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Maximize Profitability: How LED Lighting Reduces Costs for Self-Storage
Finding effective ways to reduce operating costs and maximize profitability is crucial when owning and operating a self-storage facility.
Norman Kirby
Best Customer Experience: Online and In-person
First impressions are everything, especially when choosing self-storage. Within our industry there are two opportunities to put your best foot forward.
Mason Shaw
Does landscaping influence a potential renter?
Learn why landscaping is important for self-storage facilities in attracting and retaining customers.
Ed Clement
The Best Ways Self-Storage Facilities Utilize LED Lighting for Safety and Security
Good lighting is the most fundamental aspect of ensuring security. Keeping your facility secure through quality lighting assures you, your tenants, and your employees of a better onsite experience.
Self-Storage Kiosks vs. The Mobile Myth
Can the mobile device in your pocket really compare to a self storage kiosk? Lets break down some of these myths.
Jon Loftin
Why Is Self-Storage The Best-In-Class Commercial Asset?
Seven top reasons as to why self storage is the best-in-class commercial asset.
How Self-Storage Companies Meet Dark Sky Compliance with LED Lighting
As light pollution continues to be a problem, more self-storage companies are considering LED lights to meet stringent local and state codes.
Common Mistakes Made When Building a Self-Storage Facility
When building a self-storage facility, there are many potential mistakes that can be made along the way, the more mistakes that can be avoided the better..
Melissa Anderson
7 Reasons Why Finding Self-Storage Land in 2023 Is Going To Be Easy
In 2023, locating land for self-storage will be a breeze! With the right strategy and preparation, securing suitable space can make all the difference.
Marc Goodin
Once a year to double your Profits!
We all get into self-storage for 3 reasons: Cash flow, more cash flow next year and more cash flow the year after and…
Lighting the Way for Self-Storage Facilities to Switch to LED
Take the time to plan your retrofit and help ease the transition to LED lighting.
Inflation Reduction Act 179D Energy Efficient Tax Deduction Explained
Everything you need to know about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
How LED Lighting Can Accelerate Your ESG Strategy
Investors and consumers are concerned about the future. They expect companies to make a meaningful impact on environmental, social, and governance issues.
Yes, Maybe and No Ranges For The Top 7 Site Parameters
Recommendations to help determine your lines in the sand for the typical 6-acre site.
How Much Land Do I Need To Build A Self-Storage Facility?
Advice from industry expert Marc Goodin on how much land is needed to build self-storage.
Building Self Storage In the 2023 Recession
How to Build Self Storage in the Great Recession of 2023 and Why Self Storage Franchising?
Self Storage Franchising, An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Self storage franchising will provide opportunities and benefits that most owners would never obtain on their own.
We Expect to Interact with Tech
Self-storage is a dated industry trying to drag itself away from the 'traditional' methods.
How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Self-Storage Facility
Your customers have trusted your facility with their belongings, here is how you can make sure there are no uninvited guests!
Jack Raistrick
Are You Ready To Jump?
That first jump can be daunting, but it can also be life changing.
Architects and Self Storage Developments: Design, Then Build
The architect is one of the most important participants in the construction of a self-storage facility. For a variety of reasons, working with the correct architect for your self-storage project is essential.
Building Self-Storage from the Ground Up
The process of building a self storage facility and why someone would want to build vs acquire.
Contractor Units: A Solution for the Trades
Offering Contractor Units to the unit mix provides a solution for those who are operating small businesses that are in the trade industry.
Before Construction Begins: Fundamentals of Building Self-Storage
Successfully constructing a self-storage facility involves a multitude of factors, learn the details and how the fundamentals will provide optimal results.
RV and Boat Storage Becoming Mainstream – Do Not Miss the Opportunity
The race is on to develop stand-alone RV & Boat complexes.
Jim Chiswell
Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. Acquires Land for the Development of a 1,200 Unit Self Storage Facility
The acquisition of approximately 2.7 acres of land in Western Toronto will be home to a 1.2K unit facility.
