Mark Helm, Author at Creating Wealth Through Self Storage

The Top Five Steps for Creating Your Best Self-Storage Year

by Mark Helm | Dec 29, 2018 | Build Self Storage, Self Storage Business Planning, Self Storage Mindset

So here we are at the end of 2018 and getting ready for 2019. There are a lot of changes going on in the self-storage industry and 2018 was a pivotal year. For many of us it was a tough year for buying, but a good year if you were a seller. However, what’s important...

Five Books That Will Change Your Life & Lead To Self-Storage Success

by Mark Helm | Dec 15, 2018 | Build Self Storage, Self Storage Mindset

I have worked with a lot of people helping them get in and/or grow their self-storage business. Here is what I have learned: knowing what to do and having a good strategy is important, but it really only accounts for about 20% of your success. Your mindset, your...

Self-Storage & ADA Requirements.

by Mark Helm | Dec 8, 2018 | Self Storage Management

ADA A thing that is often overlooked in thinking about, designing, or even trying to pull a building permit for a new self-storage facility, or an expansion, is the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements for self-storage. Yes, ADA is very applicable to...

How Will Rising Interest Rates Effect Your Self-Storage Loan?

by Mark Helm | Dec 1, 2018 | Self Storage Financing, Self Storage Management

We are all hearing about the rising interest rates, right? Well, let’s discuss it in relation to you getting in the self-storage business or growing your self-storage business. The current loan environment, in historical terms, is still in good shape. Interest rates...

Is Self-Storage Overbuilt?

by Mark Helm | Nov 25, 2018 | Buy Self Storage

Headlines: “Self-Storage Rates Fall Across US.” “New Supply Surges As Rental Rates Fall.” “Self-Storage Slows Down.” “Is it true?” “Well …that depends.” “On what?” “Where you are!” “I live in the southeast.” “Where In the southeast?” “In Georgia.” “Where in Georgia?”...