I am based in Colorado Springs and especially interested in Colorado self-storage opportunities. I also review steady-growth markets in Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The common thread is simple: real demand, manageable supply, visible locations, and owners who care about the next chapter of the property.
Self storage acquisitions
Value-add self-storage acquisitions.
I look for existing self-storage facilities where better leasing, pricing, security, customer service, collections, local marketing, and management can make the property stronger.
Current focus
My self-storage buy box.
I am focused on smaller value-add self-storage facilities, not ground-up development. The best fit is an existing property with customers, operating history, and room to improve.
The numbers matter, but so does the story. I want to be a good next steward for an owner who has spent years building something useful.
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Existing facilities
Operating self-storage properties with current customers, operating history, and room to improve.
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Value-add operations
Upside through management, pricing, occupancy, collections, security, marketing, or technology.
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$2M or less
Typically smaller deals, with flexibility when seller financing or exceptional upside changes the equation.
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20,000+ square feet
Enough scale to support better systems and focused management.
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Stable demand
Markets with healthy occupancy, clear demand drivers, and a steady customer base.
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Strong communities
Generally communities of 5,000+ with steady growth and local reputation value.
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Visible access
Properties with practical access, local awareness, and a trade area that supports demand.
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Room to improve
Expansion potential, unit mix changes, parking, or creative structures that could work for both sides.
Target geography
Target geography.
Relevant deal work
Ready to review real opportunities.
Steward Holdings is still early, but I am actively reviewing self-storage opportunities and refining my buy box around real deals.
Recent storage reps
I pursued a self-storage facility in the Denver-metro area and continue to review facilities with similar operational upside. When a property fits and financing is realistic, I am prepared to move from review to a written offer.
What to send
A quick first look is enough.
A full offering memorandum is helpful, but not required. Rough details are enough to decide whether it is worth a deeper conversation.
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Location
Address, market, nearby competitors, and anything important about visibility or access.
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Facility size
Approximate rentable square feet, unit count, land size, and any expansion potential.
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Operations
Occupancy, rates, management setup, online leasing, security, and known improvement needs.
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Owner goals
Reason for exploring a sale, preferred timing, and whether seller financing or a transition plan is possible.
Common questions
Clear answers for owners and brokers.
Are you a direct buyer?
Yes. Steward Holdings is a direct buyer. Brokers are welcome to reach out with value-add self-storage opportunities.
Are conversations confidential?
Yes. Early conversations can stay private, and I am open to using a reasonable NDA before reviewing sensitive information.
Do you require perfect facilities?
No. I am specifically interested in good facilities with operational problems that can be improved over time.
Are creative structures possible?
Yes, when they fit the situation. Seller financing, transition support, and other practical structures can be discussed.
A note for owners and brokers
I am not looking for perfect properties. I am looking for good facilities with room to improve. If a property has been overlooked, undermanaged, or simply needs fresh attention, I would be glad to hear the story.