How does self storage compare to other real estate assets in regards to return on investment?

Self storage has the highest return on investment in comparison to any other real estate asset class. From 1994-2017, storage returned an annual average of 17.43%. Based on that annual average, $100,000 invested in 1994 would be over $4,000,000 as of 2017. In comparison, if you invested in apartment buildings over that same time, the $100,000 would be $1,774,397 as of 2017.

2017 Value of $100,000 Invested in 1994 Based on Average Annual Return by REIT Sector