National Storage Affiliates Trust (NYSE:NSA) is a real estate investment trust focused on the self-storage sector. It operates by owning, operating, and acquiring self-storage properties located within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States. Their projects range from acquiring existing self-storage facilities to developing new properties to expand their geographic footprint and increase their service offerings. The company's objective is to maximize shareholder value through consistent growth in their earnings and by increasing the occupancy rates of their self-storage facilities. National Storage aims to leverage its integrated national platform and local operational expertise to enhance its portfolio's performance and capitalize on consolidation opportunities within the highly fragmented self-storage industry.