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...
Inflation – The Good, Bad, & Ugly for Self Storage Owners
As self storage owners, we hear a lot about inflation today. What does it mean for us? Well, in my opinion, it is a mixed bag. I should start by saying I am not an expert on much in life, especially not the economy. There is no reason why you should listen to anything...
Relationship Between Apartment Rents and Self Storage Rents? Perhaps.
Something was brought to my attention by someone I have a self storage coaching relationship with between apartment rents and storage rents. Specifically, this relationship can impact self storage demand in a market area. Said another way, how this relationship can...
My Takeaways From The Inside Self Storage Convention 2021
It was good to be back in Las Vegas at a self storage convention. I didn’t realize how much I missed it until I was there. Here are a few takeaways from being there that may serve you as you grow or get in this fantastic business of self storage. Watch on...
Episode 300 – A Look Back at 300 Self Storage Episodes
This is a different episode than the rest. Let’s look back and see a few highlights from 300 episodes of self-storage over the last six years. The industry has changed, we have changed, but some things stay the same. Enjoy. Watch on...
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