? See our shop facilities, industrial buildings, and yards and IOS services, or call (701) 428-1243.