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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Self-Storage Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales: July 2019

Jul 24, 2019

Update 7/24/19 – 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 July 2019...

Pinnacle to List $100M in Self-Storage Assets on New Blockchain Platform

Jul 23, 2019

Pinnacle Storage Properties, a Houston-based firm that operates more than 10 self-storage facilities in Texas, intends to list more than $100 million in storage assets on Earn.re, a blockchain platform for commercial real estate financing designed...

Hampshire Cos. and Former NJ Governor Christie Launch Opportunity-Zone Fund to Build Self-Storage, Other Properties

Jul 22, 2019

Hampshire Real Estate Cos., a private real estate investment firm and self-storage operator, has partnered with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his wife, Mary Pat Christie, in launching a quality opportunity fund (QOF) targeting...

Hanison Construction Acquires Hong Kong Self-Storage Operator Minibox for $HK735M

Jul 19, 2019

Hanison Construction Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-based development and investment firm, has agreed to acquire Minibox Self Storage from two funds managed by real estate investment company The Blackstone Group Inc. As part of the HK$735 million deal...

Why Investors Should Consider Joining the Self-Storage Boom

Jul 19, 2019

If you’ve been looking for your next great business venture, self-storage is among the soundest real estate investments. Discover some of its advantages and why to consider entering the industry.

Self-Storage REIT Life Storage Sells 32 Facilities to Inland Real Estate Affiliate

Jul 11, 2019

Life Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust and third-party management company, has sold 32 facilities to an affiliate of The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos. Inc., a commercial real estate and finance firm. The properties are...

Pogoda Launches Self-Storage Growth Initiative Behind New Director of Acquisitions

Jul 10, 2019

Update 7/10/19 – Pogoda Cos. closed on three Michigan self-storage properties during the first half of the year as part of its growth strategy for the Upper Midwest. Together, they comprise 170,666 net rentable square feet in 1,521 units. All...

Self-Storage Financing Strategies to Hedge Against the Next Recession

Jul 09, 2019

With a seemingly inevitable recession bound to take place in the near future, now’s the time for self-storage investors to act. Learn the pros and cons of debt options and how borrowers can strategically insulate themselves from downturns in the...

ISS Store On-Demand Video Offers a Binge-Worthy Self-Storage Educational Experience

Jun 28, 2019

For those who thirst for industry knowledge on best practices and industry trends, an immersive, binge-worthy educational experience is just a click away with on-demand video from the ISS Store.

Self-Storage Valuation Is Changing: Learn to Adjust Income and Expenses

Jun 25, 2019

Valuing a self-storage facility isn’t an exact science. While net operating income remains a key focus, owners also need to understand their current market and the nuances of what creates value, and then adjust their income and expenses accordingly.