Small Bay Flex vs. Self Storage: A Four-Quarter Breakdown
In honor of my beloved Boston Celtics and their recent NBA Championship, I’m breaking down the exciting world of commercial real estate development into the four quarters of a basketball game. Today, we’re focusing on two asset classes: Small Bay Industrial Flex and Self Storage. Let’s dive into the game! 1st Quarter: Development The first […]
Putting a Bow on 2024
What a year! I joined Russell and David at Safe Storage Investors on January 1, 2024. Little did we know what an incredible year we had in store for us. It’s been a whirlwind in the Self Storage sector, marked by a massive shift in ownership trends favoring larger players such as REITs and private […]
Self-Storage: A Unique and Generous Industry
I’ve never experienced anything quite like the self-storage industry. I joined this field in August 2021, diving right in as an in-house sales rep promoting entitled raw land deals. At the time, I knew almost nothing about commercial real estate. My background was in house flipping—an endeavor that led to both successes and financial lessons. […]
Technology and its impact on Self-Storage Investing
Over the years, technology has impacted every business industry across the world. Transportation, software, commodities, manufacturing, transportation, leisure, and many more businesses across the globe look and operate completely differently as they did 50 years ago. Real estate – and specifically – self-storage is no different. Although many market participants don’t view real estate as […]
Is the self-storage industry still profitable?
The annual revenue of the Self-Storage industry is estimated to be $38 Billion which is at par with huge franchises like Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Subway combined. With self-storage proving to be a lucrative business with a high potential for passive income, more investors are getting into the industry. The question you may have in mind […]
#1 Reason to Diversify to Self-Storage Investing
Why are more investors choosing self-storage?