Mark Helm, Author at Creating Wealth Through Self Storage

Self-Storage Property Insurance Is Getting Ugly – Now What?

by Mark Helm | Jul 11, 2025 | Buy Self Storage

I hate to do this, but we are going to need to get political today. We will need to discuss insurance and self-storage. Part of our job as owners and entrepreneurs is to look at what is going on now, extrapolate some data, and then make predictions about the future to...

Not Sure What Features to Offer at Your New Self-Storage Facility? Let the Demographics Tell You.

by Mark Helm | Jul 4, 2025 | Buy Self Storage

Let’s discuss what features, what bells and whistles to add to your new facility or one you may be purchasing. But first, let me tell you a story. About half the time on workday mornings, I still head to the office. On other days, I work from home, travel, or play...

Self-Storage Mid-Year Report 2025 (As Seen by Mark Helm)

by Mark Helm | Jun 27, 2025 | Buy Self Storage

Let me share what I’ve gathered about the state of the self-storage industry halfway through 2025. This is based on the latest Yardi Matrix data, Radius insights, REIT shareholder reports, and—just as importantly—my own observations and experience in the trenches....

Different Kinds of Revenue Add-on’s for Self-Storage & RV Parking Projects

by Mark Helm | Jun 13, 2025 | Buy Self Storage

We are all familiar with the standard add-ons for self-storage projects, such as tenant insurance, retail items, and truck rental. Let’s discuss some new possibilities for the modern project today. EV Chargers Interestingly enough, by 2026, all brands of electric...

How to Organize Your Automated Storage Management Operations Part 2

by Mark Helm | Jun 6, 2025 | Buy Self Storage

Last week, we started a conversation about how to organize management operations for your small, automated self-storage facility. This week, we’ll wrap it up. If you missed Part 1, here is a link. I’ve been reinventing how we manage properties—both automated and...