Why Self Storage Conversion Crushes Traditional Real Estate Investing
If you’ve ever considered investing in commercial real estate, you know the usual problems: it’s slow, expensive, and complicated. Building a brand-new self storage facility? Expect to pay $120+ per square foot and wait three years or more to see returns.
But what if you could spend less, build faster, and unlock bigger profits — without starting from scratch?
That’s exactly what Clint Harris of Nomad Capital discovered when he pivoted from medical sales to real estate investing.
“The value isn’t just fixing a building — it’s changing its use,” Clint explains.
The Self Storage Conversion Strategy: From Empty Big Box Stores to High-Value Storage Facilities
Clint and his team at Nomad Capital have perfected a strategy that transforms old retail stores — think Kmarts, grocers, and other big boxes — into modern, climate-controlled self storage facilities.
This high-profit niche was recently featured on the CRE Secrets Podcast and fully broken down in Reviving Retail: How to Turn Empty Retail Stores into Profitable Self-Storage.
Why Self Storage Conversion Beats Ground-Up Development
Forget overpriced ground-up builds. Clint’s method slashes costs, cuts timelines in half, and delivers better investor returns — while repurposing forgotten buildings in high-demand suburban locations.
Self Storage Conversion Advantages:
✅ Lower Costs: $65/sq ft vs. $120+/sq ft for new builds
✅ Faster Turnaround: 12 months from purchase to open
✅ Higher Valuation: Final assets worth $13M–$17M
✅ Prime Locations: Built in dense, high-demand suburbs
✅ Fully Integrated Model: Nomad Capital handles acquisition, conversion, and management in-house
How to Start Your First Self Storage Conversion
Nomad Capital screens 50–70 retail properties weekly, investing only in 1–3 top-tier opportunities with:
- Affordable purchase pricing
- Fast 12-month conversion cycles
- Underserved suburban markets with high demand
Key Investor Details: How the Investment Works
Nomad Capital provides a hands-off, passive investing experience, transforming vacant big box stores into cash-flowing self storage assets.
They’re currently accepting investors seeking steady cashflow, long-term wealth building, and full transparency throughout the process.
“Our goal is to provide long-term, stable returns through fully managed self storage conversion projects,” says Clint Harris.
🎧 Listen to the CRE Secrets podcast now, Reviving Retail: How to Turn Empty Retail Stores into Profitable Self-Storage, and discover how Clint Harris transforms vacant big box stores into cash-flowing self-storage investments. Don’t miss this episode packed with strategies you can use to think bigger and invest smarter.
Q1: Why convert old stores into storage?
A1: Because these buildings are cheap, in good locations, and perfect for storage conversions.
Q2: How long does the process take?
A2: About 12 months from buying to opening.
Q3: Why is climate-controlled storage popular?
A3: People want safe, clean places to store belongings, especially in growing suburbs.
Q4: How does Nomad keep costs down?
A4: They manage buying, construction, and property management themselves.
Q5: Will I get steady income?
A5: Yes, investors receive regular monthly payments before their original investment is returned
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