Navigating Zoning and Design Challenges for Self-Storage Developers

Architects are key to navigating tough zoning laws for self-storage in high-barrier markets. Learn why starting early with an architect makes all the difference!

Why Self-Storage is the Smartest Move in a Tough Economy

Explore why now is the ideal time to invest in self-storage with Jonathan Cutler. Learn how this asset class offers control, high returns, and growth—even in tough markets.

Meeting the Rising Need for RV Storage Facilities in America

RV storage demand is booming as developers elevate facilities with covered options in growing towns. Learn how this trend reshapes the self-storage market!

Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency with Modern Self-Storage Designs

Discover how Elevate Structures' Alpha frame system offers unmatched flexibility for unit mix, lower maintenance costs & optimized rentable space for conversions.

Transforming Office Spaces into Storage Solutions

Explore how Stuf Storage partners with landlords to transform unused commercial spaces into storage solutions, offering premium rents and market innovation.

Transforming Investment Strategies in Self-Storage with AI Technology

AI-driven self-storage underwriting software levels the playing field, offering data-backed insights to small and large investors for smarter decision-making.

Why Customer-Centric Marketing Matters in a Tough Self-Storage Market

Competition’s tight! Stay top-of-funnel focused by showcasing amenities, knowing your audience, and creating targeted content. It’s all about customer-first strategy.

How Capital Markets Are Reshaping Self-Storage Development

Eric Blum from BSMGRP discusses hedge fund interest in self-storage, oversupply risks, and the importance of tracking rental rate trends in feasibility studies.

Exploring Boat & RV Storage Trends: Insights from Forge Building Company

Phil Warchol discusses the growing demand for premium boat and RV storage in unexpected regions like Idaho and Arizona, driven by HOAs and convenience.

Bridging Buyer-Seller Gaps in Self-Storage Acquisitions

Off-market self-storage deals are tough with low rates, but as interest rates drop, the gap between buyers and sellers could narrow, boosting acquisitions.

Fighting for Land: The Battle in Self-Storage Development

Development for Class A self-storage in California is tightening up with banking challenges, but long-term growth looks positive. Competition for land is fierce!

Balancing Risk and Reward in Self-Storage Acquisitions

Trust in both investors and operators is key in today’s tough acquisitions market. Balancing occupancy and rent hikes is crucial to driving revenue and success.

Navigating Self-Storage Loans: Market Shifts and Opportunities

Live Oak Bank dominates SBA self-storage loans, now expanding into conventional financing for operators and institutions. Hear Anna discuss industry trends!

How Small Operators Can Compete with Industry Giants

Absolute Storage helps small operators compete with REITs by offering expert management, marketing, and co-op benefits to level the playing field in self-storage.

Unlock the Future of Self-Storage: The Rise of Underground Facilities

Explore underground self-storage with James from Radius Plus. Learn benefits like cost savings, disaster protection, and natural climate control. Watch now!

How a Website Can Skyrocket Your Self-Storage Business – Insights from StoragePug

Boost self-storage business with a professional website. Tommy from StoragePug explains how websites enhance customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and presence.

Top 3 Best Kept Secret Features to Help You Get a Step Ahead of the Competition!

Do you want to know about some of the Radius+ platform's best-kept secrets? Check out this video to find out our top 3 best kept secrets!

Avoid These Pitfalls in Self-Storage Investing – Expert Tips from Scott Meyers!

Scott Meyers discusses the post-COVID boom in self-storage, highlighting the influx of investors and the importance of due diligence. Learn top pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Unlock Effortless Tenant Insurance with Savvy Insurance – Here’s How!

Discover how Savvy Insurance simplifies tenant protection with automatic coverage, providing peace of mind and easing the transition into storage units.

How This Hybrid Model is Transforming the Self-Storage Industry!

Explore a hybrid self-storage management model that balances on-site presence with remote management, plus an innovative marketing system for small operators.

How to Impress Lenders and Secure Financing for Your Storage Facility!

Anna from LOB shares insights on lending criteria for solopreneurs entering the self-storage industry. Learn what lenders look for in value-add investments.

Say Goodbye to Keys: The Game-Changing Smart Lock for Storage Units!

