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Coming Off the Bottom: Why Self Storage May Be the First Real Estate Sector to Rebound

The commercial real estate market has certainly faced its share of challenges over the last few years. Subsequently, many advisors and investors have steered clear, waiting for an appropriate time to reallocate to the asset class. While the market...

Climate-Controlled vs. Non-Climate Storage: Digging Deeper

Understanding the Investment Landscape The self storage sector continues evolving as investor interest grows, driven by demand from residential and commercial users. One critical decision when evaluating a new self storage development project is...

Understanding Demand: Who Relies on Self Storage?

The self storage industry continues to experience strong demand across economic cycles. While traditional real estate sectors face headwinds from shifting consumer behaviors and workplace dynamics, self storage remains a vital asset class, driven by a...

Understanding Market Dynamics in Self Storage

Investing in self storage requires a localized approach, as market conditions vary significantly by region. While national trends provide a broad outlook, the success of a self storage investment ultimately depends on trade area-specific demand, supply...

Inside the Engine of Self Storage Returns

What drives outperformance in self storage? It’s not just location—it’s configuration. Facility type, customer segment, and asset class designation all contribute to cash flow durability and upside potential. This guide explores the primary categories...

The Strategic Edge of Self Storage Investments in Private Real Estate

Real estate has long been a cornerstone of wealth creation, potentially offering investors a tangible, income-generating asset class. Within private real estate, self storage has historically emerged as a high-performing sector known for its resilience,...

Office Real Estate Value Decline Will Weigh Heavy on City Coffers

Although this article by Bloomberg is specifically about Boston, I highly doubt it is the only city in the country to face a significant tax revenue squeeze as office real estate tax revenue declines in lockstep with its values. One-third of Boston's tax...

CMBS Challenges are Back from the Dead

CREDiq analyzed 556 properties that were reappraised in 2023 and the results are shocking. The Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security (CMBS) loans analyzed were attempting to work through problems. CREDiq only analyzed non-current CMBS loans, not bank or...

What Does Too Much New Supply Look Like?

The primary risk facing self storage development is the potential oversaturation with new facilities opening in tandem in the same trade area. A surge in competition during the initial lease-up phase can significantly lengthen the term and potentially...