In today’s market, many investors continue to turn to REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) as a way to gain real estate exposure. And while REITs have earned their place over the years, at Crystal View Capital, we believe there’s a smarter, more effective way to invest.

We’ve built our platform on the belief that agility, direct execution, and deep operational knowledge can outperform the broader public market, and the data supports it.

What’s the Difference Between Crystal View Capital and a REIT?

A REIT is a publicly traded company that owns or finances income-producing real estate. It gives retail investors the ability to buy shares, much like they would a stock. But with that structure comes complexity: layers of management, fees, market volatility, and a one-size-fits-all approach to operations.

At Crystal View Capital, we operate differently. We are a vertically integrated, private real estate investment firm focused on two historically recession-resistant sectors: manufactured housing communities and self-storage.

Rather than buying into a large, often bureaucratic REIT, our investors gain exposure to a leaner, more focused platform, one that is agile, entrepreneurial, and built to optimize asset performance deal by deal.

The Results Speak for Themselves

In Q1 2025, while many public REITs forecasted flat to negative revenue and NOI growth, Crystal View Capital delivered:

• 2.3% revenue growth in self-storage
  (vs. ~0.4% average across major self-storage REITs)

• Over 9% revenue growth and 8% NOI growth in manufactured housing

In a softening market, where movement in the storage sector has slowed and housing affordability continues to challenge consumers, our portfolio continues to outperform.

How? We’re focused on value-add strategies that adapt in real time; pulling the right levers, enhancing underperforming assets, and maximizing returns without bloated overhead or rigid structures.

Learning from the Big Players—Then Doing It Better

We don’t operate in a vacuum. In fact, we pay close attention to public REIT strategies and learn from their successes. But where large institutions are constrained by scale and bureaucracy, we remain nimble, able to apply learnings swiftly, test new strategies at the asset level, and course-correct as needed.

Our Existing Customer Rental Increase (ECRI) program is one example. Implemented carefully and strategically, it’s driven meaningful revenue growth without disrupting customer experience, a balance many REITs struggle to strike.

Agility and Exit Discipline: What REITs Often Miss

Another key difference? Exit strategy.

REITs often focus solely on acquisitions to fuel growth, holding assets indefinitely for dividend stability. That can dampen returns when markets shift. At Crystal View, we consistently evaluate each asset’s lifecycle, knowing when to hold and when to exit to maximize value.

We’re also expanding our communities when the opportunity arises, like the upcoming expansion of one of our top-performing MHC properties, something only possible because of our field-driven, boots-on-the-ground approach.

Built for Performance, Backed by a Proven Track Record

For over a decade, Crystal View Capital has generated double-digit returns across exited funds and assets, not by mimicking Wall Street, but by operating with intention, discipline, and entrepreneurial grit.

Interested in Learning More?

Crystal View Capital’s Fund IV is currently open to accredited investors. If you're seeking predictable cash flow, tax-efficient income, and institutional-quality execution, we invite you to explore our platform, review our track record, and schedule a call with our team.

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