Public Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT), has acquired Derby Self Storage in Holiday, Fla., from Aegis Storage LLC. Built in 2004 on more than 5 acres, the property at 2262 U.S. Highway 19 comprises 64,100 net rentable sq…
Boardwalk Development Group Acquires Large Boat/RV Self-Storage Park in Canton, GA
Boardwalk Development Group LLC, a self-storage acquisition and development company, has purchased Killian’s Park N Store, a boat- and RV-storage facility in Canton, Ga. The property at 1265 Univeter Road is the largest of its kind in Cherokee Co…
Self-Storage Arsonist Returns to the Scene of the Crime in Buford, GA
A man who allegedly set fire to two vehicles at Buford Superior Self Storage in Georgia earlier this month was arrested shortly after he returned to the scene of the crime. Nicholas Minardi, 21, visited the facility at 1600 French Blvd. the day followi…
UK Self-Storage Operator Lok’nStore to Develop 4 New Facilities in England
Update 8/7/17 – Lok’nStore has added two more self-storage development projects to its pipeline. A proposal submitted in Bedford, England, would build a wholly owned location, while the project planned for Dover, England, would only be managed by…
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Choosing and Working With a Self-Storage General Contractor
Hiring the right general contractor is a critical step in the self-storage development process. Follow this advice to choosing and working with the right company for your next project.
Self-Storage Property Damage: Policy Must-Haves and Prevention Advice
Like any brick-and-mortar business, a self-storage facility is vulnerable to property damage. Whether unforeseen events are caused by natural or man-made forces, it’s important your business is protected through a quality insurance policy.
Real Estate Developer Foulger-Pratt Plans Self-Storage Facility for Eckington Area of Washington, DC
Real estate development firm Foulger-Pratt intends to build a five-story self-storage facility in the Eckington neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The company is under contract to purchase a narrow, 0.85-acre lot at 72 Florida Ave. N.E., with plans to re…
Dahn Corp. Acquires AAAA Self Storage Facility in Virginia Beach, VA
Dahn Corp., which operates 38 self-storage facilities under the Mini U Storage brand name, has acquired a AAAA Self Storage facility in Virginia Beach, Va., from Wyoming Associates LLC. Built in 2004 on more than 5 acres, the property comprises 57,275 …
Volatility Can Irreparably Harm Your Self-Storage Operation
The customer may not always be right, but even during instances when a tenant or prospect is out of line or completely off the rails, maintaining decorum and civility should be your first line of defense. When it comes to customer service and business-…