Who we are

Welcome to Jones Investment Real Estate, where expertise meets opportunity.

We’re a commercial investment brokerage that specializes in buying and selling self storage facilities across Oklahoma and Arkansas. This is our focus — and it’s where we’ve built years of experience, relationships, and results.

We know the self storage market inside and out. From understanding local trends to navigating complex transactions, our team is here to help you make smart, confident investment decisions. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced owner looking to sell, we provide the guidance, market knowledge, and connections to make your goals a reality.

At Jones Investment Real Estate, we believe in doing business the right way — with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to helping our clients succeed. We don’t just close deals; we build partnerships that last.

Let’s turn your next opportunity into a great investment.

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  • Our mission is simple: to help investors achieve success in the self storage market through expertise, trust, and local insight.
    We’re passionate about connecting people with opportunities that make sense — and we’re committed to guiding each client with professionalism, honesty, and a personal touch.

    Commercial Real Estate investors pay us to solve THEIR problems through our knowledge, experience, expertise, creativity and connections.  To solve their problems better than our competitors, we will continually improve, educate and develop ourselves, and network with other industry leaders, to ensure we are at the forefront of thoughts, trends and processes to solve THEIR problems.

  • We shall be known by commercial real estate investors as the preferred provider of brokerage, capital market and consulting services.  We will earn this reputation by being MORE than our competition; more focused on our client objectives, more knowledgeable about our markets, more thorough in our communication, and more intentional in our actions.  We will be known as adding more value for our clients than any other company in the industry.

    More value than our Competition = More focused on their objectives + More knowledgeable about the market + More thorough in our communication + More intentional in our actions

    More focused on Client objectives – Asking what each client’s objective(s)/goal(s) are, writing them down, prioritizing in order of importance, getting the client to concur, then re-capping at the end of the project/transaction, connecting emotionally with client’s.

    More knowledgeable about the market – Perceived as a thought leader, active in state/national associations, panel participation, published articles, market updates regarding comps, competition analysis, and development activities.

    More thorough in our communication – Consistent timeline and updates for our principals, listening more than talking, constantly thinking about client’s to ask the right questions, thinking about the next three moves, respecting the time of others.

    More intentional in our actions – Pro-active in our daily activities, fixing the problem not the blame, preparedness and thoughtful, taking initiative, putting the best interests of the Principal before our own, our integrity and reputation are sacred, keeping perspective, making things happen not waiting on others to make it happen for us, being passionate and determined.

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Meet the team

Behind every great transaction is a team that truly cares. At Jones Investment Real Estate, our professionals combine market expertise, real estate experience, and local knowledge to deliver results that exceed expectations.

We’re not just brokers — we’re partners, advisors, and advocates for our clients’ success. From the first conversation to the closing table, we’re right there with you, helping you navigate every step of the process with confidence.

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  • Becky plays a vital role in ensuring every transaction runs smoothly from start to finish. With exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail, she manages due diligence, documentation, and communication throughout the buying and selling process.

    In addition to coordinating deals, Becky leads the firm’s marketing, research, and design initiatives, crafting creative materials and visual strategies that showcase each property’s strengths. Her combination of market insight and design expertise helps listings stand out — and helps clients tell their story effectively.

    Becky’s dedication, creativity, and client-focused mindset make her an invaluable part of the Jones Investment Real Estate team.

  • As the founder and managing broker of Jones Investment Real Estate, Jared brings extensive experience in commercial investment sales with a strong focus on the self storage market throughout Oklahoma and Arkansas.

    A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Jared combines in-depth financial expertise with a practical, client-first approach. His deep understanding of market dynamics, property valuation, and investment strategy allows him to guide buyers and sellers through even the most complex transactions with clarity and confidence.

    Jared is passionate about creating lasting value — not just closing deals, but helping investors make smart, strategic decisions that support long-term success.

Argus Advisory Team

  • Amy joined Argus Self Storage Advisors in 2002 and served as the company's Director of Marketing and Operations before becoming Vice President in 2006. She holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado where she was a member of the Sigma Iota Epsilon honors fraternity and received Dean's List honors throughout her tenure.

    Amy has experience in the advertising and marketing fields and has worked in various industries including commercial building, healthcare and business-to-business advertising. With over 14 years of experience in the self-storage industry, Amy has specialized expertise in marketing this unique property type. She is responsible for all of the marketing and operations functions of the Argus Network.

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  • Alexanna joined Argus Self Storage Advisors in 2007 and serves the company as its Marketing Coordinator. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in News-Editorial Journalism from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Colorado in 2006.

    Alexanna manages Argus' web presence and social media and is also responsible for the production of marketing materials and competitive analysis for all Argus listings.

  • Mr. Vestal has been involved with commercial real estate for the last twenty years. He has been involved in the management, development, construction and brokerage of commercial real estate.

    Mr. Vestal has obtained financing for several real estate projects and is familiar with conduit, bank and life insurance company loans. Additionally, he has been involved in over $1 Billion of Self Storage financing transactions.

    In 2006, Mr. Vestal acquired an ownership interest in Argus Self Storage Advisors, the nation’s premier brokerage network for self-storage facilities, and has been actively involved with the management and growth of the company. In 2009, Mr. Vestal became President of Argus Self Storage Advisors and is responsible for the overall management and operation of the company. He has been involved in over $1 Billion in self-storage transactions and is frequently asked to share his specialized expertise at self-storage industry conventions and meetings.

Argus Support Team

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  • Mr. Cox joined Argus Self Storage Advisors in November 2021. He has extensive experience in the development, acquisition, and management of the self-storage asset. Prior to joining Argus, Mr. Cox assisted in the development of $200M+ of class A self-storage facilities across the Western US and provided the underwriting of 250+ more potential opportunities.

    At Argus, he is responsible for the financial reporting, revenue management, and support of the Argus national brokerage network. Mr. Cox has a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Certificate of Real Estate from the University of Colorado at Boulder and is a licensed broker in the state of Colorado.

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  • Annalise joined Argus Self Storage Advisors in 2018. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University in 2018. After graduation she worked at her family’s residential design company in Atlanta before moving to Denver, where she began her Marketing Assistant position at Argus. Annalise assists in the production of marketing materials and competitive analysis for all Argus listings.

  • Mr. Carosella has extensive experience in self-storage valuation, management and brokerage. Mr. Carosella joined Argus in November of 2018 and is a key member of the Argus Colorado brokerage team. Since joining the Colorado brokerage team, they have successfully closed over $50MM in self-storage transactions in Colorado. In addition to working on the Colorado brokerage team, Mr. Carosella works within the Argus corporate office assisting the executive team and national brokerage network in the financial analysis, underwriting and budgeting of assets across the country. Mr. Carosella has valued over 1,000+ self-storage properties nationwide with an aggregate value of more than $1 Billion and is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Argus corporate financial analysis team.

    Mr. Carosella has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder and is an active member of the National Self Storage Association, Young Leaders Group (YLG).

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