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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Elevation Capital Group Expands Fund to Increase Self-Storage Investments

May 27, 2019

Elevation Capital Group, an Orlando, Fla.-based real estate investment company, has increased the maximum offering amount of its investment fund, MHPI VII LLC (Fund 7), to $150 million. Launched in April 2017, the fund has reached $100 million in...

Boardwalk Storage Fund Expands Self-Storage Presence in Metro Atlanta

May 24, 2019

Update 5/24/19 – BDG has opened its multi-story self-storage facility in Woodstock. A public grand-opening celebration was held on May 16. The property will be managed by industry real estate investment trust CubeSmart and branded under its name...

Crystal View Capital Fund II Increases Focus on Self-Storage Acquisitions

May 22, 2019

Private-investment firm Crystal View Capital is targeting self-storage properties more aggressively under its second private-equity fund, Crystal View Capital Fund II, according to recent reports. While the company’s initial fund spread...

A Virtual a 'Hop' Around the UK Market With the CEO of Kangaroo Self Storage

May 22, 2019

The U.K. self-storage industry is growing by leaps and bounds. The CEO of Kangaroo Self Storage shares insight on market growth, trends and activity.

Bridge Loans: Helping Self-Storage Operators Stay Competitive

May 04, 2019

Increased rivalry in many self-storage markets has put the emphasis on facility features and amenities. Learn how bridge financing can provide support for physical and operational improvements and help operators be competitive.

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...