ezStorage Corp., which operates 48 self-storage facilities in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., has expanded its services by adding smaller units, dubbed “lockers,” at its facility in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore. The prop…
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Do’s and Don’ts for Building or Updating Your Self-Storage Business Website
Your self-storage business website is likely the first place a prospective customer will discover your facility. What kind of first impression does it make? Here are some do’s and don’ts to consider whether you’re building your site i…
Making Money With Tenant Insurance and Property Protection
More self-storage operators are beginning to add tenant insurance or tenant-protection programs to their business as they recognize the revenue-generating value of these offerings. See how you can make money through goods-protection services.
Self-Storage Management Firms Report 4Q 2016 Financial Results
Update 3/10/17 – Storage Asset Management (SAM), a property-management and consulting firm, reported its 2016 financial results for the 66 self-storage properties it manages. The company increased same-store revenue by 7.4 percent and NOI by 10.5…
Live Oak Bank Announces 2016 Self-Storage Loan Volume
Live Oak Bank, which launched a lending division for self-storage developers, investors and owners, nearly two years ago, closed more than $137 million in self-storage loans last year. The firm has made nearly $160 million in 77 loans since launching i…
A Young but Blooming Self-Storage Market in South Africa
The South Africa self-storage industry is still very young, but its future is bright. The manager of Bloem Self Storage in Bloemfontein shares his observations on consumer awareness, development, rental rates and more.
City Restrictions Against Self-Storage Development Create New Barriers to Entry
Some cities have taken notice of the number of self-storage facilities either proposed or under development in their region and become leery of the buildout. In reaction, some have either considered action to curb self-storage development or passed mea…
Real Estate Roundup: Self-Storage Transactions January 2017
Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Many are covered in detail on the ISS website and available for viewing on the “Real Estate” topics page. Fol…
Burglary Suspect Found Sleeping in Columbia, MO, Self-Storage Unit
A man suspected of breaking into a self-storage unit at Triple L Mini Storage in Columbia, Mo., on Wednesday was found sleeping in an adjacent unit. Police arrested Christopher Howery, 29, at about 1:30 p.m. on suspicion of second-degree burglary.
10 Self-Storage Companies to Watch in 2017
As we head into 2017, self-storage operators look to make their mark in an increasingly competitive industry. Based on their past performance and future plans, here are 10 companies expected to make headlines this year.