by Mark Helm | Apr 22, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
When my Grandson Jackson was in the first grade, at his first “Leadership” day at his school, he informed me that he would start college in 2025. I don’t even think he knew what college was. Many people I work with say they are getting into the Self Storage Business....
by Mark Helm | Apr 15, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
Nothing other than perhaps online marketing has risen as fast for self storage owners as property tax. And that number is much larger than the marketing cost. I am convinced that when Property Valuation Administrators have their conventions as we do, they talk about...
by Mark Helm | Apr 8, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
As I am looking at a self storage project, I have noticed (1) apartment rent growth in the market and (2) housing demand. I am clear there is a link between the two and self storage demand. I am just not able to have a formula that quantifies how much the impact is on...
by Mark Helm | Apr 1, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
Given the tight nature of the self storage market, as small investors, we are searching for any idea, lead, or data point to help us get in or grow our self storage business. I read the industry papers as they come out. Recently I read the Marcus & Millichap 2022...
by Mark Helm | Mar 25, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
As self storage owners, we hear a lot about inflation today. What does it mean for us? Well, in my opinion, it is a mixed bag. I should start by saying I am not an expert on much in life, especially not the economy. There is no reason why you should listen to anything...