Learn how a smart self-storage renovation strategy can retain customers and entice new business. Topics include door replacement, unit-mix updates, building reskins, property performance and facility value.
Learn about the real costs of self-storage construction, the steps to reach a proposed price, the differences between budgetary and hard pricing, construction allowances, working with contractors, and more.
Get expert insight to the benefits Web-based data tools can provide on self-storage market-supply information, demographics, and operational metrics on the local, regional and national level.
Get insight to the self-storage real estate market, including how much development is in the pipeline, how value is affected at existing properties, and how to value new development sites.
When acquiring a self-storage facility, it’s important to accurately predict its upside potential, including future cash flow. Learn how to create projections and determine what you should pay for an asset.
Solar panels can be a great addition to a storage facility, and often come with financial incentives. Get advice on this technology from an owner who recently added solar panels to his three facilities.
When obtaining self-storage financing, it’s crucial to understand the capital markets and how to secure optimal terms. Get insight to markets and lending sources, as well as best practices to acquire funds.
The characteristics and qualities of smaller markets often make them more approachable for self-storage development. Learn the pros and cons of these markets, and how to make smaller sites financially viable.
The abundance of empty buildings has made conversions a popular choice for many new investors. Learn how to choose the right site, build a budget and what to expect during the construction process.
Recent trends in urban planning have prompted municipalities to rewrite zoning codes. Learn how to “decode” the terms used by planners and find out what they want to see in self-storage facility design.