How the REITs Compare Across Top MSAs

How the REITs Compare Across Top MSAs Imagine you have found the perfect self-storage facility to invest in (click here for resources on how to identify these). Buying right is only half the equation to a successful deal. Now it’s time to execute on the business plan and produce a profitable investment. How do you […]

Access to Street Rate Data for 50+ MSAs

Access to Street Rate Data for 50+ MSAs Enter your information to download street rate data for over 70 MSAs from January 2024 – March 2025 (10×10 unit size – climate and non-climate). The sheet also includes a month-to-month analysis, a year-to-date analysis, and a trailing-12-month analysis.

2025 – Q1 Self Storage REIT Report

2025 Q1 REIT REPORT The first quarter of 2025 showed signs of stabilization for the self-storage industry despite overall market volatility. Some storage REITs reported positive year-over-year revenue growth, something that has not happened for any storage REIT since the second quarter of 2024. In addition, year-over-year street rate growth continues to trend towards positive […]

Are Climate-Controlled Units Really Worth It?

Are Climate-Controlled Units Really Worth It? Imagine you have a piece of land that is perfect for self-storage development. The visibility is unmatched off a major highway, the population density is high, the zoning is in place, and there aren’t any competitors looking to build self-storage near your site anytime soon. You’ve done your due […]

Q4 Self Storage REIT Report

The self-storage industry had a challenging 2024 marked by significant rises in discounting (web rates vs street rates), dramatic same-store property tax increases, and widespread difficulties understanding the reality on the ground. In this report, we leverage TractIQ’s data since 2018 combined with public filings to identify interesting trends that you can incorporate in your […]

The Gap Between Street and Web Rates

Self Storage Discounting 2018-2024

As an investor, it’s vital to have quick access to quality data when analyzing a potential market or deal. Enter your information here to download the full 25-page report, “Revealing The Gap Between Street and Web Rates.” KEY INSIGHTS:  2018 to 2020 (Pre-COVID): Discounting Rose by 50% as Self-Storage Demand Softened and Supply Increased 2020 […]

Nationwide Average Street Rates By State

Download the nationwide average street rate data. As an investor, it’s vital to have quick access to quality data when analyzing a potential market or deal. Enter your information here to download in-depth statewide self-storage data. KEY INSIGHTS PER STATE:  Sqft/Capita Number of Stores Average Street Rent Enter your information to instantly download the full […]

Identifying Acquisition Opportunities

Identifying Investment Criteria for Self-Storage Acquisition Opportunities:In this video, I discuss the importance of creating an investment criteria for self-storage properties. By setting thoughtful standards, you can efficiently screen out properties that don’t align with your goals. I walk through demographic and facility filters to consider, such as population growth, median income, and square foot […]

Q3 Self Storage REIT Report

The self-storage industry continues to show resilience in the face of headwinds pressuring the market.  Each self-storage REIT expressed cautious optimism heading into 2025 while remaining vigilant in operations during a challenging economic and housing environment. KEY FACTS:  Extra Space in-place rates are 26.7% above their advertised rates Public Storage in-place rates are 3.0% above […]