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Self-Storage REITs Not Immune to COVID-19 Impact

Extra Space Storage Reports Increased Delinquencies, Lower Rental Rates in Second Quarter
An Extra Space Storage facility in Emeryville, California. The REIT said its second quarter results were affected by restrictions imposed in certain localities not allowing the contents of units that are behind in rent to be auctioned so the units can be rented to others. (CoStar)
An Extra Space Storage facility in Emeryville, California. The REIT said its second quarter results were affected by restrictions imposed in certain localities not allowing the contents of units that are behind in rent to be auctioned so the units can be rented to others. (CoStar)
By Jessica Stevenson
CoStar Research
August 12, 2020 | 7:47 P.M.

The self-storage business would appear to be a recession-resistant category, or one that would see increased demand during a pandemic and the associated economic fallout, in which individuals often find themselves and their possessions displaced. In addition, given the relatively low overhead and number of employees needed to run storage facilities, it is also a business that can remain open with minimal health risks.

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