by Mark Helm | Mar 29, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
Over the years, working with a lot of people who need to “raise investment money” from “investors.” I have seen many not succeed. I struggled some when I first got started, as well. It’s not always a bad thing to learn how to fail. Success could be called what happens...
by Mark Helm | Mar 22, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
Two main organizations put on seminars in the self-storage space in the US. One is the Self-Storage Association (SSA), and the other is Inside Self Storage (ISS). I love the SSA; it is a vital organization for self-storage owners. I find the ISS helpful for people new...
by Mark Helm | Mar 15, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
I have been on a soap box for years, preaching that square feet of storage per person is not always the most accurate way to determine the viability of a self-storage project in a given trade area. Many of you have suffered through my rants before. No rant today. Yes,...
by Mark Helm | Mar 1, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
This episode will be more self-promoting than normal, but I will cover material that will be important to you regardless of whether you are joining us in this upcoming QuickStart Self-Storage Boot Camp on March 8th & 9th, 2024. Many things are changing in the...
by Mark Helm | Feb 23, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
In my world of self-storage acquisition, there are two significant obstacles today. One is financing challenges, and the other is construction costs. Now, it is true construction costs have leveled off somewhat, but they are still high. And when these two items...
by Mark Helm | Feb 16, 2024 | Buy Self Storage
Introduction In the world of self-storage investments, few concepts are as widely discussed and misunderstood as capitalization rates or CAP rates. I don’t think I have really seen an accurate one in an offering memorandum since…well….ever. I’ve seen...
