Always Begin With The End in Mind

Always Begin With The End in Mind

When my Grandson Jackson was in the first grade, at his first “Leadership” day at his school, he informed me that he would start college in 2025. I don’t even think he knew what college was. Many people I work with say they are getting into the Self Storage Business....
The Self Storage Property Tax Challenge Today

The Self Storage Property Tax Challenge Today

Nothing other than perhaps online marketing has risen as fast for self storage owners as property tax. And that number is much larger than the marketing cost. I am convinced that when Property Valuation Administrators have their conventions as we do, they talk about...
Be Careful When You Read Industry Statistics

Be Careful When You Read Industry Statistics

Given the tight nature of the self storage market, as small investors, we are searching for any idea, lead, or data point to help us get in or grow our self storage business. I read the industry papers as they come out. Recently I read the Marcus & Millichap 2022...
You Can’t Do It Alone – Build Your Team

You Can’t Do It Alone – Build Your Team

Most people I work with getting in the self storage business are individuals who think they are solo entrepreneurs getting in storage. It often takes a while to realize they are not. There is no way. Yes, you may not have employees or partners…but I guarantee you, you...