Off-Market Acquisitions OnlyEast of the Mississippi River, plus Texas & OklahomaSecondary & tertiary markets, college townsNo gateway citiesDeal size $3M and up15–20% Target IRR2.0x Equity Multiple8–10% Cash-on-Cash, 8% Minimum8% Preferred ReturnOff-Market Acquisitions OnlyEast of the Mississippi River, plus Texas & OklahomaSecondary & tertiary markets, college townsNo gateway citiesDeal size $3M and up15–20% Target IRR2.0x Equity Multiple8–10% Cash-on-Cash, 8% Minimum8% Preferred Return

Self-Storage Investment
& Acquisition Platform

Building Value. Unit By Unit.

We acquire and operate self-storage facilities in growth and supply-constrained markets across the United States. Through disciplined underwriting, operational excellence, and strategic improvements, we create stable cash flow and long-term value for our investors.

The four pillars of
our platform.

Our Focus

Acquiring value-add and institutional-quality self-storage facilities with strong fundamentals and upside potential.

Our Approach

Drive revenue growth and operational efficiency through active management, technology, and strategic initiatives.

Our Commitment

Conservative underwriting, downside protection, and transparent communication aligned with investor interests.

Our Goal

Deliver consistent cash flow and long-term value appreciation through a diversified portfolio of self-storage assets.

How we invest.

Target Markets

East of the Mississippi River, plus Texas & Oklahoma. Secondary & tertiary markets, college towns. No gateway cities (cap rates too compressed).

Target Assets

Stabilized and value-add self-storage facilities, including under-managed properties, deferred maintenance opportunities, and sites with expansion potential.

Value Creation

Revenue optimization, occupancy growth, operational efficiencies, technology implementation, capital improvements, and ancillary income generation.

Disciplined Underwriting

Conservative assumptions, thorough due diligence, and focus on downside protection and long-term cash flow.

Why self-storage.

  • Recession-resilient asset class
  • Low management intensity
  • Strong historical performance
  • Favorable supply/demand dynamics
  • Multiple strategies: core, value-add, and expansion

What we target.

Deal Size$3M and up
LocationEast of the Mississippi River, plus Texas & Oklahoma
Property TypeSelf-storage facilities
StrategyValue-add, operational improvement, expansion potential
Hold Period5 years
$350M+
Total Deal Value Underwritten
75+
Transactions Underwritten
$150M+
Debt Financing Analyzed
10+
Businesses Supported
5+
Years Self-Storage Focus
“My experience in underwriting, operations, and building scalable infrastructure has prepared me to execute a disciplined investment strategy and deliver long-term value for investors.”
Joshua Ernst — Founder, YEM Acquisitions

What investors can expect.

IRR15–20%
Equity Multiple2.0x
Cash-on-Cashwith 8% as the minimum8–10%

Returns driven by NOI growth, cap rate compression, and repositioning upside. Returns shown are targets, not guarantees. All real estate investments involve risk including loss of principal.

How we work together.

LPs provide 100% of the equity
8% preferred return to LP investors
Profit split: 80% LP / 20% GP
Deal-by-deal GP/LP structure
YEM Acquisitions manages all acquisitions, operations, and execution

How we create value.

01
Revenue Upside
  • ·Increase rents to market
  • ·Improve occupancy 70% → 90%+
  • ·Add income streams
02
Operations
  • ·Professional management systems
  • ·Centralized leasing & marketing
  • ·Data-driven pricing
03
Expansion
  • ·Build units on excess land
  • ·Reconfigure layout to maximize rentable SF
04
Land Upside
  • ·Identify zoning flexibility
  • ·Exit via entitled land sale or MF/mixed-use
  • ·Asymmetric upside

Markets we target.

Footprint
East of the Mississippi River, plus Texas & Oklahoma
Market Tier
Secondary & tertiary markets, college towns
Not Targeted
No gateway cities (cap rates too compressed)

Built on expertise.

Commercial Real Estate Finance & Underwriting

Evaluated and underwrote $350M+ in commercial real estate transactions across multiple asset classes. Expertise in cash flow modeling, valuation, DSCR analysis, capital structuring, and investment risk assessment.

Operations & Infrastructure Leadership

Led operational initiatives and built infrastructure for a multi-entity acquisition platform. Oversaw vendor relationships, technology implementation, and system integrations.

Self-Storage Investment Experience

Developed institutional-grade underwriting models for self-storage acquisitions. Extensive market research across growth and supply-constrained U.S. markets.

Our differentiators.

Focused Strategy

Cash flow + value-add + land arbitrage combined in a single, disciplined platform.

Downside Protection

Multiple downside protections through income-producing, hard assets.

Scalable Platform

Designed to grow into a multi-asset portfolio and future fund, with investor-aligned performance structure.

Get In Touch

Let's talk self-storage.

Whether you're a property owner, prospective investor, or potential partner — we're always interested in a conversation.

LocationWoodmere, New York
Websiteyemacquisitions.com