Discover Janus International's groundbreaking Noke smart entry system for self-storage units, revolutionizing access and management with app-based convenience. Learn more from industry expert Theresa Gallas.

Cut Costs, Not Quality: Remote Management Solutions for Self Storage Operators

Discover how Keep It Simple Storage's remote management tools and NFC Smart Locks can lower overhead costs while enhancing tenant experience. Learn more from Dan at KISS!

Unlocking New Trends: How Mixed-Use Self Storage is Revolutionizing the Industry

Phil from Forge Building Company discusses self-storage trends, creative mixed-use projects, conversions of distressed real estate, and forecasts strong demand in the coming quarters.

How to Succeed in Self-Storage | Expert Tips from Industry Leader Eric Blum

Discover top tips from expert Eric Blum on overcoming challenges in self-storage investing, focusing on market growth, location, and insurance costs. Essential advice for first-time investors.

Unlocking Self-Storage Opportunities: Leveraging Walmart and Chick-fil-A Insights

Discover the Chick-fil-A-Walmart hack for self-storage success. Let Radius data guide your next development or acquisition opportunity.

How to Navigate Self-Storage Development | Insights with Thaddeus Campbell of Safe Storage USA

Learn the secrets of self-storage development, community engagement, conversions, and overcoming market challenges with Thaddeus Campbell of Safe Storage USA

Weekly Pricing Revolutionizes Self Storage | StorageMart Global Strategy Insights

StorageMart's Mark discusses pricing strategies across the UK, Canada, and the US, exploring the shift to weekly pricing and its impact on customer retention and rental periods.

Guiding New Investors to Self Storage Gold! | Storage Authority Insider Tips

Insightful discussion with Garrett from Storage Authority on guiding new investors in the resilient [self-storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage) market. Learn about [franchising](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/franchising), [development](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/development), and avoiding common pitfalls.

Transparency Boosts Customer Loyalty! | Sunbird Storage Success Story

Insightful discussion with Jason Koonin from Sunbird Storage on transparent pricing strategies vs. ECRIs, impacting customer retention and market dynamics.

REIT Rates, Do We Care?

Everybody is talking about the REIT pricing strategy, slashing asking rates, making investing difficult. Let’s look at it from a slightly different viewpoint.

Focus your Attention on the Deals that make sense using the Portfolio Tool

Keep tabs on all the deals you’re looking at and track which ones will be moving forward based on the criteria that makes sense for you!

How is your 3 mile opportunity performing against the total market?

Use the macro markets tool to get market level data for supply, development pipeline, demographics, and historical rates.

Know Exactly What Facilities You Are Looking at With The Facility Labels Shortcut Tool

With the [Radius+](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/radius+) facility labels shortcut, you'll know exactly what facilities you are looking at when scanning your location

Track all your Facilities from your Radius+ Account with the Portfolios Tool

Get managers the information they need to run your facility - leaving you free to make big picture decisions.

Understand pockets of high population with the Radius+ demographics block tool

With the Radius Plus demographics block tool you can better understand where the pockets of high population & highest median household income are in your area!

See all tools available to you with Radius+ Shortcuts

With the Radius+ keyboard shortcuts tool you can see all the tools available to you with their corresponding shortcut.

Speed up underwriting with Radius+ Exports

Tired of juggling facts and figures, numbers and names on a sticky pad? We’ve got a solution for you.

Refine your trade area with Radius+ Drive Time

It may not always make sense to view your trade area through an arbitrary 3 mile Radius. Instead let’s see how accessible your location is by actual drive time.

Monitor your market with ease using Radius+ Alerts

Want to learn more about a feature that will show you new facilities being built, aggressive promotions happening, and units going out of stock in real time?

Filter your trade area with Radius+ Exclusion Sets

Looking to save both time and money? We thought so! Learn how to narrow down the landscape of your underwriting and feasibility process.

Interview with Marcus & Millichap

We spoke with Kevin Bledsoe and Jared Houck of [Marcus & Millichap](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/marcus-millichap) at the recent [SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/ssa-fall-conference-and-tradeshow), discussing [acquisitions](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/acquisitions), [buyer and seller expectations](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/buyer-and-seller-expectations) and [facility values](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/facility-values).

