Day: October 15, 2025

Self storage is in the midst of a management model overhaul. From online booking to self service unit access, customers have come to expect a streamlined self storage experience. New technologies are enabling operators to meet those needs while also pushing them to ask fundamental questions about their operational models. In this post, we’ll cover the three main management models in use today: On-site Remote Hybrid Each of these approaches has its strengths, so we’ll break down which model works best for which types of facilities. What Is On-Site Self-Storage…

In today’s competitive market, the best self-storage deals don’t always show up on social media platforms, or even in your inbox. Some of the most profitable opportunities are off-market properties—facilities that change hands quietly without ever being widely advertised. Why chase off-market deals? The answer is simple: less competition, better pricing, and more upside potential. But uncovering these hidden opportunities takes strategy and persistence. Here are five proven ways to find off-market self-storage investments. 1. Build Relationships With Active Brokers Top-producing brokers often know about deals before they ever hit…

Self-storage investors are currently enjoying a rapidly rising stock market and surprisingly very stable debt market, albeit at elevated interest rates to the Covid era, but by historical standards, in line with the 30-year averages. However, it is clear that there is a bifurcation in the investment market with Class A, major market properties commanding a premium valuation and still historically low cap rates, while secondary and tertiary market properties struggle to find buyers. Willing and able buyers, in turn, are expecting widely expanded valuations and meaningfully higher cap rates.…

Institutional buyers are zeroing in on mid-sized portfolios that deliver scale, efficiency, and stronger returns, making owners with 3–10 facilities the most sought-after players in today’s market. Over the past decade, institutional capital has poured into the self-storage sector, driving record-breaking valuations and cap rate compression. But as the market matures and competition tightens, the focus has begun to shift. Large institutions are no longer chasing only the massive, multi-state portfolios; many are now setting their sights on mid-sized groups of 3 to 10 facilities. Why Mid-Sized Portfolios Stand Out…