Multifamily and Self-Storage Market Outlook 2025 (plus PassivePockets Conference Reaction)

Paul Bennett
Paul Bennett
June 26, 2025

In this episode of The AAA Storage Podcast, Paul Bennett unravels the current dynamics of the multifamily and self-storage markets. Fresh from the Passive Pockets conference, Paul shares insights from thought leader Brian Burke on the real estate sector's trajectory through 2025. Explore the influence of the 2008 financial crisis patterns on today's market and discover why patience and strategic opportunities may define the real estate landscape for the coming years.

Key Highlights:

  • Insights from Brian Burke's presentation at the Passive Pockets conference.

  • Exploration of the multifamily and self-storage sectors' current conditions and future outlook.

  • Discussion on the differentiation between externally driven down cycles and self-inflicted industry changes.

  • Examination of the ongoing opportunities in real estate amid broader market rebalancing.

  • The significance of patience, liquidity, and strategic investments in the current market.

Quotes:

  • "The market is not like the stock market—it doesn’t move as quickly. It’s more about the bottoming process than the bottom itself." – Paul Bennett

  • "Developers as a group are not real smart; when conditions are good, we build too much." – Paul Bennett

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Paul Bennett
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