On the Spot with Doug Ticus – August 2025

August 20, 2025

Doug Ticus on Self-Storage REITs

Why Investors Should Stay Confident in 2025

In this episode of Capright’s “On the Spot” podcast, host Steve Williams sits down with Doug Ticus to break down the latest trends shaping the self-storage REIT market in 2025.

Despite a broader slowdown in the CRE sector and negative NOI growth across most major REITs, self-storage continues to show long-term strength. Doug explains why this asset class is still positioned for success, driven by strong housing-related demand, sophisticated revenue management strategies, and major opportunities for tax savings.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• Why self-storage is set for strong 2–4 year growth
• The gap between street rents and contract rents, and what it really means
• How tax appeal strategies can boost NOI and investor returns
• The role of big data and pricing optimization in self-storage operations

Whether you’re an institutional investor, fund manager, or simply tracking the performance of self-storage REITs like PSA, EXR, and NSA, this podcast offers insights that matter.

📉 NOI pressure is real, but self-storage may be the exception. Learn how Capright is helping clients uncover hidden value.

For a full breakdown of the latest trends and insights, check out our Self-Storage REIT Update:

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At Capright, we are uniquely positioned to support institutional investors, operators, and developers navigating this evolving environment. As an independent valuation and advisory firm, we provide clarity, accuracy, and confidence, especially where the stakes are highest.

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