Interview with Copper Storage Management

We spoke with Brett Copper at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow, discussing their new C3 Call Center and the challenge of REITs slashing rates post Extra Space Life Storage merger.

Interview with Storage Shield

We spoke with Damon Emerson at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow, discussing tenant protection, smaller operators and networking within the community

Interview with BMSGRP

We spoke with Eric Blum at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow, discussing acqusitions, high rates, and self storage demand.

Interview with Keep It Simple Storage

We spoke with Mason Shaw at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow, discussing the how operators can utilize technology to give them the upper hand.

Interview with The Storage Acquisition Group

We spoke with Bill Sitar of TSAG - the current acquisition landscape, shedding light on how sellers are beginning to show flexibility to rising interest rates.

Interview with Peterson Properties Group

We spoke with Tyler Peterson of Peterson Properties Group at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow. James and Tyler discussed the the state of acquisitions and much more.

Interview with StoragePug

We spoke with Tommy Nguyen of StoragePug at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow. James and Tommy discussed the importance of strong fundamentals for smaller facility owners and the impact of the Extra Space and Life Storage merger.

Interview with Forge Building Company

We spoke with Phil Warchol at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow discussing the current self-storage landscape, and more.

Interview with Sunbird Storage

We spoke with Vincent Kirton and Jason Koonin at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow, discussing the current self-storage landscape & more. Watch now!

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](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage-units) should you build per acre?’ Our latest video featuring Greta Tasedan has the answer!

Interview with Arco Murray

We spoke with Tyler Jones of [Arco Murray](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/arco-murray) at the 2023 [ISS World Expo](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/iss-world-expo) in Las Vegas.

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.

Interview with Copper Storage Management

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

Interview with Live Oak Bank

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

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.

Growth of Self Storage Demand

Joseph Woodbury of Neighbor chats about demand drivers that have seemingly exploded over the past 12 months.

Plenty of Storage to go Around

Special guest Joseph Woodbury of Neighbor chats about disruption in the self storage industry, and the sharing economy.

Are You Prepared?

The Suez Canal fiasco got us thinking about how we keep our businesses prepared.

Slack & Eminent Domain

With special guest Rich Correll to help you understand why Eminent Domain is so important to understand.

ep1 | We're Making a Web Show

The Radius+ team is constantly growing and we want to bring you on board to our (virtual) office environment. Join us!

We're Entering Canada.

Radius+ announces they are entering the Canadian self storage market.

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

The Value of Customer Experience

This could be the one element that sets you apart from your [self storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage) competition.

Impact From 2020's BIG Institutional Investors

How might the flurry of massive self storage deals effect the industry down the road?

New Year's GOALS for 2021.

Yes it is true, we're invading Canada.

Know Your Market | With Tommy Nguyen

You may think you have a disadvantage when compared to the big [self storage REIT](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage-reit) down the block. Think again.

Industry Resilience Through Technology | With Tommy Nguyen

Is the self storage industry performing even better than the pre-pandemic 2020? Technology might be to thank.

Our National Pricing Coverage has Officially Expanded

Over the past 6 months we've prioritized our collection of pricing data. Today, we hit a milestone.

Introducing The Radius+ Monthly Download

[Self storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage)'s most comprehensive monthly report, sent right to your inbox every month.

Announcing New 2020-2025 ESRI Demographic Data

The world is moving fast. Fortunately, so are we.

Taking a Step Back

[Life Storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/life-storage) CEO [Joe Saffire](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/joe-saffire) on pausing some of the company's biggest growth drivers.

What is Life Storage's Growth Strategy?

CEO Joe Saffire chats through the many variables that the company considers when it comes to growth.

Acquiring a Self Storage Facility? A Conversation with Terry Campbell

Terry explains why he and his team are currently focused on the CARES Act which can aid 6 months of P&I payments.

Life Storage & Live Oak Bank Featured Hangout

Joe Saffire and Terry Campbell are featured in the May 22nd recording of the Radius+ Home Hangout

Self Storage Supply & Demand * R+ Mini Segments

The pandemic is forcing a demand-driven softness at historic levels.

Dan & Laura Dotson on Productivity

Making the best of their time in isolation.

Exclusive Interview With Legendary Ping Pong Coach

Radius's James de Gorter didn't earn his skills overnight. Tune in to the man behind the curtain.

