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Self-Storage Facility Valuation in a Changing Market: Factors, Methods and Optimization

It’s helpful for a self-storage owner to understand the current real estate market, even if he isn’t interested in buying or selling, as it can impact the success of his business. Here’s advice on how to determine a property’s v…

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Unparalleled Momentum Pushes Self-Storage Real Estate Into Uncharted Territory

Over the last three years, the self-storage real estate market has been the strongest in industry history. Positive energy and performance have pushed us toward uncharted territory. Here are some trends that will continue to fuel that growth.

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As the Tide Turns: Softening Self-Storage Values Requires Owners to Tighten Performance

Operating expenses and market competition need to be reviewed regularly to ensure the value of your self-storage property—and its cash flow—aren’t being undermined. Here’s a short list of items to examine.

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Understanding Capitalization Rates: Calculating Value in Today’s Self-Storage Market

In the business of buying and selling self-storage properties, the discussion always ends with capitalization rates. Unfortunately, most people don’t fully understand all of the ramifications of this simple-sounding number. The following summary …

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Making a Good Real Estate Deal: A Guide for Self-Storage Sellers

Self-storage owners who are unfamiliar with the facility-sales process may have questions about the procedures and tactics that will help them achieve maximum asset value. Here’s insight to pricing, marketing and deal structures to help you reach…

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Making a Good Real Estate Deal: A Guide for Self-Storage Sellers

Self-storage owners who are unfamiliar with the facility-sales process may have questions about the procedures and tactics that will help them achieve maximum asset value. Here’s insight to pricing, marketing and deal structures to help you reach…

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4 Strategies to Preserve Self-Storage Facility Value and Achieve Investment Goals

With self-storage now being the “golden child” of niche real estate, it’s critical for owners to understand the market dynamics that affect the value of their investments. Here are four key strategies to help you preserve facility val…

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Your Self-Storage Exit Strategy: It’s Never Too Early to Consider Your Options

Whether you’re thinking about disposing of your self-storage property today or a year from now, it’s never too early to consider your exit strategy. Here are three ways to capitalize on your investment.

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Succession Planning for Self-Storage: 3 Ways to Cultivate and Protect Your Asset

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, self-storage companies that continuously cultivate the next generation of leadership enjoy a business advantage. Follow these three steps to build a well-defined succession plan that will pay dividends s…

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Succession Planning for Self-Storage: 3 Ways to Cultivate and Protect Your Asset

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, self-storage companies that continuously cultivate the next generation of leadership enjoy a business advantage. Follow these three steps to build a well-defined succession plan that will pay dividends s…

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