Beginner's Guide to Self Storage Investing

Thinking about investing in self storage? We get lots of questions from people looking to invest in the industry - find the answers here!

What in the Self Storage web rates is going on?

Discover the evolving pricing strategies in the self-storage industry. Explore the shift from web rates to in-store rents and how it impacts property performance.

Safeguarding Your Investment: Key Insurance Considerations for Self-Storage Facility Owners

When it comes to the self-storage industry, safeguarding your facility against unforeseen risks is crucial to long-term success.

Building for the Road Ahead: RV Storage Building Plans

Americans’ love for travel, intensified by the 2020 pandemic, has fueled the RV industry, resulting in an ongoing surge in popularity.

17 Ways to Perform a Self Storage Operational Audit

Performing an operational audit on your self storage facility can show you all the areas you need to improve or keep a closer eye on.

Are You On The Right Side Of The Road?

People do not spend enough time learning what side of the street is best for their budget, their time, their experience, their short and long-term goals, and how to get there.

Essential Moves for Scaling Your Business to New Heights

Scaling your venture is an endeavor that requires meticulous planning, calculated risks, and a laser focus on value creation.

Key Questions to Ask Your City Planner Before you Start looking for Self-Storage land

It is crucial to ensure that your chosen self-storage location aligns with your business goals and adheres to local regulations.

Storage rent collections: Make it easier on you and the customer

Collecting rent seems like a reasonable and simple task, but is it? There are various ways to make collecting rent easier for you and the customer.

4 Pieces of Marketing Advice Independent Operators Should Ignore

Self storage is a massive community with a lot of well-intentioned marketing advice - but make sure that you're doing what's right for your facility!

Highline Storage Partners Hires Self-Storage Industry Veterans

Scott Sebring and Scott Levy are hired by Highline Storage Partners to support continued growth.

A Digital Revolution: The Biggest Impacts of Technology

Self-storage has witnessed a transformative wave of technological innovations in recent years. However,2023 brought about one of the most significant leaps in the evolution of facilities.

Pros and Cons of Self Storage SBA Loans vs. Traditional Loans

Decide wisely between SBA and traditional loans for your self-storage business. SBA offers lower down payments, but traditional loans provide lender reliability. Make informed investment choices for your storage facility.

The Curse of 100% Occupancy: How to balance occupancy and rates to maximize revenue

Discover why vacancy is good in self-storage. Explore pricing theory, strategy, and maximizing revenue through dynamic pricing.

Indoor Boat and RV Storage: Pros and Cons

When it comes to the pros and cons of indoor vs. outdoor storage, there are many factors to take into account.

The Future of Locking in Self-Storage: OneLock by Keep It Simple Storage

Unlock the Self-Storage Revolution: NFC Locks for Convenient Access, Enhanced Security, and Remote Management. Learn More!

The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Self-Storage Call Center

Outsourcing your self-storage call center empowers customers with 24/7 support, convenient self-service options, and cost savings. Learn how Copper Storage Management enhances efficiency and autonomy.

Lets Discuss Unit Mix

Do not dive into a multimillion-dollar investment without knowing the unit types and blend your market demands.

Self-Storage Maintenance Checklist: To-Dos to Keep Your Facility in Top Shape

Ensure the success of your self-storage facility with this maintenance checklist: pest control, lighting, security, climate control, and more.

Pros and Cons of Single-Story vs. Multi-Story Self-Storage Development

When embarking on the journey of self-storage facility development, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to build a single-story or a vertical (multi-story) facility.

Self Storage | SCRA Checklist | Guide to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Use this easy SCRA Checklist to determine if a self storage renter is protected by the servicemembers civil relief act, and penalties for violating these protections.

Owning a Self Storage Facility in the Most Densely Populated Cities

Learn everything you need to know about building, operating or owning a self storage facility successfully in America's most densely populated cities!

Self Storage Space Rental Vs. Donate Items | A Guide to Decide

Learn why customers store their treasures, and how to offer an alternative to donation as a self storage facility owner or operator and self storage thought leader.

Self Storage & Parking | Making the Most of Your Storage Facility Space

Learn how to look at the parking industry for inspiration on how to diversify, upgrade and make more money with your self storage business or facility.

Evolution of the Self-Storage Manager

As we continue to see the emergence of new technology, it’s undeniable that there has been an incredible shift in the role of the self-storage manager.

Military Storage Units | The U.S. Military and Self Storage Industry

Learn about military storage and the unique needs and requirements of members of the U.S. Military, the nation's most reliable self storage facility customers.

10 Practical Tips to Help Train your Self-Storage Staff in Handling Customer Complaints

The important factor for any customer complaint is how the complaint is dealt with.

How to Harness the Local Community for your Self-Storage Facility

A key aspect for your self-storage facility to thrive is by building strong connections within your local community.

