361. The Last Time Self Storage Did This, We Made Millions (You Have 2 Years)
Small self storage investors, you’ve got just two years to take advantage of one of the greatest wealth creation opportunities we’ll likely ever see.
We’ve officially reached the midway point of 2026, and things look a little different than most were predicting only 12 months ago. But one thing has happened as expected: self storage is approaching equilibrium again, and we’ve entered an exciting phase in the market cycle. With interest rates unlikely to fall, sellers are finally accepting reality and are coming to the table with deals.
And we’ve seen this shift play out firsthand in our own business. We’ve bought more self storage facilities in the last six months than we did in the last three years combined. The market has absorbed new supply, deals are available at better prices, and more sellers are motivated to move their assets.
Meanwhile, the REITs are making moves that give us a clear picture of what we can expect over the next few years. The question is no longer what’s going to happen, but who will take advantage before the market shifts again.
What you’ll learn in today’s show:
- An update on the current state of the self storage industry
- Why operators are more motivated to sell today than they have been in years
- The two-year window for buying undervalued self storage deals
- What small investors should do now before new supply comes online
- What the REITs are telling us about where self storage is headed
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