The Role of Powerful Data in the Development Process

As a third-party manager, we’ve found our conversations are immediately more productive when developers have data.

Talonvest Negotiates $23.7 Million Construction Loan for Two Developments in Portland

While Portland's metro area is still absorbing new supply, its population has been growing over 30,000 people a year.

SmartStop Asset Management Raises $77.5 Million YTD

SSAM investment programs raised 282% more during January and February 2019 than during same two-month period in 2018.

"Student Storage Made Easy, at Least 40% Cheaper Than the Competition"

What's missing from Sully's article though was the comparison of pricing between traditional self storage and Doorage.

TPG Real Estate Partners Closes Fund with more than $3.7 Billion

LifeStorage was the first investment in the industry by TPG. Two years later, Sovran acquired LifeStorage for $1.3B.

Australia's Oversupply Weighs on Self Storage Sector

While Perth has been the worst-performing market, the malaise is clearly evident in Sydney and Melbourne.

18 Minutes That Can Change a Self Storage Manager’s Life

When we let the little things take priority we can't fit the really important things into the day.
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Talonvest Negotiates $23.7 Million Construction Loan for Two Developments in Portland

While Portland's metro area is still absorbing new supply, its population has been growing over 30,000 people a year.

New CEO for The Storage Group

Since joining the company, Lucas has spearheaded major strategy and technical shifts across the company’s portfolio.

SmartStop Asset Management Raises $77.5 Million YTD

SSAM investment programs raised 282% more during January and February 2019 than during same two-month period in 2018.

Self Storage Investors Start Looking at Smaller Markets to Capture Higher Yields

Even as worry about over-building spreads, self storage properties in primary markets go for cap rates as low as 5%.

"Student Storage Made Easy, at Least 40% Cheaper Than the Competition"

What's missing from Sully's article though was the comparison of pricing between traditional self storage and Doorage.

TPG Real Estate Partners Closes Fund with more than $3.7 Billion

LifeStorage was the first investment in the industry by TPG. Two years later, Sovran acquired LifeStorage for $1.3B.
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The Role of Powerful Data in the Development Process

As a third-party manager, we’ve found our conversations are immediately more productive when developers have data.

Record Year for Self Storage

More than 600 deliveries in the top 50 markets. Checkout the infographic to see which regions were the biggest movers.

The 4 Essential Underwriting Steps... One Will Surprise You!

There are four metrics you have to analyze when evaluating a new development. And one of them will surprise you.

5 Ways You Can Benefit from a Third Party Manager’s Brand

Marketing platforms are a top reason why private operators seek third-party management.

18 Minutes That Can Change a Self Storage Manager’s Life

When we let the little things take priority we can't fit the really important things into the day.

How to Drive Revenue with Retail Sales

Boxes, locks and packing supplies can do a lot of good for the bottom line for your facility.

What is a Value-Add Deal and Is It Right for Me?

All of these management best practices can increase your facility’s revenue and/or decrease your operating expenses.

Managing with Innovation: How Operators Can Change Self Storage

There is a gap for logistics and supply chain services and the customers who depend on them.