About Your Space America

YourSpace America is an investment manager specializing in the development of industry leading self-storage projects, and the acquisition and repositioning of existing self-storage facilities in the top US self-storage markets. Projects concluded in multiple states.

Vision: To be the preeminent developer of self-storage facilities in the world. Both in terms of the quality of the projects we develop, and overall returns to our investors. To achieve the best outcome for the product, our customers, our investors, and other stakeholders.

*Proven track record available for review (below)
*Multiple successful projects
*Low risk investment class
*Proven and highly disciplined Executive Management team


Self-storage is known as a very low risk investment and was the top performing asset class during the Great Recession and during the Pandemic.

39%
Average Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
3 Years
Average Holding Period
126%
Average Total Return on Investment.
42%
Average Annual Return on Investment.
2.26x
Average Equity Multiple

Our Current Investment

Las Vegas
A Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment

Owens

The business plan for the project is to develop a Class A, institutional quality, 158,844 GBA and approximately 116,255 NRA 1,189-unit self-storage facility with state-of-the-art security. (QOZ Summary) Your tax benefits. Ay capital gains realized from the sale of property to an unrelated person that are re-invested in a qualified opportunity zone fund within 180 days is deferred until the earlier of the sale of the investment or December 31, 2026. If a qualifying investment is held for at least 10 years, any appreciation after the date of the qualifying investment is excluded from income.

Owens: The completed project will be the highest quality self-storage facility in the market upon completion. The 2023 population within the three and five-mile radius is 174,549 and 524,284, respectively. This project is located at 120 West Owens Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106. The 2.39 acre (104,108 SF) easily accessible site is in a densely populated residential and commercial area that sits adjacent to the I-15 and is visible to over 190,000 vehicles daily. Property and project status.

Current Ownership: Your Space America
Invested to Date: 6.5 Million
Entitlement and Approval Status: Approved  
Investment Goal: 8 Million (Approximately 75% Subscribed)
Projected Return: 27-30% IRR and 2.6-2.9 investment multiple
Projected Commencement Date: July 2024
Minimum Investment: $25,000.

Self-Storage Asset Class Performance

The performance of self-storage as a commercial real estate investment is unrivaled in terms of overall returns and long-term performance. For the past 30 years, self-storage was the top performing property type in the NAREIT index, with average total returns of 17.30% for the period from 1994-2023. Self-storage outperformed the Office, Industrial, Retail, Residential, Diversified, Health Care, Lodging/Resorts, Mortgage REIT, Timber, Infrastructure, Data Centers, and Specialty sectors.

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Self-Storage Cash Flow Strength

Historically, self-storage investments are generally well-performing and subject to minimal loss rates and low delinquency percentages. In particular, the sector is highlighted by consistent cash flow potential, lower maintenance costs, and general resistance to economic downturns. Through 2020 and most of 2021, the self-storage delinquency rate remained below 1%. As evident from Trepp's data, the self-storage sector continues to operate without any major disruption.

Previous TEAM Investment Performance:
A Successful Track Record

Sacramento

Pell

Start: 2016 Completion: 2018 - COST: 12.4M SALE: 16.25 ROI: 17% This 5.32-acre subject property is located at 3970 Pell Circle, Sacramento, CA and was acquired in March 2016. The subject property consisted of approximately 108,000 SF GBA and 80,043 SF NRA of interior climate controlled self-storage space (880 units), fifty-nine outdoor RV/Parking spaces (assorted sizes), and a 1,275 SF office area. Results gained through Russ Colvins Leadership prior to the formation of YSA. These “full cycle” storage programs were completed under the direct supervision of Russ Colvin, President and CEO, under prior entities, but utilizing many of the current YourSpace America management, construction and property management team.

Sacramento

Rancho Cordova

Start: 2016 Completion: 2019 - COST: 10.74M SALE: 15.6 ROI: 44% 9950 Mills Station Road, Sacramento, CA 95827. The subject property was a 128,341 SF GBA building and was converted to a 95,323 SF NRA fully climate-controlled self-storage facility, and 59 outdoor RV/Parking spaces (various sizes), with a 1,275 SF office area. The subject property was a qualitative improvement to the existing self-storage supply in the market.  Results gained through Russ Colvins Leadership prior to the formation of YSA. These “full cycle” storage programs were completed under the direct supervision of Russ Colvin, President and CEO, under prior entities, but utilizing many of the current YourSpace America management, construction and property management team.

Escondido

Start: 2016 Completion: 2018 - COST: 14.1M SALE: 18M ROI: 17% The structure is a 133,000 GSF/98,850 NRA, 1,138-unit institutional quality climate-controlled self-storage facility. High traffic counts (195,000-207,000 vehicles daily on the I-15 and 55,000-162,000 vehicles daily on Highway 78) further enhances the site's visibility. The subject property is unmatched in the overall market in terms of quality and visibility. Results gained through Russ Colvin's leadership prior to the formation of YSA. These “full cycle” storage programs were completed under the direct supervision of Russ Colvin, President and CEO, under prior entities, but utilizing many of the current YourSpace America management, construction and property management team.

Massachusetts

Worcester

Start 2016. Completion. 2018 - COST: 12.4M SALE: 16.25 ROI: 27% 345 Shrewsbury Avenue, Worcester, Massachusetts was acquired in December 2015. The subject property was a former metals fabricating factory. The “A building” was converted into a state-of-the-art multi-level (two and three story) climate controlled self-storage facility. The remaining buildings - “B building” and “C building” were utilized as interior RV/Boat/Auto parking. After conversion the “A building” GBA was 103,773 SF which included an office area of 1,310 SF and climate-controlled NRA of 77,736 SF resulting in total efficiency of 75.8%. Results gained through Russ Colvins Leadership prior to the formation of YSA. Results gained through Russ Colvin's leadership prior to the formation of YSA. These “full cycle” storage programs were completed under the direct supervision of Russ Colvin, President and CEO, under prior entities, but utilizing many of the current YourSpace America management, construction and property management team.

