On the Spot with Doug Ticus – November 2025

November 5, 2025

Doug Ticus on Self-Storage REITs

In this episode of On the Spot, Steve Williams sits down with Doug Ticus to break down key insights from Capright’s latest Self-Storage REIT Update. Trust us, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

📌 Highlights from the episode:

• Why there’s a 48% gap between street rents and contract rents, and what it means for operators.
• How owners are shifting strategies to retain sticky tenants and still push effective rent increases (ECRIs).
• Why short-term revenue pressure could translate into stronger long-term asset performance.
• What evolving tenant behavior says about the future of the self-storage sector.

💬 “While you may have lower revenue in the short term, sticky tenants are going to stay longer. You’re able to push rents higher.” — Doug Ticus

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

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