by Mark Helm | Dec 1, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
Many of us get into self-storage because we are looking for freedom. Both financially and in terms of the freedom to manage our time as we see fit. And yet, when we successfully close on our first deal, we are often busier than ever. At first, we don’t notice it...
by Mark Helm | Nov 10, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
In today’s self-storage industry, one of the biggest challenges we have today as small self-storage entrepreneurs is the rising disconnect between the rates quoted by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and the actual rental prices in the market, including their own...
by Mark Helm | Nov 3, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
Why in the world would someone ever consider a hard-money loan for refinancing a self-storage facility? Well, for a few, it may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. Many Could Face This Let’s say you did a value-add project in 2017 or 2018. I am going to totally make...
by Mark Helm | Oct 27, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
In the ever-evolving landscape of self-storage business, owners and operators are bracing themselves for a challenging year ahead as insurance premiums continue to surge, outpacing most other operational expenses. The days of predictable, marginal increases are behind...
by Mark Helm | Oct 20, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
“Is now the time to get in self storage?” I get asked that multiple times a week. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to that question. I have an opinion. But my opinion is based on my experiences and history in the space, as well as my history in commercial real...
