Investing and Real Estate

The process of buying or selling a self-storage facility has become more rigorous as markets have become increasingly competitive and changes in the economy impact property value. Owners and investors looking to acquire need to understand the investing process including due diligence, capitalization rates, appraisals and valuation methods.

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CapitaLand Sells Interest in Singapore Self-Storage Operator StorHub

Apr 25, 2019

Singapore-based real estate company CapitaLand Group has sold its interest in the StorHub self-storage brand to an unidentified buyer for S$185 million. The move is part of an ongoing prioritization of capital allocation to core markets and...

Self-Storage Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales: April 2019

Apr 25, 2019

Update 4/25/19 – Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Here’s an overview of additional activity happening in April 2019...

Opportunity Zones: A New Self-Storage Investment Option With Great Tax Benefits

Apr 24, 2019

Self-storage investors seeking tax benefits should consider acquiring or building facilities in opportunity zones, which were created in 2017 to spur economic development in distressed communities. See how this option can help you grow your...

From the 2019 ISS World Expo: Scott Meyers Offers Insight on Self-Storage Opportunity Zones

Apr 17, 2019

The U.S. has more than 8,700 low-income census tracts called Opportunity Zones (OZs), which are certified by the Treasury Department. Investors can now put capital to work, financing new self-storage projects in these areas in exchange for certain...

StorageVault Canada Acquires 38 Self-Storage Facilities From Wilmington Capital Management, Others

Apr 17, 2019

Update 4/17/19 – StorageVault has closed on its acquisition of the self-storage assets within Real Storage Private Trust. The purchase includes $106 million in debt repayment, $4.75 million in aggregate holdbacks and customary adjustments, and...

StorageVault Canada to Acquire 3 Access Self-Storage Properties and RecordXpress

Apr 09, 2019

StorageVault Canada Inc., which operates 161 self-storage facilities throughout the Canadian provinces, has agreed to acquire three self-storage properties under control of affiliate Access Self Storage Inc. as well as the assets and business of...

Suburban Capital Sells Happy Boxes Self-Storage Portfolio to Public Storage, Others for $75M

Apr 05, 2019

Real estate firm Suburban Capital Inc. has sold its entire Happy Boxes self-storage portfolio for $75 million. Real estate investment trust Public Storage Inc. acquired the majority of the 12 facilities, while an undisclosed buyer purchased the...

Private-Equity Firm Fairway America Launches Value-Add Self-Storage Fund

Apr 02, 2019

Fairway America LLC, a real estate private-equity firm, has launched an investment fund dedicated to self-storage acquisition and development, particularly conversion opportunities. The Fairway America Value-Add Self-Storage Fund (FAVS) will seek...

Enter, Exit or Adjust? A Summary of Market Trends to Inform Self-Storage Investing Strategy

Mar 29, 2019

There’s still strong consumer demand for self-storage and, therefore, many opportunities for new and existing investors. Here’s a summary of market trends for 2019 to help you make smarter investing decisions.

Self-Storage Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales: March 2019

Mar 28, 2019

Update 3/28/19 – Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Here’s an overview of additional activity happening in March 2019...

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