30 Seconds With Radius * Opportunity Zones

Ever want to know where Opportunity Zones lie across the country? Radius has a layer for that.

Regarding the SSA Conference Cancellation

Quick word in regards to the [SSA](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/ssa/) and [ISS](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/iss/) conference cancellations.

A Note From James de Gorter

We're in positive spirits! The Radius team is doing our best to stay focused during these times.

30 Seconds With Radius * Print Reports

Let Tao guide you how to print out your Radius reports.

Live Oak Bank Pairs With Radius+

Radius+ is excited to stand with such a great company.

Factors That Matter For Self Storage Operators

AJ Osborne and Cory Sylvester question what self storage data we should associate with growth and opportunity.

This Is What Responsible Lending Looks Like

Some self storage deals might not be worth pursuing in order to protect the industry.

30 Seconds With Radius * Development Notifications

With Slack, Tao teaches you how development notifications can be sent directly to your desktop or mobile device.

Self Storage is Now a Core Sector.

Should it be lumped with the other real estate sectors and play in the big leagues?

30 Seconds With Radius * Ep. 5 Chrome Extension

The most powerful pricing analysis tool. Right at your finge..errrr computer-mouse's tips.

TRADE SHOWS with Dan & Laura Dotson

Dan & Laura Dotson from Storage Wars sit down with the Radius team to discuss the value of trade shows.

Catch Up With Christian Sonne of Newmark Knight Frank

NEW PODCAST. Listen in as self storage veteran Chris Sonne sits down with Cory Sylvester at the Radius headquarters

30 Seconds With Radius * Ep. 4 Demographic Data

We welcome a new decade, as well as new demographic DATA.

30 Seconds With Radius * Ep. 3 Shortcuts

Want to save time on [Radius+](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/radius-plus)? Tao knows how.

Where Do You Store Your Christmas Stuff?

Tao [attempts] to unearth some NYC secrets as he asks businesses where they store their holiday cheer... off-season.

30 Seconds With Radius * Ep. 2 iOS App

Chloe reminds us that an iOS app IS COMING... maintain excitement.

UPGRADES To Our [Compass Reports](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/compass-reports)

We've overhauled our compass reports. From what they look like, what gets packed into them, and how you access them.

Rita's AWS re:Invent Takeaways

How can we build a better [Radius](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/radius)? LEARN from some of the best in cloud computing.

Happy Thanksgiving * From The Radius+ Team

🦃Wishing you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend

A New Player Enters The Game [UPS!]

Can UPS deliver on storage? (Yes yes, pun intended).

30 Seconds With Radius * Tao's Tips Ep1. Zoning

Tao's first tip! Learn about our new [Radius](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/radius+) zoning initiative.

R+ Compass Reports * How They Can Help You

Cory explains how a Radius Plus Compass Report can help you, and how they might vary from a feasibility study.

OpenTech Alliance * Part 6 Culture

Learn just how important workplace culture is to the OpenTech team.

SSA Fall Conference 2019

Missed the SSA Fall Conference? DON'T FRET, check out our recap video so you can pretend you were right there with us.

Photo Contest Winner Announced!

Congratulations to Liberty Investment Properties.

The Life Storage Rent Now Platform

[Radius+](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/radius) joins Life Storage at a facility in The Bronx, New York to understand their Rent Now platform.

Self Storage Photo Contest On Sept. 26th 2019

Take a shot of your facility, post it with the hashtag #RadiusInsider for a chance to win $250.

OpenTech Alliance * Part 5 Customer Experience

From user experience to customer outreach and feedback.. it's all about customer.

OpenTech Alliance * Part 4 Data

Data is everywhere! In Part 4 learn how OpenTech harnesses the high volume of data they have access to.

OpenTech Alliance * Part 3 Technology [Keypads, Kiosks, & Security]

Part 3 explores one of OpenTech Alliance's most signature technological applications, their kiosks and entry keypads

OpenTech Alliance * Part 2 Technology [Apps & Smart Locks]

The team uncovers some of their latest innovations including their Smart Genie application, and storage locks

OpenTech Alliance * Part 1 Introduction

Learn about OpenTech Alliance straight from company CEO, Robert Chiti, and his story starting the company through now.