See the 2025 Occupancy Data Your Competitors Missed
Key Takeaways
Verified, Facility-Level Occupancy Is Now Available. Self-storage occupancy no longer has to be estimated. This report shows how TractIQ sources facility-level occupancy directly from CMBS disclosures, replacing market “rules of thumb” with verified operating data.
Why it matters: Underwriting decisions can now be based on actual performance, not assumptions.
Occupancy Performance Varies Widely by Market — and Asset Type.
Why it matters: Investors and operators can no longer rely on broad market averages when evaluating deals.
Self-Storage Is Entering a More Normalized Operating Environment
Why it matters: This signals a shift from momentum-driven underwriting to discipline-driven underwriting.
Occupancy Trends Are a Leading Indicator for Deal Quality
Why it matters: Buyers can identify risk earlier, and sellers must support pricing with real operating data.
The Standard for Self-Storage Underwriting Has Changed
Why it matters: Those still relying on surveys and estimates are now at a competitive disadvantage.
