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January 9, 2025
Is Self Storage a Good Investment for 2025?

The self storage industry is evolving. As we enter 2025, this industry is well-positioned to adapt to the shifting landscape of increased mobility and shifting client expectations. Facility owners and operators who invest in flexible pricing, innovative technology solutions, and targeted regional marketing will be better equipped to thrive in this evolving market. In our […]

June 18, 2024
Tips for Budgeting and Planning Climate-Controlled Storage Unit Development

As the self storage market continues to grow, climate-controlled self storage is becoming increasingly popular as clients look for facilities with units that can store and preserve their valuable and sentimental items by controlling temperature and humidity. Climate-controlled self storage can benefit self storage owners in numerous ways – mainly by bringing in more income […]

January 24, 2023
Is Climate-Controlled Self Storage Worth the Investment?

Very few places in the country are fortunate enough to avoid the frigid temperatures of winter, the extreme heat of summer and the humidity that comes with it. For that reason, climate-controlled storage spaces have exploded in popularity, and this is particularly true in areas prone to extreme temperatures or high humidity. Renters storing valuable […]

January 10, 2022
Suitable Parcels to Build a Self Storage Facility

Despite all of the craziness that the pandemic has caused, self-storage development continues its forward momentum—but not without impediments. The cost of raw materials is on the rise, and orders can take longer to ship, plus there are labor shortages. These issues will likely resolve in time, but there’s one obstacle poised to grow still […]

December 14, 2021
Using Demographic Data to Understand Your Self-Storage Facilities Target Market

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the self-storage business, it is key that you learn how to identify and understand your target market using demographics as a tool. The correct use of this date is vital to your facility’s success. As with any real estate business or investment, location is of the utmost […]

November 3, 2021
Generate More Revenue by Offering Climate Controlled Self Storage

Very few places in the country are fortunate enough to avoid the frigid temperatures of winter every year. If you think it's cold outside, just imagine what it would be like in a storage unit. The freezing temperatures throughout the northern portion of the United States are cold enough to damage many belongings that are […]

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