Red Balloon Storage acquires and develops institutional grade, Class-A self-storage assets across markets that fit our investment criteria.
RBS partners with third party management platforms, including Extra Space Storage, to ensure a seamless lease-up and best-in-class customer service.
What We Do
investments through proprietary data analysis, disciplined underwriting,
and operational expertise.
Acquisition &
Development
We identify high-growth markets and develop storage facilities that meet the needs of today’s consumers and investors.
Operational
Management
Our hands-on operational management ensures optimal performance, streamlined processes, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Consulting &
Advisory
We offer tailored consulting services to help clients make strategic investments, optimize operations, and enhance long-term value.
Long-Term
Investment Strategy
We prioritize steady income and capital appreciation, creating opportunities for investors to benefit from strong, consistent returns.
Red Balloon Storage (RBS) is a vertically integrated self storage investment, development, and acquisition firm. Since 2017, we’ve acquired and developed over 1 million square feet of institutional-grade storage in high-growth U.S. markets. Our approach blends data-driven insights, on-the-ground execution, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Arthur Long
Mark Freed
Jeremy Ward
Michael Haas
Our Approach
selection, operational excellence, and lasting partnerships to create long-term value.
Smarter Investments through Local Insights
Boots-on-the-ground submarket analysis. Our team conducts comprehensive on-the-ground research to ensure we are capitalizing on the most promising submarkets, identifying opportunities others might overlook.
Data-Driven Strategy for Maximum Returns
Data-driven decision making. We leverage advanced data analytics to guide our investment strategies, making informed decisions that maximize returns and minimize risk.
Building Trust with Transparent, Aligned Partnerships
Transparent, aligned partnerships. We build lasting relationships with our partners based on transparency, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and working towards a common goal.
Featured Projects
to strategic site selection, disciplined execution, and long-term value creation.
Knoxville Deane Hill
Type: Development – Completed
Ground-up development over 90K+ SF taken full cycle. Acquired by Extra Space after 3 years for 3.7X Equity Multiple.
Highlight: Leased out within months
of completion
Boiling Springs
Type: Value-Add – Completed
Acquired and stabilized the asset. Developed a second phase and sold at 2.7X equity multiple after 2 years of investment.
Highlight: Achieved 40% occupancy
growth in 6 months.
Apollo Beach – US 41
Type: Under Construction
First ground-up development from RBS Fund I LP in a high-growth market in the Tampa MSA. Completion expected in 1Q 2026
Highlight: Completion expected
in Q4.
Knoxville Deane Hill
Type: Development – Completed
Highlight: Leased out within months
of completion
Boiling Springs
through targeted improvements and smarter operations.
Apollo Beach – US 41
Tampa corridor, designed for scale and long-term use.
Knoxville – Deane Hill
- Location | 6410 Deane Hill Dr
- City, State | Knoxville, TN
- Status | Operating – Sold
- 90K+ GSF
- 71K NRSF
- 714 Units
- ㅤ
Boiling Springs
- Location | 1909 Boiling Springs Rd
- City, State | Boiling Springs, SC
- Status | Operating – Sold
- 84K+ GSF
- 68K NRSF
- 16K Parking
- 541 Units
Knoxville – Dutchtown
- Location | 10308 Dutchtown Rd
- City, State | Knoxville, TN
- Status | Operating – Lease-Up
- 95K GSF
- 72K NRSF
- 667 Units
- ㅤ
Homestead – Princeton
- Location | 23815 S Dixie Hwy
- City, State | Homestead, FL
- Status | Operating – Lease-Up
- 111K GSF
- 85K NRSF
- 958 Units
- ㅤ
Interested In Investing
Through our closed-end fund and strategic joint venture structures, we collaborate with capital partners to execute disciplined investments and maximize value.
