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How to Analyze Self Storage Properties for Maximum Profit in a Seller’s Market

How to Analyze Self Storage Properties for Maximum Profit in a Seller’s Market

by Mark Helm | Mar 17, 2017 | Buying Self Storage

It appears as if the race to see how high self storage purchase prices can go has leveled off. But make no mistake, they are still high and I haven’t seen much of a reversal. It is still a “Seller’s Market.” Does that mean we should sit on the sidelines and wait...
A New Perspective For Analyzing Self Storage Properties for Acquisition

A New Perspective For Analyzing Self Storage Properties for Acquisition

by Mark Helm | Sep 17, 2016 | Buying Self Storage

It was a very different Self Storage Association convention in Las Vegas this year for me. Today I want to talk about my big takeaways from the convention. This is a global, 30,000-foot view that we can take down into our submarkets as we look for our next deals....
Does What You Believe Help You Find Great Self Storage Facilities?

Does What You Believe Help You Find Great Self Storage Facilities?

by Mark Helm | Aug 6, 2016 | Buying Self Storage

I’m often asked the question, “Why do you share what you know about getting in the self storage business? Aren’t you just creating more competition?” Even my wife asks me that question. And even though I’ve learned over time that she is almost always right...
The Secret Strategies for Buying Profitable Self Storage in Today’s High Priced Market

The Secret Strategies for Buying Profitable Self Storage in Today’s High Priced Market

by Mark Helm | Jul 23, 2016 | Buying Self Storage

This week I opened registration for my new online master class, “Insider’s Strategies for Buying Self Storage in Today’s Crazy Market .”  (You can register HERE) And it is indeed a very crazy market out there. Watch on YouTube My philosophy is let the big boys...
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 | Buying 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 | Buying 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. Watch on YouTube But I think being in business is like being an...
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