10 Ways Owners Automate Storage Facility Maintenance to Make Money

Learn how using technology to automate your self storage facility maintenance tasks can help you stay on top of upkeep and earn more money in the process!

How Important is Ancillary Income to a Self-Storage Facility?

Ancillary income can be quite important to a self-storage facility as it has the potential to significantly boost revenue and profitability.

10 Benefits of Adding Green Space to your Self Storage Facility

Learn how adding Green Space to your self storage facility can promote the health and well-being of your family, customers, employees and community.

The Importance of Maintaining Your Storage Facility, Even in a Challenging Economy

Why should you keep up self-storage maintenance when times are tough? Read more in this article.

Secure Self Storage | 10 Ways to Make your Storage Facility Secure

Learn how to ensure a safe and secure self storage facility for the benefit of your staff and customers alike, and how to handle any safety issues that may arise.

How Many Storage Units To Build Per Acre? A Self-Storage Development Guide

A common question within the self-storage industry is ‘How many self-storage units should you build per acre?’ Our latest video featuring Greta Tasedan has the answer!

8 Things You Need for Excellent Self Storage Management

Learn 8 fast and easy self storage management solutions and practices, proven to save time and money for self storage managers, operators and owners.

5 Tips to Implement Eco-Friendly Practices in Your Self-Storage Facility

Here are five practical tips to help you create a greener and more sustainable self-storage operation.

10 Benefits of Using Self Storage Property Management Software

Learn the top 10 benefits of using self storage property management software, and how it’s a game change for the self storage owner or manager with the drive to expand.

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.

Idea CrowdSourcing 2023 | The Self Storage Industry

Learn how crowdsourcing ideas, experiences and technology is vital to independent self storage facility owners, operators and investors.

Self Storage Unit Mix | Planning for Storage Unit Sizes | A Guide

Learn how to determine Self Storage Unit Size & Unit Mix using local area demographics and data - and discover why this legwork is critical to your business success.

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.

Does landscaping influence a potential renter?

Learn why landscaping is important for self-storage facilities in attracting and retaining customers.

Self Storage Facility Site Selection | Choosing the Best Storage Location

In the self storage industry, location is vital to your eventual success. We all know this.

Moving and Storage | Using Technology to Streamline Move-In and Out

Learn how deploying automated self storage moving and storage technology can help self storage facility owners, operators and customers move-in and move-out effortlessly.

Interview with Arco Murray

We spoke with Tyler Jones of Arco Murray at the 2023 ISS World Expo in Las Vegas.

How Much is a Storage Unit in 2023? A Dynamic Pricing Guide for Self Storage

Learn how much a storage unit is in 2023 and how to set up, deploy and explain dynamic pricing to your customers at your self storage facility.

Tips on How To Start a Self-Storage Facility Business

The self-storage facility business is only growing, which makes it a very advantageous time to invest. If you’re wondering how to start a self-storage facility business, look no further.

Interview with On The Move Inc

We spoke with Mike Woolard of On The Move, Inc at the 2023 ISS World Expo in Las Vegas.

5 Tips to Improve the Move-In Experience for Self-Storage Customers

Learn how to improve the move in process for your self-storage customers with these 5 tips.

Storage Units in NYC: The Past, Present & Future of Self Storage in NYC

Use Self Storage in NYC to look into the future of the self storage industry nation-wide. Restrictions are coming for your self storage facility - be prepared!

Interview with Copper Storage Management

We spoke with Brett Copper of Copper Storage Management at the 2023 ISS World Expo in Las Vegas.

5 Customer Retention Strategies for Your Self-Storage Business

Learn how to retain self-storage customers with personalized service, loyalty rewards, and responsive feedback.

Storage Unit Locks & Locking-Down Mental & Physical Security

Learn how customers make decisions about the security of their self storage unit, and how smart storage unit locks can make all the difference to customer confidence.

Interview with Live Oak Bank

We spoke with Anna Taylor of Live Oak Bank at the 2023 ISS World Expo in Las Vegas.

Remote Management on Your Terms

Discover how remote management is transforming the self-storage industry with smart cameras, software, kiosks, and automated access control.

5 Tips to Improve Customer Service at Your Self-Storage Facility

Learn five affordable ways to improve customer service at your self-storage facility and increase customer retention.

Interview with Trinity Real Estate Investment Services

We spoke with Ridg Terry and Tyler Peterson from Trinity Real Estate Investment Services at the ISS World Expo in Las Vegas.

7 Tips on Marketing to the Four D's of Self-storage

When marketing self-storage services to customers who are in one of the Four Ds, it is important to approach the marketing strategy with sensitivity and empathy.

Top 5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Self-Storage Facility

There is no better time to start exploring how to upgrade your self-storage business than now.

