3 Common Design Challenges in Self Storage and How to Overcome Them

Steeply sloped sites can be cost-effective when designing a multi-story building with drive-up access.

7 Reasons You Should Be Texting as Part of Your Customer Experience

Text messages have a 98% open rate, according to Mobile Marketing Watch.

$78 Million Bridge Loan Structured by Talonvest

The financing was secured by newer facilities totaling approximately 630,000 net rentable square feet.

Top Ten Things Lenders Want Self Storage Buyers to Know

Many things are negotiable – it can be rate or it can be the structure of the deal. But it depends on many factors.

The Single Most Important Way to Valuate Your Self Storage Facility

Generally, "other income" - retail sales, tenant insurance, etc. - ranges from 1-10% of storage unit rental income.

Progressive Web Apps: The Future of Self Storage Technology

Statistics from Google claim that 53% of users leave a website or app if it doesn’t load in less than 3 seconds.

7 Ways to Help You Effectively and Efficiently Manage Your Facility

Concessions should be targeted to increase income by discounting specific unit types that have low occupancy levels.
News

Self Storage Marketing Firm FineView Makes Two New Hires

FineView is a boutique marketing agency catering to independently owned self-storage operators.

Tenant Inc. Announces the Formation of a New Tech Company to Support Storage Operators

The venture is expected to enable self storage owners to protect their business model.

Chris Christie Enters Opportunity Zone Investing: Self Storage Makes His List!

Christie and his wife are looking to raise $150 million.

CallPotential Hires Scott Worden as Business Development Manager

In this role, Worden will help expand the company’s client base.

Storage Deluxe to Develop 220,000 SF, $50 Million Facility in Brooklyn

The company will spend more than $50 million developing the property, which will be operated by CubeSmart.

Nebraska Self Storage Operators Encouraged to Fight Sales Tax Bill

If passed, it would bring the largest tax increase in the state’s history, according to sources.
Education

3 Common Design Challenges in Self Storage and How to Overcome Them

Steeply sloped sites can be cost-effective when designing a multi-story building with drive-up access.

7 Reasons You Should Be Texting as Part of Your Customer Experience

Text messages have a 98% open rate, according to Mobile Marketing Watch.

Top Ten Things Lenders Want Self Storage Buyers to Know

Many things are negotiable – it can be rate or it can be the structure of the deal. But it depends on many factors.

The Single Most Important Way to Valuate Your Self Storage Facility

Generally, "other income" - retail sales, tenant insurance, etc. - ranges from 1-10% of storage unit rental income.

Progressive Web Apps: The Future of Self Storage Technology

Statistics from Google claim that 53% of users leave a website or app if it doesn’t load in less than 3 seconds.

Leadership Can Be Lonely

Everybody likes to be liked. But, effective leaders know and accept that they might sometimes be lonely at work.

What is True Economic Occupancy?

Typically, economic occupancy is 2% to 5% lower due to discounts and concessions.

7 Ways to Help You Effectively and Efficiently Manage Your Facility

Concessions should be targeted to increase income by discounting specific unit types that have low occupancy levels.