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Achieved Rates vs Asking Rates

Explore the gap between advertised and achieved rates in self-storage and how REITs' strategies affect market stability and tenant behavior.

Are You an Advocate for the Customer? Let's Discuss Teaser Rates!

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Lending Landscape: What Is on the Horizon?

Insights into the 2024 self-storage market reveal rising sales activity amid hopes for interest rate stabilization. Investors remain cautious amid uncertainties, eyeing bid-ask spread and capital availability.

Are Your Rental Agreements Signed? The Importance of Regular Lease Audits

One of the most important and vital pieces of a self-storage business is the confirmation of the rights and responsibilities of the owner and tenant.

November Recap

Taking a look at how November 2023 performed in comparison to November 2022.

The Public REITs Q3 Earnings 2023

The earnings from the REITs are here for Q3 of 2023 giving us some insight on how the year has started and what we may expect in the coming months of 2023

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.

October Recap

Taking a look at how October 2023 performed in comparison to October 2022.

The Public REITs Q2 Earnings 2023

The earnings from the REITs are here for Q2 of 2023 giving us some insight on how the year has started and what we may expect in the coming months of 2023

Interview with On The Move Inc

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The Public REITs Q1 2023 Earnings

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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.

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

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Q4 2022 Review

The macro-economy and lending market as may be in a difficult spot, but the larger institutions still remain bullish.

Q3 2021 Occupancy Compared with Q3 2022 Occupancy

How has occupancy compared to the all time highs of 2021?

Where will Occupancy go in Q3?

Analyzing previous years interest over time to gauge occupany levels for Q3.

The Public REITs Q2 Earnings

Discussing the Public REITs Q2 Earnings

Demand Keeping Pace with Supply for One Particular Market

Occupancy is still going strong in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington CBSA.

Who Could Disrupt the Top 10 Market List this Year?

A review of the study comparing how rates in the cities of the top 5 markets have changed from December 2020 to December 2021.

Six Days of Feasibility: Day 6 - Do You Have Someone to Walk the Path with You?

Day 6: Deal Makers, not Deal Breakers: Do You Have Someone to Walk the Path with You?

Extra Space Survives 2020 with Record High Occupancy

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Stor-Age Continues to Outperform Economy Amidst Pandemic

South Africa's largest self storage property fund continues to impress and prove resilience of the storage sector.

Making Sense of Self Storage Rent Levels During a Pandemic

Is it wise to to push rents higher as demand increases, even during the pandemic?

National Storage Affiliates ‘Well Positioned’ to Capitalize on Acquisition Rebound

'Operating fundamentals are stabilizing and there’s a sense that the worst is behind us.'

Dealing With COVID-19 Throughout the Valuation Process

It is becoming clear that the Coronavirus will have some impact on values moving forward, but to what extent?

Extra Space Eyes ‘Return to Normal’ as Coronavirus Hurts Revenue

Despite bleak second-quarter numbers, the company expects a return to normal customer behavior.

Public Storage Braces for the Lingering Impact of Coronavirus

CEO Joe Russell states they have positioned themselves to to not just survive, but thrive in times like these.

Money May Not Grow On Trees, But You Can Find It Everywhere At Your Storage Facility

Don't skip these 10 essentials when combing through your self storage revenue streams.

Self Storage is a Business, and Different From Real Estate

It’s easy to categorize self-storage as just another piece of real estate. But that simply isnt true.

What is True Economic Occupancy?

Spending time and energy improving economic occupancy “bottom line” is most important, more than physical occupancy.

Investing In The Self Storage Market For Beginners

Discover how to start investing in the self storage market. Learn about investment options, property types, financing, and market analysis strategies.

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

Distinguishing The Best Self Storage Investment Opportunities

Compass Self Storage President Todd Amsdell reveals their methods for finding the best investment opportunities.

Opting To Pursue Professional Self Storage Management and Consulting

By the end of our first year SIMI typically sees Net Operating Income (NOI) increase in a range of 15-30%.

The Top 3 Revenue Management Strategies to Increase Your Net Operating Income

The goal for every facility is to be well occupied and charging the highest rates possible.

UK Storage Operator Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans with Occupancy on the Rise

The company is now the fifth largest storage company in the UK, and the second largest private storage firm in the UK.

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.

Acquisitions 101: Do Your Due Diligence Part III

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Acquisitions 101: Do Your Due Diligence Part II

If you are 100% occupied, this does not necessarily mean that you are profitable as a business.

How to Use Google to Increase Your Rankings Organically

If you aren't taking advantage of a GMB page, you are missing opportunities to drive revenue and increase occupancy.

Don’t Ignore Your Self Storage Market’s Vital Signs

While this metric isn’t a silver bullet it can provide valuable insights into the direction of market health.