How Self-Storage Became a Recession-Proof Asset Class in 2026

In this episode of The Business of Real Estate, Lucas and Luna explore why self-storage has become one of the most resilient commercial real estate sectors in 2026. They drill into the numbers: national vacancy rates hovering around 7.5 percent, average annual rent growth of 4.3 percent over the past five years, and the surprising demographic driver—Gen Z renters in dense urban markets. Lucas breaks down the low operating costs, the minimal capital expenditure requirements, and why institutional investors like Blackstone and Public Storage are still buying. Luna challenges the narrative with a look at oversupply in markets like Phoenix and Nashville, where new construction is outpacing demand. The hosts also discuss the rise of climate-controlled and vehicle storage, and whether the market is approaching a saturation point. A tight, data-driven look at a quiet corner of real estate that keeps delivering steady returns. #SelfStorage #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #REITs #PublicStorage #Blackstone #GenZ #RecessionProof #AssetClass #RentGrowth #RealEstateTrends #StorageUnits #ClimateControlled #IndustrialRealEstate #RealEstate2026 #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo