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...
by Mark Helm | Mar 18, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
Most people I work with getting in the self storage business are individuals who think they are solo entrepreneurs getting in storage. It often takes a while to realize they are not. There is no way. Yes, you may not have employees or partners…but I guarantee you, you...
by Mark Helm | Mar 11, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
Something was brought to my attention by someone I have a self storage coaching relationship with between apartment rents and storage rents. Specifically, this relationship can impact self storage demand in a market area. Said another way, how this relationship can...
by Mark Helm | Mar 4, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
This is the fourth and final episode in a series entitled Practices For Self Storage Entrepreneurs To Develop Series. Given the state of the self storage industry today, and the unique challenges, I thought I would share some of the best habits, mindsets, or...
by Mark Helm | Feb 27, 2022 | Buy Self Storage, Practices to Develop for Self Storage Entrepeneurs
This is the third episode in a series entitled Practices For Self Storage Entrepreneurs To Develop Series. The older I get, the more I realize how life can occur like a contradiction. Like the last practice we discussed, “analyze … but don’t over analyze.” Let’s...