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...
How to Organize Your Automated Storage Management Operations Part 2
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...
How to Organize Your Automated Storage Management Operations Part 1
Recently, I’ve been working closely with several people who are either purchasing or developing automated self-storage facilities. Naturally, the conversation quickly turns to one thing: how are we going...
Development For Small Investors Pt. 3
Two weeks ago, we began a series outlining the five phases our construction company uses when developing self-storage projects in today's unpredictable environment. This is the same process we use...
Development For Small Investors Pt. 2
Last week, we started a series outlining what our construction company uses as a general outline for developing self-storage projects in today’s uncertain world. This series aims to bring in a...
Development For Small Investors Pt.1
Given the continued high cost of existing self-storage facilities for sale and the challenges of getting into the business, let's discuss the development steps for smaller investors. Or at least my take...
The Secret to My Biggest Leaps in Self-Storage (It’s Not What You Think)
The Inside Self Storage Expo 2025 is coming up next week in Las Vegas, and I’ll be there. I make it a point to attend at least one self-storage convention a year to stay sharp—tracking trends, seeing new...
Storage With Purpose: How Your Self-Storage Businesses Can Make a Real Difference
Let’s talk about charity work and your self-storage business. Everything I’m going to say here is just my opinion. But as business owners—especially those of us making a living in a particular trade...
Cash-On-Cash and IRR: What They Really Mean in Self-Storage Deals
As I work with people getting into the self-storage business and use some benchmark terms we use in our business and commercial real estate, I realize that not everyone really understands what the terms...
From Late Fees to Rent Caps: How Our Industry Keeps Inviting Regulation
I hate to say I told you so… but… I told you so. This headline popped up in my news feed dashboard: Now, I’m sure the storage industry will fight this, and they might even succeed—for now. But make no...
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