Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Self Storage Partner Since 1998
Founded in 1998, our company has evolved into a national leader in the self storage industry through decades of focused expertise. We specialize in the development, acquisition, and operation of self storage facilities across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions. Our vertically integrated platform combines in-house development, property management, construction management, and asset management capabilities to deliver comprehensive solutions. With over 90 facilities and 3.5 million rentable square feet, we maintain a robust acquisitions team that sources and negotiates strategic transactions. Our operations team ensures seamless property management and rebranding, while our construction division handles all development projects from municipal approvals to project completion.Backed by 25 years of industry experience and deep relationships with top industry leaders, we provide investors with proven expertise and consistent returns. Our team's 100+ combined years of experience and track record of 18% annual same-store NOI growth demonstrates our commitment to operational excellence. Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, we continue to expand our Moove In Self Storage brand through strategic growth initiatives and community partnerships.
Services
Self Storage
Acquisitions
Construction
Investor Relations
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of exclusive self storage industry expertise
- Our team manages 90+ facilities across three major US regions
- We maintain an 18% annual same-store NOI growth track record
- Our vertically integrated platform handles all development phases
- We've completed 250+ feasibility studies and 3.5M sq ft developments
Services
Self Storage
We develop and operate over 90 Moove In Self Storage facilities across three US regions. Our facilities feature modern designs with steel sheeting, barn lighting, and themed branding. Customers benefit from secure, climate-controlled units and convenient access to 3.5 million rentable square feet of storage space.
Acquisitions
Our acquisitions team sources, analyzes, and negotiates self storage property purchases. We conduct thorough due diligence and market analysis to identify strategic investments. This service enables portfolio expansion while maintaining strict financial and operational standards for long-term value creation.
Construction
We handle complete self storage construction projects from municipal approvals to final build-out. Our team coordinates architects, engineers, and contractors while managing budgets and timelines. This service ensures all facilities meet our quality standards and operational requirements during ground-up development.
Investor Relations
We provide comprehensive investment management services for self storage assets. Our platform delivers strong returns through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements. Investors benefit from 25 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of 3.3x equity multiple on monetized properties.
Property Management
Our operations team manages day-to-day facility functions including rebranding and performance optimization. We implement standardized processes across all 90+ locations to ensure consistent service quality. This service maximizes asset value through efficient management and customer-focused operations.
People
John Gilliland
Founder and CEO
John Gilliland founded Investment Real Estate Group in 1998 after a career in commercial real estate. With dairy farming roots and Cal Poly education, he transformed a single self storage listing into a national platform with 90+ facilities and $1.3B in brokered sales.
Questions
What self storage services do you offer?
We develop and operate over 90 Moove In Self Storage facilities with climate-controlled units and modern amenities across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in nine states across three major US regions: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia.
How long have you been in business?
We've specialized in self storage since 1998, with 25+ years of experience in facility development, acquisitions, and property management.
What makes your company unique?
Our vertically integrated platform combines in-house development, construction, acquisitions, and management capabilities, supported by 25 years of industry experience and 18% annual NOI growth.
