Mid-Year Update: Q2 Recap & What We're Watching in Q3 2026 | The AAA Storage Podcast #39

In this episode, Paul Bennett delivers a mid-year update on the state of self-storage and small-bay industrial real estate. Paul unpacks current market trends, including shifts in occupancy, rent growth, and the increasing institutional interest in small-bay properties. You will gain practical insights into regional opportunities, supply constraints, and why now may be a rare window for investors looking to capitalize on these asset classes. Tune in to hear expert analysis and firsthand market perspective from one of the industry's most experienced operators.Ready to talk about your investment strategy? Reach out at aaastorageinvestments.comNew episodes every two weeks. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, and send this to an investor in your network who needs to hear it.Chapters(00:00) Midyear Self Storage Market Overview(04:11) In-Place Rent Growth and Occupancy Trends(07:11) Regional Performance and Market Dynamics(13:30) Limitations of REIT Data for Investment Decisions(16:08) Small-Bay Industrial Market Strength(21:03) Supply Constraints and Investment Window(24:41) Key Growth Markets and Strategic FocusFollow and Connect with Us• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-storage-investments/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaastorageinvestments/• X: https://x.com/investments_aaa• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/AAA-Storage-Investments-LLC/61575027573292/Download our free guides to take your investing to the next level:10 Due Diligence Questions to Vet Any Real Estate Sponsor: https://www.aaastorageinvestments.com/info/10-due-diligence-questions-to-vet-any-real-estate-sponsorFirst-Time Real Estate Syndication Investor Checklist: https://www.aaastorageinvestments.com/info/first-time-real-estate-syndication-investor-checklist