Self-Storage•7 min read•July 10, 2023
Self-Storage: Investment Analysis
Understanding the self-storage sector and what drives investment performance.
Self-storage has demonstrated remarkable resilience through economic cycles, with demand driven by the "4 Ds": death, divorce, dislocation, and downsizing. The sector offers attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Sector Characteristics
- Low operating costs and capital requirements
- Short-term leases with flexible pricing
- Recession-resistant demand drivers
- Fragmented ownership creating consolidation opportunity
Market Analysis
Self-storage performance depends on supply-demand dynamics in micro-markets. Population density, income levels, and housing characteristics drive demand.
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