We target a full range of investment opportunities from development to fully stabilized assets in primary, secondary, and tertiary markets with strong fundamentals and an opportunity to add value through both revenue and expense optimization.
Investment Strategy
Current Investment Offerings
VWI Arville
Las Vegas, Nevada Value-Add Acquisition
Just two miles from the Las Vegas strip, this investment opportunity is in a fantastic, densely-populated location with a strong submarket. The Class A facility was newly built in 2021 and is a two story building consisting of 314 climate controlled units with a total of 36,400 NRSF. Despite being one of the highest quality facilities in the submarket, there is still material operational upside.
Investment Criteria
VanWest Partners invests across various stages of an asset’s life cycle. We create value by providing hands-on asset management through our vertically integrated operations company, thereby controlling operating expenses, increasing rents, and optimizing revenue streams through dynamic revenue management.
We seek to invest in facilities that will deliver the best returns to investors.
- 1Mom and pop owned facilities
- 2Assets in niche markets
- 3Undermanaged facilities requiring professional management
- 4Unique opportunities with retail or industrial components
- 5Value-add expansions to existing facilities
- 6New developments
Our Proven Track Record
VanWest Partners maximizes value through disciplined acquisitions and execution. Our actualized IRRs have ranged from 13-25%. Our disciplined, conservative underwriting and strong operational platform have created meaningful value for our investors, positioning us to capitalize on the growing self storage investment landscape.
PORTFOLIO HISTORY
| TARGETED IRR | PORTFOLIO SIZE | TOTAL CAPITALIZATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW STORAGE FUND III(2022-CURRENT) | 14-16% | 11 Investments | $80 MM |
| VW STORAGE FUND II(2021) | 16-18% | 14 Investments | $99 MM |
| VW STORAGE FUND I(2019-2020) | 16-18% | 9 Investments | $29 MM |
| SYNDICATED JOINT VENTURES(2016-2024) | 13-25% | 18 Investments | $155 MM |
How to Initiate an Investment with VanWest Partners
Accredited investors are invited to participate in active self storage offerings. Following your indication of interest, our process is thorough yet simple.

