Friday, August 6th 2021
Strategic Storage Trust IV, Inc. (“SST IV”) is a public non-traded REIT focused on stabilized and growth-oriented self storage facilities and related real estate investments. The self storage industry is a unique asset class that displays recession-resistant (1) traits as demand is tied to life events rather than economic cycles.
Examples of life events that generate demand for storage include job relocation, downsizing by empty nesters and retirees, changes in marital status, home renovations, births and deaths, summer storage for college students, and service members storing belongings while away on deployment. Businesses also take advantage of storage facilities for inventory, records storage, and even as an alternative to warehouse space.
Strong demand combined with a fragmented market share among public companies, mid-level operators, and mom and pop shops make for an attractive real asset class. We believe that SST IV can provide stability, diversification, income, and the potential for growth over the long term(2).