by Mark Helm | Nov 1, 2019 | Buy Self Storage
I recently returned from the Self Storage Convention in Las Vegas and have had some time to digest what I learned there and organize it in my mind. The first real take away I received was that the US economy is softening some. The trade wars are starting to have a...
by Mark Helm | Sep 29, 2019 | Self Storage Financing
I have had a few people ask me how a 1031 tax-deferred strategy can support them as they create their self-storage business. I just assumed everyone knew about 1031 exchanges, but I realize that unless you have a real estate background, how could you? One of the...
by Mark Helm | Sep 27, 2019 | Buy Self Storage, Self Storage Business Planning
No doubt about it, there is a lot of self-storage out there today. One thing about it, however, is that the majority of the new self-storage construction has been focused in the larger, tier one markets. We have all heard about Dallas/Ft. Worth bringing on 16% to 20%...
by Mark Helm | Sep 13, 2019 | Buy Self Storage
This week’s episode will be short and sweet because I am attending the Self Storage Association ion Las Vegas. Here is an interview of me that Kris Bennett did for his Self-Storage Show a few weeks ago. I hope you find it interesting and beneficial. We discussed where...
by Mark Helm | Sep 1, 2019 | Financial Analysis of Self Storage, Self Storage Business Planning
I get asked that question a lot? “How much can I pay for land to build self-storage on?” Or… “How much can I pay for a building to put self-storage in?” If you have been following me at all, you most likely know I have a fairly stock answer to most questions…” It...