International expansion is a growth driver for self storage investing firms, with UK and Australia acquisitions adding 8% to asset base in CubeSmart (NYSE:CUBE) is a self-managed, self-administered real estate investment trust that provides storage solutions that are both affordable and convenient, with climate-controlled units available at many locations for residential and business use. It is considered one of the top three self-storage owners and operators in the US in 2025, according to Self-Storage Almanac. No market exceeded its $101M in sales volume last year: StorageCafe Latest REIT analyst calls highlight self storage investing as a “rate‑resilient income vehicle” amid fluctuating Treasury yields. Dividend payout ratios hover at 68%, leaving room for increases over the next fiscal year.