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Self-Storage Investor Guide
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Who is Dahn Corporation, and how does it operate in the self-storage investment market?
Dahn Corporation is a pioneering developer and asset manager of self-storage investments, beginning with our first project in 1972. To date we have developed, acquired, and managed over 120 facilities across the country.
What are some differences between self-storage and other real estate investments?
Self-storage investments historically have had lower operational costs, consistent demand, and strong resilience during economic downturns compared to other real estate assets.
What are the potential financial benefits of investing in self-storage properties?
Self-storage has historically been a good passive income investment because it combines steady cash flows and long-term appreciation potential.
How does self-storage compare to investing in residential real estate?
Self-storage typically offers lower tenant turnover, fewer maintenance costs, and higher resilience during economic downturns compared to residential real estate. Source: National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit), “Self-Storage: A Resilient Asset Class,” 2021.
What are the common misconceptions about self-storage investments?
The most common misconception is that self-storage is an “easy” real estate asset to manage because expense ratios tend to be lower compared to other real estate. Actually, self-storage is very management intensive because rates are changing daily and tenants are moving in and out regularly. The lower expense ratios are primarily due to lower repairs and maintenance costs compared to multi-family and office.