{"id":9699,"date":"2025-07-30T08:14:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T08:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/us\/industry-insights\/?p=9699"},"modified":"2025-08-14T08:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:18:33","slug":"direct-equity-source-expands-its-portfolio-to-20-self-storage-and-flex-space-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/us\/industry-insights\/direct-equity-source-expands-its-portfolio-to-20-self-storage-and-flex-space-properties\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct Equity Source Expands its&#8217; Portfolio to 20 Self-Storage and Flex Space Properties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2741200\/Direct_Equity_Source_Logo.jpg?p=publish\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Direct Equity Source, a private equity firm specializing in real estate investments, announced today a major expansion of its income fund portfolio, growing from 8 to 20 self-storage and flex space properties across multiple strategic markets, including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Washington.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This rapid growth underscores the firm&#8217;s commitment to delivering stable, income-producing assets to its investors while capitalizing on the increasing demand for self-storage and flexible commercial space nationwide.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&#8220;Our expansion reflects both strong investor confidence and a clear opportunity in the market,&#8221; said Stephen Lawrence, Managing Partner at Direct Equity Source. &#8220;By scaling our portfolio, we&#8217;re able to deliver consistent returns and diversify across high-growth regions.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The newly acquired and developed properties span several states and include a mix of stabilized assets and value-add opportunities, all strategically positioned to serve growing residential and business populations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Direct Equity Source&#8217;s disciplined approach to acquisitions and asset management has positioned it as a trusted partner for investors seeking yield-driven, recession-resilient real estate opportunities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/direct-equity-source-expands-its-portfolio-to-20-self-storage-and-flex-space-properties-302517541.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Source<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Direct Equity Source, a private equity firm specializing in real estate investments, announced today a major expansion of its income fund portfolio, growing from 8 to 20 self-storage and flex space properties across multiple strategic markets, including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Washington. 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