Top 5 Things to Consider in Self-Storage Construction

There are many considerations when deciding to invest in constructing a self-storage facility.

Choice Paralysis: How to Know Which Vendor is Right for You

Across the country, Owners and Operators in self-storage are talking themselves in circles around the ongoing industry issues.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies

A review of self-storage marketing stratgies that you can implement at your facility.

Self-Storage Security: 5 Ways to Keep Your Facility Safe

Gone are the days when a chain and a padlock were all it took to keep self-storage criminals at bay.

What a Lender Needs from You for Self-Storage Financing

Lenders expect specific documentation when evaluating a loan request for a small business acquisition.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Discount Marketing

Providing special offers and focusing on discount marketing can benefit all different factors of your self-storage business.

Self-Storage Technology Trends

With the latest tech advancements, it is no surprise that tech is changing how we store and access our valuables.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Referral Marketing

Utilize your customers right, and referral marketing could be the formula for success.

5 Simple Ways to Increase Self-Storage Revenue

As a self-storage owner, you can take multiple avenues to maximize your income, from marketing to expansion.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Email Marketing

The possibilities with email marketing are endless, however getting to that stage and building an email list can be tricky...

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 Marketing Strategies: Content Marketing

Content marketing can be the key in your self-storage marketing startegy to gaining new customers and retaining existing ones.

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.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Creating A Strong Online Presence - Part 2

Creating a strong online presence is crucial. This article explores four key elements for a successful digital presence: online listings, reviews, mobile optimization, and analytics.

Self-Storage Marketing Strategies: Creating A Strong Online Presence - Part 1

Having a strong online presence is essential for any self-storage business looking to attract new tenants and stand out in a competitive market.

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 AI Can Be Effective In The Self-Storage Industry

A review of how AI can help the self-storage industry.

Maximizing Security and Convenience with Advanced Access Control Systems in Self-Storage

How access control systems can help maximize security and convenience and an in-depth look into the options available.

Writing Google Ads With AI: The Future of Self-Storage Marketing

How AI can help you create the best content for your Google Ads campaign.

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.

How Interactive Voice Response Can Improve Customer Service and Customer Experience

Tech takeover? Find out how IVR can assist with customer service and improve the customer experience.

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.

The Future of Self-Storage Customer Service: How Chatbots Can Help

How AI Can assist with the day to day running of your facility

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.

How AI Is Revolutionizing Self-Storage Security

How AI Can Maximize the Protection of Your Facility.

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…

The Self-Storage Profit Maximizer: Part 2 – Retail sales

Your self-storage facility is a foundation to maximize your profits, part 2 of this series discusses retail sales.

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.

The Self-Storage Profit Maximizer: Part 1 – Truck Rentals

Your self-storage facility is a foundation to maximize your profits, part 1 of this series discusses truck rentals.

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.

The Pros and Cons of Valet Storage

Is valet storage right for you?

Self-Storage Marketing: Why You Need To Be On TikTok

Join the industry professionals on TikTok and grow your marketing efforts.

The Best Storage Lock For You

Which self-storage lock is right for you?

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.

LinkedIn: The Professional Platform You Need To Utilize For Your Self-Storage Business

Use the power of LinkedIn to reach new customers, connect with industry experts and find your new talent.

The 10 Must-Have Features for Your Self Storage Website

Ensure your website is the best it can be with these 10 must-have features.

The Importance Of Customer Service For Unmanned And Traditional Facilities

Whether your facility has on-site staff, or is unmanned, do not neglect customer service.

Building Self Storage In the 2023 Recession

How to Build Self Storage in the Great Recession of 2023 and Why Self Storage Franchising?

Why You Need To Attend Self Storage Trade Shows

There are many benefits of attending self storage trade shows, they are a valuable resource which you need to take advantage of.

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!

Need to Move for Your Job? Here’s How to Ensure You’re 100% Ready for It

Moving to a new town for work-related purposes can be super exciting. However it can be super stressful too if you have not planned for every eventuality beforehand.

Staying Stress Free: Self Storage Manager's Guide

The day to day stress in peoples lives can really take its toll on us and people are finding it harder and harder to stay stress free, here are a few tips on ways to reduce stress levels at work.

Are You Ready To Jump?

That first jump can be daunting, but it can also be life changing.

The Power of the To-Do List

struggling to keep up with what feels like an endless workflow? A to-do list could be the answer.

How Remote Self-Storage Management is Changing the Industry

Is Remote Self-Storage Management becoming the norm?

Closing Walk-In Sales At Your Self Storage Facility

A potential customer has just walked through the doors...Now what?

Improving the Look of Your Self-Storage Facility

7 cost effective tips for improving the Look of your self-storage facility

Improving Customer Experience at your Self Storage Facility

7 simple steps to increase the experiance at your self storage facility

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.

