Brad Thomas, The Intelligent REIT Investor's Best REIT Pick of 2015. Let's now take a closer look at (his) best REIT pick 2015, Extra Space Storage(NYSE:EXR). Extra Space Has Scale Advantage: (He) began covering EXR in January 2011 (see article HERE) and although (he) did not initiate a position at that time, shares have soared - total return over 476%. Prediction: EXR shares will be at $90.00+ by years end.