The Infinite Wealth Podcast

Self-Storage Investing Explained: Why This Asset Outperformed Real Estate for 25 Years with Scott Meyers

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Mar 24, 2026
Scott Meyers, a self-storage investor and educator who operates millions of square feet nationwide, shares why self-storage has outperformed other real estate for decades. He covers recession and inflation resistance. He explains syndications and pooling capital, what passive investors actually own, vetting operators, underwriting red flags, and buy-build-convert strategies.
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Understand What Syndication Equity Pays You

  • Know what you actually own in a syndication: you receive an equity piece, pro rata cashflow splits, sale profits, and a K-1 with depreciation benefits.
  • Meyers details typical splits and how investors get cashflow, return of capital, and depreciation pass-throughs.
INSIGHT

Predictability Is Self-Storage's Superpower

  • Self-storage's 'superpower' is predictability: low expense volatility, simple operations, and steady marketing drive stable forecasting.
  • Meyers contrasts metal boxes on slabs with multifamily headaches like toilets, tenant damage, and complex repairs.
INSIGHT

Value Add Strategies Drive Returns

  • Meyers focuses on value-add deals: buys existing facilities, develops ground-up, and converts big boxes to storage to accelerate returns.
  • He prefers conversions for faster market entry, lower cost than new builds, and existing zoning/shells.
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