{"id":16951,"date":"2023-09-05T13:52:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T13:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isafespend.com\/personal-finance\/wealth\/self-storage-isnt-just-for-hoarders-a-primer-for-investors\/"},"modified":"2023-09-05T13:52:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T13:52:57","slug":"self-storage-isnt-just-for-hoarders-a-primer-for-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isafespend.com\/?p=16951","title":{"rendered":"Self Storage Isn\u2019t Just For Hoarders: A Primer For Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Only one asset class has an average occupancy of 92% and outperformed other asset classes in 2021, self-storage. Self-storage can be a viable option for those looking for alternative investment opportunities. Self-storage can provide passive income, inflation protection (rates can change daily), and less tenant stress.<\/p>\n

Self-storage used to be associated with something that only hoarders might need to use. Today, however, 40% of Americans rent a self-storage unit. In part due to typical life events, including the 4 D\u2019s Death, Divorce, Downsizing, and Dislocation. The last 3 of these tend to increase during challenging economic times, such as a recession. Historically, homeowners with smaller homes used self-storage more, but the percentage of owners of larger homes is on the rise.<\/p>\n

What does self-storage look like in real life? According to the 2023 Self-storage Almanac, typically, people rent a 10×10 storage unit. The rent for these units increased by 13% in 2022. In 2001-2023 the average return on self-storage was 20.87%, and in 2006-2021 it was 18.76%. With numbers like this, you can see why new self-storage (and rehabs of legacy properties) are gaining the attention of investors.<\/p>\n

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Many will select self-storage as an investment because it can be an inflation hedge. Most units are on a month-to-month rent, which can increase each month to keep up with inflation. As an owner of a self-storage center, you have different expenses than someone who owns multi-family, mobile home parks, retail, or office spaces. Furthermore, you do not need to buy and build your own! Some companies create self-storage turnaround investments that are for accredited investors. These funds tend to buy self-storage units from \u201cmom and pop\u201d operators and add economies of scale, invest in the properties, and increase the return on investment (ROI) for investors.<\/p>\n

How are intelligent companies providing self-storage investments for their clients? Many look for underutilized commercial properties, like a closed K-mart. Those locations tend to be centrally located near a population center but are too small to become a Walmart
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Why should you consider investing in self-storage? Besides the inflation hedge, low maintenance, and economic durability, many self-storage locations are owned by a \u201cmom and pop\u201d operator, and they typically do not have the incentive or cash to roll out new technology, branding, or expansion that most self-storage investment funds bring to the table. In addition, the work to build a new self-storage unit and deal with permits and local municipality cares off most investors.<\/p>\n

Economic ups and downs are expected in 2023 and into 2024. Self-storage could be an option as an alternative to stocks and bonds, especially if you are looking for a recession-resilient opportunity with inflation protection and income.<\/p>\n

Securities offered through Arkadios Capital. Member FINRA\/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Creative Capital Wealth Management Group. Creative Capital Wealth Management Group and Arkadios are not affiliated through any ownership.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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