Self-storage real estate has ‘close to zero’ correlation to the broader economy. That's a good thing

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Self-storage, those non-descript, boxy buildings with hundreds of garage doors across the units, are a relatively low-risk, resilient investment ...