by Mark Helm | Jan 19, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
Here is a video I did on how to analyze expansions in Episode 210. Expansions are still a major way I, and the people I work with, are using to get into the self-storage business. But a lot has changed since I first recorded this episode. And yet, a lot remains the...
by Mark Helm | Jan 12, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
Let’s use Jan. of 2024 as a back-to-the-basics on how to get into the self-storage business or grow one in these challenging times; I thought I would talk again about what makes a good site for self-storage. I have written about it in episodes 303 and 381, but I will...
by Mark Helm | Jan 5, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
As I write this in Jan 2024, I get asked a lot “What and where are the best self-storage opportunities today.” Another version of this question may be, “How in the world can I get into self-storage today with interest rates where they are now and construction costs so...
by Mark Helm | Dec 29, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
Most of us who are in the self-storage business or own our own businesses set yearly goals. I recently went through the process I use prior to setting my goals with the members of our Inner Circle community, and it seemed to make an impact, so I thought I would share...
by Mark Helm | Dec 15, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
It has been an interesting year for many of us small investors in the self-storage space. I have definitely been involved in fewer deals. It is much harder to make them pencell out. I also have some that I had to walk away from. First, I am not sure what we are going...