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Hidden Changes in Self Storage Rents: How REIT strategy has shifted

This week, I had the following conversation on X (f/k/a Twitter), which reflects a recent industry shift in REIT pricing strategy:

Self Storage Industry's Hidden Profits

Here are two facts about the state of the self storage industry compared to this time last year:

Understanding Investment Structure & Returns in a Self Storage Investment

Sophisticated investors appreciate that not every real estate deal is the same, and not even every self storage deal is the same. It is crucial for investors to delve into the details, assess risks, and comprehend the long-term plan behind each project....

I Left Finance for Self Storage - Here’s Why I’m All In

I Got Damn Lucky by Falling into Self Storage

What the Wall Street Journal didn't include from our interview

The Wall Street Journal interviewed me for an article that they published yesterday (Tuesday, July 25th). Here’s what I think are the most important takeaways from the information we provided:

Navigating Real Estate Debt Challenges in the Self Storage Market

The availability of real estate debt has become a major headwind impacting the industry. Many real estate developers encounter difficulties when attempting to secure construction debt from banks. What is at the root of the concern, and how is the self...

Self Storage Investing: A Lucrative Opportunity for Savy Investors

Self storage investing has emerged as a promising avenue for generating substantial returns. As the demand for secure, flexible storage space continues to rise, it presents a compelling investment opportunity for those seeking stable cash flow and...

Why the Self Storage Industry has Outperformed other Real Estate Investments

Not all commercial real estate investments are equal. Diverse demand drivers have allowed the self storage industry to historically outperform other sectors through economic ups and downs. Currently, the office market suffers from low occupancy, a result...