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Find out the winning approach to closing a successful self storage project that you probably aren’t thinking about

Find out the winning approach to closing a successful self storage project that you probably aren’t thinking about

by Mark Helm | Mar 12, 2016 | Buy Self Storage

I once represented the CEO of a large publicly trade company in a few real estate transactions in our market. He thought he would teach me how to negotiate. He told me to “Get as much as you can. Push it till they are about to walk. Then back off and be friendly. They...
The Art of Finding Self Storage Facilities – Part Relationships, Part Attitude, Part Pure Creativity

The Art of Finding Self Storage Facilities – Part Relationships, Part Attitude, Part Pure Creativity

by Mark Helm | Mar 5, 2016 | Buy Self Storage

“Where do you find the self storage facilities you buy?” Well, finding self storage facilities to purchase is an art. Yes, I have a method, which I will share here, but in the end it’s an art. But I think being in business is like being an artist. We are...
How big should my first storage facility be? The answer is probably not what you think.

How big should my first storage facility be? The answer is probably not what you think.

by Mark Helm | Feb 27, 2016 | Self Storage Business Planning

“How big should my first storage facility be? “How big a facility should I buy?” “How big a facility should I build?” If you’ve followed me at all, you know how I’m going to answer that question.   Every single time I get asked. “It depends.” “It depends on...
Do You Really Know What You Need to Know About Your Facility?

Do You Really Know What You Need to Know About Your Facility?

by Mark Helm | Feb 19, 2016 | Self Storage Management

Do you know one of the most meaningless numbers ever asked or ever told concerning your self storage facility? I hear about it every day. “How many units we have we leased?” “We’ve leased “X” units.”   I know its interesting, and it does point to trends, but for...
The New Self Storage Strategy – How Do You Balance People vs Profit?

The New Self Storage Strategy – How Do You Balance People vs Profit?

by Mark Helm | Feb 12, 2016 | Self Storage Management

There is a real revolution going on in the self storage industry these days. In an industry where the biggest innovation to date (climate controlled units) happened in the 1970’s, this is arguably the biggest development ever in the business landscape for self...
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