The Radius+ Team
Brookwood Properties Opens New Self Storage Facility in New Orleans
The large facility comprises of approximately 115,000 square feet and 915 climate-controlled units.
StorQuest Self Storage Expands Reach in Denver
The new facility is solar powered and located in a prime spot near the Denver International Airport.
You'll Want to Check Out this 2020 Self Storage Facility Winner
The emergence of a global pandemic was only part of the many problems faced by Brickhouse Self Storage
Jonathan Eakin
$35 Million Loan to Boost Manhattan Self Storage Conversion
The parking garage will double in height to eight stories, and will be managed by CubeSmart Self Storage.
Is a Joint Venture Right for Me?
A JV provides land owners with an opportunity to team with an experienced developer for a storage facility.
Hans W.Hardisty
Opening of OMP'S First Self-Storage Development
Overton Moore Properties enters the real estate sector with a 142,618 sq. ft. facility in Newark California.
Safeguard Self Storage Announces Further Expansion in the Philadelphia Market
The company is developing more than 73,000 square feet of rentable storage space in the Philadelphia area.
LA's Chinatown Gets More Awesome with StorQuest Grand Opening
The new facility plays into StorQuest's Make Room for Awesome mantra in the heart of Chinatown.
Pinnacle Storage Properties Targets Expansion Projects with New Hire
The company aims to work on existing facility expansion projects in the 2021 year with the hire of Bill Lierman.
John Egan
Self Storage Plus Opens Two Brand New Facilities
New storage locations in Reston, VA, and Kensington, MD, now open.
InSite Property Group Winds Down 2020 With Two Big Storage Deals
Both deals took place in California and each storage facility will be operated by SecureSpace.
Burlington Self Storage Opens Facility in Lake Worth, FL
The facility will be equipped with the Noke Smart System allowing for a contact-free customer experience.
Public Storage Seizes Buying Opportunities to Expand Portfolio
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, Public Storage is taking aim to significantly expand their national footprint.
Self Storage and Investing in Opportunity Zones During COVID-19
Leaders at Inland Private Capital Corp. and Devon Self Storage talk about opportunity zones for self storage.
Evelyn Jozsa
Bluebird Self Storage Opens New Locations in Toronto, Whitby & Burlington
Bluebird has expanded their Canadian operations into Montréal, Calgary and Edmonton.
SecureSpace Self Storage Announces the Grand Opening of a Huge Facility in New Jersey.
The Class-A facility is located just 1 mile fromRed Bull Arena and boasts 113,000 square feet of storage space.
Northern Virginia to Receive Two Additional Self Storage Facilities
Tysons Corner Virginia is beginning to development boom with several thousand new multi-family residential units.
Exclusive Radius+ Q&A: Self Storage Development with P.B. Brown
From data, permitting, and design efficiencies, Nick Zent understands the self storage development process.
WPC Delivers $16M Self Storage Property in Maryland
This marks the second storage facility for WPC, and will also be managed by Cubesmart.
David Kelly Returns to Westport Properties, Inc.
Kelly rejoins the Westport family focusing on self storage and industrial projects nationwide.
InSite Property Group Sees Big Opportunity in Storage Acquisitions
Keith Wetzel and Nathan McElmurry answer questions regarding recent acquisition growth, markets, and facility types.
Alexander Harris
CBS Captures Varying Woes of Self Storage Development
For this Havertown PA proposal, a community petition was circulated to block an industrial zoning variance.
What is The Current Impact to Self Storage?
Cushman & Wakefield’s Mike Mele discusses the positives and negative COVID-19 impacts on the self storage industry.
What's Next? Let's Take a Look.
Reviewing self storage supply, demand, and development ahead of a predicted economic recession.
Rich Correll
Will Self Storage Car Condos Catch On?
Take a peek inside the hybrid mix of self storage units, and car club man caves.