The Self-Storage Fixer-Upper: Ways to Add Value to an Underperforming Asset

Some people like to flip houses and for good reason: There’s profit in fixing up dilapidated real estate. Investing in a weak asset can also reap great rewards in the self-storage industry, too. Learn ways to add value to an underperforming property.

Conquering Parkinson's law

If you want to gain control of your time and maximise the quantity of work you can do, you'll need to overcome Parkinson's Law.

How your self storage facility can be environmentally friendly

It is important for all businesses to be seen as doing their bit for the environment, here's ways your self storage company can do exactly that.

Self Storage India: Our Story - Part Three

Part Three of an insight into Self Storage India, in this article we learn about the current self storage market in India and hear the predictions of what the market will look like in the next few years.

Self Storage India: Our Story - Part Two

Part Two of an insight into Self Storage India, in this article we learn about the business of Self Storage India

Self Storage India: Our Story - Part One

Part One of an insight into Self Storage India, in this article we hear from the CEO of self Storage India and learn about their story.

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Is Manless Self Storage the Future?

Is the enhancement of technology leading the self storage industry in one direction?

RV and Boat Storage Becoming Mainstream – Do Not Miss the Opportunity

The race is on to develop stand-alone RV & Boat complexes.

Radius 5 is here!

All you need to know about Radius 5.0

Guide to Boat Storage: Tips for Self-Storage Facilities

Tips on how to accommodate boat storage at your facility.

Recreational Vehicles and Storage Demand

The amount of RVs that hit the road in 2020 took a big jump, but where is everyone storing them?

Urban Self Storage Rolls Out Self Storage Manager Across 70 Locations

Urban Self Storage has also launched contactless rentals by integrating the SSM Online Rental Tool into their website.

Three Self-Storage Development Lessons Learned The Hard Way

It hasn't been all rainbows for StorageMart's President Cris Burnam.

Maximizing Self Storage Profits With Truck Rentals

Want to turn more profit at your storage facility? Here is the value of offering your customers truck rentals.

MyPorter Announces New Enterprise-Focused Division and Hyper-Growth

Originally created under the B2C model, MyPorter taps into B2B storage solutions.

Marcus & Millichap Hires Self Storage VP of Investments

Bledsoe has 16 years of experience in the self storage sector and worked in the sale of more than 100 assets.

Technology Tools that Can Expand Your Reach

Technology can delivery an impactful customer experience for your storage audience that will lead to new business.

Trends and Tips for Self Storage Payments

Is your collections process effective? Is it driving revenue in an efficient manner?

Life Storage’s Warehouse Anywhere Launches First Micro-Fulfillment Center in Las Vegas

The third-party logistics solution has partnered with Deliverr to enhance online delivery.

National Storage Affiliates Trust Announces Addition of New PRO

The company has added Blue Sky Self Storage as a Participating Regional Operator (PRO), managing at least 7 properties.

SpareBox Storage Implements Self Storage Manager Across Multiple Locations TX

The cloud-based self storage management provider will be implemented across more than 10 facilities in Amarillo Texas.

Neighbor.com Continues to Find New Ways To Change the Self Storage Industry

Joseph Woodbury chats with Yahoo about personal storage in the pandemic, and their plan to tackle commercial space.

There’s No Eviction Moratorium on NYC Storage Units as the Contents of Hundreds are Being Auctioned Off

You can’t be booted from your home yet during the pandemic, but you can lose all your things in self storage.

Absolute Storage Management Names New VP of Operations

ASM promotes Michelle Dean who has been with the company for over 10 years.

The Importance of Keeping Your Staff Motivated at Work

It can be hard sometimes for your employees to be motivated everyday for work, but there are a few ways you can help keep them on track

Where Will Life Storage Be in 3 Years?

Already one of the largest self storage REITs in the sector, more growth seems likely for the company.

Bargold Storage Takes Over New York City Basements

After realizing there was an unfilled demand for on-site self storage in NYC, Bargold targeted basements.

Andover Properties Announces Chris Runckel as COO

Chris joins the Andover team from Life Storage, where he served as Regional Vice President.

Neighbor.com Launches Across San Francisco Bay Area

The company is also working with vacant office space in the San Francisco area to temporarily convert into storage.

Public Storage Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

The report showcases just how much emphasis Public Storage places in long-term sustainability goals.

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.

Guardian Storage Hires New VP of Operations

Scot Vayo joins the team in late June 2020, coming from iStorage which is the property management group for NSA.

StorageAuctions.com Announces “Timeline Guarantee”

This technology alleviates owner headaches ensuring they have followed each state law for auction compliance.

L.A. Halts Rent Collection For Pandemic-Affected Self Storage Tenants

Should self storage tenants in Los Angeles who've been hurt by the pandemic, be allowed to delay payments?