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Insights From a First-Time Self-Storage Developer: The Final Chapter, Lessons Learned
Capturing lessons learned is an integral part of every self-storage project and serves numerous purposes. A new facility developer shares the successes and errors experienced in building Delaware Beach Storage Center in Lewes, Del.
Regulating and Trimming Self-Storage Operating Costs to Boost NOI
The most important thing to remember about expense control for a self-storage business is no cost is too small to cut. Here are some simple ways to regulate your fixed expenses and cost-cutting measures to boost net operating income.
Inside Self-Storage World Expo 2017 DVDs Available for Pre-Order in the ISS Store
The education DVDs that will be recorded during the 2017 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, April 10-13, are now available for pre-order in the ISS Store, an e-commerce website providing research and education products for industry profession…
Valet Self-Storage Firm Closetbox Completes $5.5M Round of Funding
Closetbox Inc., a startup business specializing in valet self-storage services, raised $5.5 million in a funding round that ended March 22. The round was led by Boulder Ventures, which has invested previously, according to the source. Closetbox will us…
KEMF Tempe Storage, Tempe Choice Self-Storage Acquire 3 Arizona Properties
Self-storage operators KEMF Tempe Storage LLC and Tempe Choice Self-Storage have acquired three Tempe, Ariz., facilities from Business Property Trust in separate transactions for a total of $8.6M. Together, the properties comprise 112,907 square feet, …
Self-Storage Facility Planned Near North Providence, RI
Update 4/20/17 – The planning board granted conditional master-plan approval last week for the self-storage project proposed by Douglas Avenue Associates and U.S. Development II. The plan is still contingent on the town council approving the amen…
Hibernia Capital Advisors Opens Garfield Storage in Phoenix
Real estate firm Hibernia Capital Advisors LLC has opened Garfield Storage, a new self-storage facility in Phoenix. The property will be managed by Cox Armored Mini Storage, a self-storage management firm.
Apple Self Storage Opens 2 New Facilities in Mississauga, Canada
Update 7/26/17 – Apple Self Storage will hold a grand-opening celebration for its Meadowvale location on July 27. The first phase of the facility opened with 800 units and will later expand to 1,300. It employs a staff of four, which will increas…
6 Do’s and Don’ts for Choosing Self-Storage Management Software
Choosing self-storage management software can be a relatively quick decision, but the impact of your choice can ripple through your company for years. Follow these six do’s and don’ts to make the right choice for your business.