Types of Self-Storage: Which Ones Are Best for Investing?
Here’s something most real estate “gurus” won’t tell you: walking up to a self-storage deal and saying “it’s storage, it must be good” is not an investment strategy. It’s a hope. The asset class has earned its reputation as recession-resistant, low-management real estate, but within that category lies a wide spectrum of building types, tenant profiles, and return potential. Picking the right type can mean the difference between a property that cash flows on Day 1 and one that bleeds capital for years. We break down the four most profitable asset classes—from Traditional Drive-Up to Industrial Flex Space—to show you which offers the highest “highest and best use” potential for your investment.