Storage Master LLC has acquired two buildings near General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee with plans to convert them to self-storage. The company purchased the 4.5-acre site from construction firm T&M Industries LLC for $1.7 million, a…
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Multi-Story Case Study: Tri-Village Self Storage in Columbus, OH
As self-storage continues to permeate infill markets, many developers are designing multi-story properties to take advantage of small building footprints. In this case study, representatives of Tri-Village Self Storage share the challenges of building …
Federal Way, WA, Officials Impose 1-Year Moratorium on Self-Storage Development
The Federal Way, Wash., City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday that imposes a one-year moratorium on any new self-storage development, including expansion of existing facilities. The move was prompted by a recommendation from city staff, which not…
Apex Market Research Releases Report on Self-Storage Management Software
Apex Market Research, a supplier of market-research reports examining several product types and industries, has published a study on the global self-storage software market. The report looks at market size, performance in revenue and volume, and foreca…
Founder/President of Self-Storage Operator Everest Properties Appointed Ambassador to Croatia
W. Robert Kohorst, founder and president of Everest Properties II LLC, a privately held real estate investment firm with interests in multi-family, retail and self-storage properties, has been appointed ambassador to Croatia by President Donald Trump. …
CubeSmart Self-Storage Facility Proposed for Dale City, VA
CubeSmart, a self-storage real estate investment trust, is seeking zoning approval to build a new facility in Dale City, Va. County planners are reviewing the special-use permit application for the business at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Map…
IdeaTek Buys Land for Self-Storage Facility Expansion in Haven, KS
Private-investment company IdeaTek Equity Group has purchased land adjacent to its Haven, Kan., self-storage facility with the goal of expanding the property. The purchase was unanimously approved on Tuesday by the Reno County Commission, which owned t…
3 Reasons Why Perimeter Fencing Should Be a Self-Storage Budget Priority
When it comes to setting a self-storage budget, some items can easily get overlooked. Guest blogger Todd Mattson of DCS Industries LLC offers three reasons why storage operators should make perimeter fencing installation or repair a budget priority.
Self-Storage and Trump’s Proposed Tax Plan: Money-Saving Solutions for Facility Owners
When it comes to President Donald Trump’s proposed tax plan, self-storage owners would be wise to prepare for coming changes. Follow these solutions to help you maximize deductions, lower income taxes and create additional cash flow.