Current areas of interest include Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The common thread is not a state line. It is steady demand, manageable supply, visible locations, and owners who care about the next chapter of the property.
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Existing self-storage facilities with untapped potential.
I am most interested in smaller, underperforming facilities where operational improvements can create a safer property, better customer experience, and stronger long-term business.
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Existing self storage
Operating facilities with current customers and clear operational history.
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Value-add profile
Upside through management, pricing, occupancy, security, or technology.
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20,000+ square feet
Enough size to support systems, focus, and meaningful improvements.
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Steady-growth communities
Stable or growing towns where reputation and relationships still matter.
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Visible locations
Properties with practical access, durable demand, and local awareness.
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Expansion potential
Additional land, parking, unit mix changes, or operational capacity.
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Creative structures
Open to seller financing or transition plans that make sense for both sides.
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The right next steward
Owners who care about what happens to the facility after closing.
Current focus
Disciplined, not flashy.
The plan favors steady markets over headline growth. A community does not need to be trendy to be attractive. It needs durable demand, limited oversupply, and a facility where better operations can matter.
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Typically $2M or less
Higher only when seller financing or exceptional value-add potential changes the equation.
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Supportive occupancy
Preference for submarkets with signs of healthy demand, often around 85%+ occupancy.
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Stable population base
Generally communities of 5,000+ with long-term stability or steady growth.
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3-5 mile trade area
Supply, competitors, and customer demand are evaluated locally, not just by county or city.
Target geography
Practical markets with room to operate better.
A note for owners and brokers
I am not looking for perfect properties. I am looking for good facilities with room to improve. If a property has been overlooked, undermanaged, or simply needs fresh attention, I would be glad to hear the story.