Massachusetts

Springfield

Start: 2016 Completion: 2018 - COST: 12.2M SALE: 19.6 ROI: 31% 340 Taylor Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105. Was an existing 140,240 SF warehouse building that was converted to an institutional quality 90,339 NRA self-storage facility. It is the only Class A climate-controlled facility in the Springfield market. It is also the only drive-in self-storage facility in Western Massachusetts. The project also has RV/Boat parking. The subject property is strategically positioned - less than one mile east from the intersection of I-91 and I-291.  Results gained through Russ Colvin's leadership prior to the formation of YSA. These “full cycle” storage programs were completed under the direct supervision of Russ Colvin, President and CEO, under prior entities, but utilizing many of the current YourSpace America management, construction and property management team.

Massachusetts

Peabody

Start: 2017 Completion: 2018 - COST: 13.7M SALE: 24.25 ROI: 40% The subject property is located at 137 Summit Street, Peabody, Massachusetts, which is approximately fifteen miles northeast of Boston. The property was acquired in 2017. The property was converted from a 56,000 office/warehouse building to a two-and four-story Class “A” fully climate control facility consisting of 118,934 GBA/88,436 NRA with 1,042 self-storage units. Results gained through Russ Colvin's leadership prior to the formation of YSA.  These “full cycle” storage programs were completed under the direct supervision of Russ Colvin, President and CEO, under prior entities, but utilizing many of the current YourSpace America management, construction and property management team.

Our Purpose

YourSpace America, Inc was formed as an investment manager to provide superior risk adjusted returns in the growing self-storage industry. This commercial real estate asset class is characterized by strong cash flows, low break-even margins and best in REIT universe returns for the last 30 years. Our business focus is the acquisition, development, and repositioning of existing self-storage facilities; the repurposing and conversion of existing commercial, retail, and industrial buildings to institutional quality self-storage properties located in the top US self-storage markets, and the construction of ground up state of the art self-storage facilities in high barrier to entry markets.

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YSA Competitive Advantage

INDUSTRY 
ANALYTICS

YSA Capital prides itself by having the resources to identify, analyze and manage our funds. We also know that being resourceful is the key to continued growth and satisfaction. We are continually building our team.

TRANSPARENCY & ACCESSIBILITY

Are you frustrated because of the loss of transparency in Wall Street firms? Does it seem like this is becoming the standard rather than the exception? We believe that the only way to have lasting success is to offer full transparency while being totally accessible to you.

RELATIONSHIPS
MATTER

We know that our success is determined both by the relationships we have in the local market and with our investors. Our long-term relationship with you, the investor, will be the legacy of our company. But we are, however, also keenly aware that our responsibilities do not stop at our office doors.

EXPERTISE IN THE
MARKETS

We focus on our investors’ goals and objectives which are capital preservation and passive income in order for them to be able to focus on their passion. In turn, the long-term advantage is simple - more time. Many of our investors are M.D.s seeking ways to generate more cash flow that doesn’t involve their medical practice.

PROPRIETARY DATA ANALYSIS

Our diverse management team and connection to key play-makers give us access to select key sub-markets and income-producing investments that are not found on Wall Street. This helps you achieve true diversification beyond public equities and, in turn, less exposure to volatility.

YOUR ELITE ACCESS

In the past, investing in alternative investments and funds has been reserved for those with access and relationships with key deal-makers. Now, there are new systems that allow you, the Accredited Investor, access to these unique opportunities. Our mission is to make these funds more accessible to investors.

Management Team

William R. "Russ" Colvin
CEO and President

Mr. Colvin has been active for more than three decades in real estate investment, management, finance, public service and business/non-profit leadership. Learn more

William Hayde
Chairman

Mr. Hayde serves as Chairman of YourSpace America, Inc. Mr. Hayde is responsible for leading the Board and focusing it on strategic matters, overseeing. Learn more

Keith L. Merrell
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Merrell serves as Chief Financial Officer of YourSpace America, Inc. Mr. Merrell has over 40 years' experience  in a number of roles. Learn more

Anthony Laughlin, CPA
Executive Vice President

Mr. Laughlin serves as Executive Vice President/Director of Underwriting and Project Analysis for YourSpace America, Inc. Learn more

Robert Papiri
Vice Chairman

Mr. Papiri has a diverse background primarily related to the financial sector. including long term investment experience in Asia, North America, and Africa. Mr. Papiri was the co-founder of three investment funds that operated from 2006 to 2020 and invested in the debt and equity markets of listed U.S. securities. Learn more

Frank Perdon
EVP of Acquisitions

Mr. Ferdon has focused on self-storage brokerage. In 1988, using both his background in sales and marketing, Mr. Ferdon joined Weyerhaeuser to manage the new home tract sales for the Weyerhaeuser's building subsidiary, Pardee Construction. Learn more

Greg B Murphy
EVP or Acquisitions and Entitlement

Mr. Murphy is Executive Vice President of Acquisition and Entitlement for YourSpace America, Inc. Mr. Murphy has built a solid foundation of clients in the self-storage industry through his professionalism, work ethic, and attention to detail. Learn more

Arthur Hood
Executive Vice President
Capital Markets

Mr. Hood serves as Executive Vice President/Capital Markets, and serves as a member of the board of directors for YourSpace America. Mr. Hood has a long history of structuring investments and financing in various facets of the real estate and energy sectors. Learn more