Nick Ferraro
Projects Stall and Lending Tightens as Self Storage Copes with Coronavirus
Self storage dealmakers, owners, operators, and developers are all finding ways to cope amidst the ongoing pandemic.
Bruce Goldberg
Radius+ LIVE Home Hangout on April 30th
Join the Radius+ team on April 30th as we chat about the self storage's current landscape amidst the ongoing pandemic
A Look at the Self Storage Industry; From Family Run Businesses
[Self Storage] doesn’t take a lot of maintenance or employees, once the investment is there.
Michael Kelly
Public Storage Eyes Land and Facility Purchases in 2020
CEO Joe Russell said Public Storage is keeping an eye this year on opportunities to purchase raw land.
Keeping a Self Storage Business Viable
Michael Johnson of Bellomy & Co provides insights on the challenges facing the self storage financing landscape.
Lingering Questions For 2020 Self Storage Investors
Interview with Steven Weinstock, national director of Marcus & Millichap Self Storage Division.
Kerry Curry
Is Housing Growth Fueling Demand For Self Storage In Florida?
The increase in new homes in Daytona Beach Florida is fueling a recent surge in storage facilities.
Clayton Park
Ohio is Experiencing a Boom In Self Storage
Radius+ cites Central Ohio with 311 self storage facilities and climbing.
Jim Weiker
Changing Economics of Self Storage Development
Developers are leaning on secondary and tertiary markets for site selection due to rising economic challenges.
Tom de Jong
Restricting Self Storage of Growing... In Height
Smithtown NY considers blocking zoning that would allow self storage units to be built taller.
Tennessee Real Estate Developer Launches Self Storage Division
The group is expanding their real estate strategy to include the self storage asset class.
2019 Full-Year Delivery Update
It was another active year for self storage deliveries, nearly surpassing 2018's record year!.
James de Gorter
Austin Texas Will Be The New Home Of Self Storage Condos
Self storage condos that you purchase... complete with an owner's lounge?
Guardian Storage Navigates New Storage Development in Growing Southwest Markets
Guardian would like to continue to expand through new development with a new project every couple of years.
Jay Fitzgerald
If A Kroger Becomes A Self Storage Facility, Will Everyone Go Hungry?
A multi-storage unit will keep us in a food desert said one local resident.
StorCo Self Storage Is Changing Offices With 100,000 Square Foot Purchase
The company buys the O'Fallon Shopping Center in Missouri and plans to build a new facility equipped with offices.
New-Builds Predicted To Lead 2020 Self Storage Acquisitions
Expected oversupply and financial underperformance are causing a scare for owners of new storage facilities.
One Self Storage Developer's Decision to Sell Now
There's a lot of capital in the market, and they're looking for high-quality assets.
Looking Ahead At Self Storage in 2020
City Line Capital executives break down self storage trends and make their own predictions about the future.
U-Haul Finds Benefits of Repurposing Old Buildings For Self Storage
U-Haul has been repurposing buildings for decades, sustainably reusing existing structures and benefiting communities.
Self Storage Made This Planning Board Member Walk Out of a Town Hall Meeting
Claiming that a proposed self storage development is an eyesore is increasingly frequent it seems.
Bigger Fish to Fry? Self Storage Development Bans vs Oversaturation
When asked about recent nation-wide self storage moratoriums - We welcome the restrictions states one industry vet.
Dee Stribling
One PA Town Teaches The Importance of a Pretty Self Storage Facade
One of the big selling points is to not make the building look like a storage facility from the outside.
Trouble With Your Self Storage Development Plan? Learn From These Design Changes
The city of Lenexa in Kansas wasn't a fan of a proposed self storage development, until these changes were made.
Another Deliberate Avoidance of Self Storage
Amidst a redevelopment transformation, Oakland Park FL city officials say 'they can do better' than self storage.
NYC Self Storage Site Receives $28M From Columbia Pacific Advisors
The development site is located in Long Island City, which is the fastest growing neighborhood in NYC no less.
