Curious what self storage inventory looks like in DFW right now

Investor · Member since 2025 · 6 posts · 0 votes

Hi all,

I’ve been spending more time looking into self storage in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wanted to see what others are currently seeing in the market.

Specifically, I’ve been focused on:

Facilities around 40,000+ NRS
Properties with some upside (operations, expansion, or rent growth)
A mix of stabilized and value-add opportunities

I’m curious, where are you seeing more activity? Would love to hear what others are experiencing or working on in this asset class.

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Diego AlvaradoBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Flower Mound, TX · Member since 2016 · 301 posts · 140 votes
6mo
Hi @Aisha McClinton, I was trying to look into this too some time ago, but I wasn't able to find anyone that can give me more inside on the market.
I know that in the last years it was a lot of growing and expansion, however since last year it was a more focus on stabilizing the operations.
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- Aisha McClinton
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  Investor · Member since 2025 · 6 posts · 0 votes
  6mo
  Hey @Diego Alvarado! I appreciate you sharing that. That's kind of what I've been picking up too - seems like things have shifted more toward stabilization vs expansion recently.
  
  I'm still pretty new to the space, but trying to get a better feel for where the opportunities actually are right now, especially in DFW.
  
  Have you been looking locally there or more broadly?
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Ronald RohdePro Member
Attorney · Dallas, TX · Member since 2016 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
6mo
I think DFW is very tight on all those clear value add. Adding sq ft is not nearly as easy or even legally permitted as in prior years.
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- Aisha McClinton
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  Investor · Member since 2025 · 6 posts · 0 votes
  6mo
  @Ronald Rohde thanks that's helpful I appreciate you sharing that. Sounds like things are just tighter overall right now. Are you seeing most deal still happen off-market or just less activity in general?
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Henry ClarkPro Member
Developer · Member since 2020 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
6mo
OP. You're talking about a $5mm plus location. At 25% down around $1.25mm cash from your end. Is this size or larger what you are looking for? If not, I would downsize your search, and it will be easier.
Look up my post "Self-Storage- Will they come?" Do those steps for your target area and it will help you access both demand and also areas to develop or which locations have stronger value.
I have lived in DFW, my sister's family lives in Bedford, I helped my brother build and sale a location south of San Antonio. He is overseas now but plans to move to the DFW area in 2 years. We have looked and there are ample areas to build Self Storage.
Texas is the greatest state, if I was going to build Self Storage. From an ease of Zoning standpoint. Plus, the rates are higher there.
Start small and Make Your Big Mistakes Early.
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- Aisha McClinton
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  Investor · Member since 2025 · 6 posts · 0 votes
  6mo
  Hey@Henry Clark! I really appreciate you breaking it down like that, that's helpful context.
  
  im working with a buyer on the acquisitions side, so I'm trying to stay aligned with their criteria rather than sourcing for myself, which is why the size is a bit higher.
  
  That said, I completely understand your point on accessibility and deal flow at that level. I’ll definitely take a look at your post as well - sounds like a good framework to better understand demand in specific areas.
  
  Are you seeing more opportunity right now in smaller facilities or more on the development side in DFW?
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