Property Type
SELF STORAGE
Property Type
SELF STORAGE FOR 1031 EXCHANGES
Self Storage properties have established themselves as a resilient asset class offering attractive yields, operational simplicity, and strong performance through economic cycles. These facilities provide rental space for personal and business storage needs, generating income through month-to-month leases with relatively low tenant improvement costs and efficient operational requirements.
For Boston, MA investors pursuing 1031 exchanges, self storage offers an alternative to traditional commercial property types with different risk-return characteristics. The sector benefits from diverse demand drivers including residential mobility, business inventory storage, and life transitions (downsizing, divorce, death, dislocation) that create consistent tenant turnover and pricing flexibility.
Self storage facilities range from climate-controlled buildings in urban areas to drive-up facilities in suburban locations. The sector has attracted significant institutional capital, professionalizing operations and creating acquisition opportunities across various market segments and facility types.
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Why Consider
KEY BENEFITS FOR 1031 EXCHANGE INVESTORS
Investment Profile
TYPICAL INVESTMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Lease Terms
Month-to-month with automatic renewal
Lease Structure
Modified gross with most expenses landlord responsibility
Tenant Responsibilities
Contents insurance (often offered by facility), unit care
Rent Escalations
Existing customer rent increases; street rate adjustments based on demand
Cap Rate Range
5.5% - 8.0% depending on location, occupancy, management, and facility quality
Tenant Profile
TYPICAL TENANTS
Market Factors
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
Self storage performance depends on population density, household income levels, residential mobility rates, and competitive supply within the trade area (typically 3-5 mile radius). Urban infill locations with limited new development potential often command premium valuations. For Boston, MA investors, we analyze each facility's trade area demographics, existing competition, and development pipeline when evaluating self storage replacement property options.
Common Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Our Capabilities
RELATED SERVICES
Timelines
Relinquished Sale Readiness
Disposition plans that protect the exchange clock and keep proceeds shielded.
Property Paths
Boston Market Scan
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Property Paths
Nationwide STNL Identification
Single tenant retail and logistics assets sourced across all 50 states.
Property Paths
Single Tenant Retail Priority List
Convenience, pharmacy, QSR, and daily needs credits ready for diligence.
Markets We Serve
SERVICE AREAS
Next Steps
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