Inside the Numbers: How Self-Storage Investments Build Wealth Over Time
Self-storage has quietly become one of the most reliable wealth-building assets in commercial real estate. While some sectors swing with market cycles, self-storage continues to demonstrate steady income, measurable equity growth, and long-term appreciation that compounds over time. The resilience of self-storage demand is encapsulated by the "6 Ds." Historically, demand was tied to four…
From Passive to Active Real Estate Investing: Understanding Your Options
Real estate investing spans a spectrum, from hands-off strategies like REITs to more engaged models like direct syndications. Both offer advantages depending on your goals, risk tolerance, and level of involvement. This article breaks down the distinctions without positioning one as superior, so you can evaluate which path fits your strategy. The Investment Spectrum: Passive…
Top 5 Factors That Make a Self-Storage Investment Succeed
Self-storage has earned a reputation as one of the most attractive sectors in commercial real estate. The question many investors ask is not just whether to invest, but what separates a successful facility from one that struggles. With decades in the industry, we’ve seen firsthand the common traits of winning investments and the pitfalls that…
Is Self-Storage Recession-Proof? What the Data Shows
The Question Investors Keep Asking Every time headlines turn toward slowing growth, inflation, or market volatility, one investment theme comes back into focus: what assets hold up when the economy softens? For many, self-storage lands high on that list. But is it truly recession-proof, or better understood as recession-resistant? The truth is more nuanced. Self-storage…
From Ground-Up to Turnaround: How To Evaluate a Self-Storage Investment
Self-storage remains one of the most resilient and adaptable sectors in commercial real estate. Whether it’s a brand-new development or a turnaround project, successful investing depends on a disciplined evaluation process. At Dahn Corporation, our 40+ years in the industry have taught us that smart acquisition decisions start long before a deal closes. In this…
Why Self-Storage Is a Smart Investment in Today’s Market
Many investors are asking the same question right now: “Is it too late to get into self-storage?” It’s a fair concern. Interest rates have risen. Cap rates have shifted. And some markets that were red-hot two years ago have cooled down. But while the easy deals may be gone, we believe self-storage continues to offer…
