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Beyond Multifamily: How Self Storage May Complement Multifamily Allocations

Multifamily real estate has long been a core allocation in private real estate portfolios. But as market dynamics evolve, a growing number of advisors are seeking complementary property types that offer similar long-term benefits without the same...

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,...

Protect Your Downside

Theres an old adage that states to "Cover your bases." Drew Dolan applies that same principal learned from baseball to the evaluation of a real estate deal, in that you should always 'Protect your downside.' Sometimes if things don't go according to...

Don't be Afraid to Invest Small. Just Do It.

You have to start your investment journey somewhere. Don't be afraid to start small. Don't be Afraid to Invest Small. Just Do It. DXD Capital's Drew Dolan sits down with AJ Osborne from the Self Storage investing Podcast. This was a great...