STORAGE USA · MIAMI, FLORIDA
Self Storage Development, Investment & Ownership
Storage USA is a Miami-based family office focused on the acquisition, development and ownership of institutional-quality self-storage properties, combining flexible private capital with more than four decades of industry experience.
40+
~250
Years of self-storage industry experience
Facilities developed nationwide
Institutional
Quality development & ownership
Nationwide
Opportunity focus
THE COMPANY
Four decades of self-storage development experience
Re-established in 2022, Storage USA is a Miami-based family office focused on the acquisition, development, and ownership of institutional-quality self-storage properties. The firm combines flexible private capital with more than four decades of self-storage expertise to pursue opportunities across the United States.
Led by Dean Jernigan, a pioneer in the self-storage industry, the firm benefits from a track record that includes approximately 250 self-storage properties developed nationwide.
INVESTMENT APPROACH
Institutional-grade assets in markets with durable fundamentals
Storage USA invests exclusively in institutional-grade self-storage real estate located in high-growth markets with strong demographic fundamentals.
Population growth and density
Markets where household formation and residential density support durable, long-term storage demand.
Constrained land supply and zoning barriers
Submarkets where entitlement difficulty and limited developable land restrict competing new supply.
High visibility and accessibility
Sites on established commercial corridors where signage and traffic counts support lease-up.
Strong long-term demand drivers
Employment, institutional anchors, and demographic trends that underpin performance beyond initial stabilization.
By maintaining a focused investment strategy and streamlined decision-making process, we are able to evaluate opportunities quickly and execute with certainty.
EXECUTION & DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITIES
From site identification through development and stabilization
Storage USA runs lean by design, partnering with established general contractors and experienced management operators at each stage, from site identification through development and stabilization.
01
Rapid Opportunity Screening
Quick evaluation of market fundamentals, zoning, and site feasibility.
02
In-House Due Diligence
Detailed underwriting, entitlement review, and development planning.
03
Direct Access to Capital
Private family office capital available to deploy quickly.
04
Streamlined Decision Making
Efficient internal approval process without institutional bureaucracy.
DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
What we look for in a site
Storage USA actively evaluates self-storage development opportunities nationwide. Preferred characteristics include:
― Population growth and density
― High-traffic commercial corridors
― Strong visibility and access
― 1–3 acre sites
― Markets with barriers to entry and limited new supply
CURRENT PORTFOLIO
Two Florida properties, developed and owned by Storage USA
Both facilities are managed by CubeSmart, which handles current pricing, availability and rentals. Property pages for Vero Beach and Gainesville carry the full facility detail, local FAQs and storage guides.
CONTACT
Investment, development and partnership inquiries
Jackson Green
VP of Development and Asset Management
786-717-0059