Maximizing Revenue in Self Storage: The Art of Balancing Rates and Vacancy
Self-storage investing isn’t just about occupancy or square footage—it’s about revenue strategy. At Dahn Corporation, we know that long-term performance depends on how well you balance market rates, tenant retention, and vacancy. Done right, revenue management becomes a powerful tool for unlocking sustained returns. Revenue Management 101: The Three Levers That Matter Most Successful self-storage…
The Seasonal Pulse of Self Storage: What Every Investor Needs to Know
At a glance, self-storage may look like a “set it and forget it” asset. But for seasoned operators, it’s anything but static. Like other real estate sectors, self-storage follows a seasonal rhythm, and understanding how demand ebbs and flows across the calendar is essential to driving revenue, reducing vacancy, and maintaining operational efficiency. At Dahn…
Why Building Design Matters in Self Storage
When people think about investing in self-storage, they often focus on location, lease-up strategy, or pricing models. But one of the most important factors influencing a facility’s long-term performance is often overlooked: building design. Key Factors: Function, First Impressions, and Long-Term Value Design in self-storage isn’t just about curb appeal, it’s about how well the…
Rising Rates, Shifting Deals: How Interest Rates Shape Commercial Real Estate
Interest rates play a critical role in commercial real estate investing, influencing everything from property valuations to investor demand. Whether rates are rising or falling, they shape the way investors approach acquisitions, financing, and long-term portfolio growth. In today’s economic environment, higher borrowing costs may deter some investors—but for those who understand how to navigate…
Building Wealth Property by Property: The Power of Long-Term Real Estate Investments
At Dahn Corporation, we take a long-term approach to real estate investing, focusing on wealth-building strategies that stand the test of time. While markets fluctuate, real estate has consistently proven to appreciate over the long run, driven by population growth, supply constraints, and ongoing demand—especially in resilient asset classes like self-storage. Investors who commit to…
The All-Weather Asset: Why Self-Storage Investments Continue to Shine
Self-storage has earned a reputation as one of the most resilient real estate investments, consistently performing well across economic cycles, market shifts, and demographic changes. Whether in times of expansion or recession, demand for storage remains strong, driven by both life transitions and evolving consumer behavior. Why Self-Storage Thrives in Any Market Unlike other commercial…
