by Mark Helm | Aug 25, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
Yes, I have a facility where there is no manager. Automation has allowed that. But, for the most part, projects I have been involved in have managers. I like managers. I like the level of customer service a good store manager can provide. So, for the most part, I...
by Mark Helm | Aug 18, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
Yes, I am seeing more distressed self-storage being marketed. It is actually something I didn’t see very often early in my career. I can remember telling people things like, “If you see a distressed self-storage facility, odds are you don’t want it. It is usually...
by Mark Helm | Jul 21, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
I’m starting to see the distressed self-storage listings. I said they were most likely coming, and I am starting to see a trickle of them, soon to be more. Keep your eyes open. Example: Yesterday I saw a listing, unpriced, of course, with a call for offers. It was a...
by Mark Helm | Jul 7, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
When coaching people on their self-storage journey, I often say, “I reserve the right to be wrong.” I am going to say that here as well. Anything I say in this episode could be wrong, and I may change my mind later. I hope someone in the industry reads this and...
by Mark Helm | Jun 30, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
A lot has changed since I first dipped my toes into the self-storage waters in 1995. Perhaps the most interesting and fast-paced changes have revolved around tech innovations. Not all tech innovations are right for your facility. I have often said that one needs to...
by Mark Helm | Jun 16, 2023 | Buy Self Storage
I hear it almost daily from someone, “I see self-storage facilities everywhere.” If you’re considering entering the self-storage industry, or for those of us in it and growing our business, one of the most critical steps is selecting the right site...