From Bowling Alley to Storage Facility? Residents Are Overjoyed
Naturally this subject line is entirely sarcastic. Local residents in FL cite the development as a nuisance.
Are Some Self Storage Developers Flying too Close to the Sun?
Too much of a good thing can be your demise. Is the self storage industry the Icarus of our day?
Rick Beal
A Pause in Development Helps Regain Health To Houston Self Storage
Saturated markets have hurt properties’ average op incomes & pro forma rates, but investor appetite is still strong.
Kyle Hagerty
Public Storage & Extra Space Foreshadow Shifts In New Supply
Common consensus is that delivery of new supply should start tapering off in 2020.
Connecticut Self Storage Construction Surge Drives Up Vacancies
According to Marcus & Millichap, a second consecutive year of aggressive self-storage development weighs on vacancy.
Self Storage Oversupply In Central Florida? Developers Think So
We’re getting toward a tipping point” said Marc Smith, president of Personal Mini Storage around Orlando Florida
Caroline Glenn
What The Texas Self Storage Market Can Teach Us About Market Saturation
Understanding the current development cycle, is it time to hunker down until the cycle bottoms out?
Taylor Williams
Does This Self Storage Development Raise The Bar on Amenity Expectations?
What is the norm, versus what is unique? Solar panels, climate control, and heightened security are trending.
How Unsexy Is Self Storage? Apparently A Lot Of People Think Very
Is self storage even desired by the governing bodies that vote on their site development? Or The public around them?
Too Much Storage? Pompano Beach Florida Suspends Development
Pompano Beach joins other municipalities such as Miami and New York City that have also limited storage development.
Mike Seemuth
Tron Jordheim: Before A Looming Recession, Its Sell or Build Time
People who are ready for a 15 percent loss in occupancy or a 20 percent loss in gross revenue should OK
What Happens When A Developer Listens To A City's Needs
What might start as a self storage project, can pivot to accommodate affordable housing.
George Bachrach
BlueBox Storage Announces Expansion For Portland and Oregon Locations
BlueBox Storage offers both self storage and portable storage options, and is growing based on demand.
Public Storage Aims to Capitalize On Nashville's Growth
The company has seen a 21% growth spurt in the Nashville area over the last year.
Mixed-Use Development In Downtown Orlando To Be Marketed As #EatShopStore
#EatShopStore marketing strategy aims to address the unique features that the future facility in downtown Orlando has.
What Louisville Can Teach Us About Classic Self Storage Oversupply
Having the ability to analyze demand is key in site-selection, so don't wait until its too late.
Amanda S.Helfrich
Careful California! Split Roll Property Taxes Might Hit You Hard
Estimated impact would increase property taxes by anywhere from $6.5 billion to over $12.0 billion per annum.
How to Develop Your First Self Storage Facility with Only $500K Cash Equity
Unless you have the years of expertise, a feasibility study by a self storage expert is highly recommended.
What You Need to Consider Before Developing RV and Boat Storage
What makes this type of storage unique is that there are no specific demand indicators.
Eric Blum
How Viable Are Opportunity Zones for Self Storage Investors?
Opportunity zones have the capability to be both profitable and beneficial, but they're difficult to come by.
Michael Mele
Be Nimble and Selective in Your Self Storage Investment Approach
Today’s self storage investment environment can be challenging for those looking to place capital in the asset class
Nathan Bennett
Successful Strategies Following a Peak Development Year
Over the past decade, we have seen a massive shift in attention to a new set of numbers; saturation level.
John Lindsey
You’re Flooded With Smart Data. Now Let’s Use It!
In-house data provides the greatest insight into what's actually happening.
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.
Eric Carlson
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.
What You Need to Know to Leverage Qualified Opportunity Zones
Gains on some investments can be completely excluded from income.
Construction Spend Hits Record High in June
2018 is shaping up to be a record year for deliveries, and as we look forward over the next 12 months we don't see much sign of slowing down.