Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. has acquired or converted four self-storage facilities in three states and a Canadian province. One of the projects was an acquisition that was renovated to meet U-Haul’s business model. The other three wer…
Public Storage Proposes Self-Storage Facility for West Palm Beach, FL
Public Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT), is seeking approval to build a new facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. Comac Waterford LLC, which owns the nearly 2-acre parcel at 1905 N. Jog Road, will appear before the county&rs…
Crowdfunding for Self-Storage: The Process and How Industry Sponsors Can Benefit
Several recent self-storage acquisitions have been financed by crowdfunding companies—online marketplaces for real estate capital that raise funds nationwide from accredited and institutional investors. Learn how this works and how it benefits se…
Man Kidnapped From Austin, TX, Self-Storage Facility, Then Robbed
A man was kidnapped from a self-storage facility in Austin, Texas, last month, held captive for about three hours, robbed of cash and later robbed of possessions from his home. According to police, Jacob Vasquez, 31, approached the victim on Feb. 25 at…
Advantage Self Storage Advisors Gets Approval for New Facility in Flower Mound, TX
Advantage Self Storage Advisors, which operates 15 facilities in Texas, received approval to build a new property in Flower Mound, Texas. Earlier this month, the planning and zoning commission recommended the town council support an amendment to allow …
Second Phase to Begin on Seattle Mixed-Use Project Featuring Self-Storage and Craft-Work Space
The Old Rainier Brewery building in Seattle, which currently offers commercial space, a gallery, glass-blowing facilities, self-storage and work-loft space, is set to undergo the second phase of what’s identified in city documents as Rainier Stor…
B.E. Webbe Converts Former Factory to Self-Storage in Nottingham, England
B.E. Webbe Self Storage recently completed the first phase in converting a former print-tape factory in Nottingham, England, and opened its newest facility with 18,000 square feet of storage space in 150 units. The second phase, expected to be complete…
The ‘Face’ of Your Self-Storage Operation: Managers With Piercings, Tattoos and Colorful Hair
Tattoos and face piercings are becoming more commonplace in the workforce, particularly in retail settings such as self-storage. Regardless of your personal views, your business should have a policy on body adornments, dress code and even hair&nbs…
Baranof Holdings Self-Storage Proposal Causes Concerns Among Seattle Businesses
A Seattle self-storage project proposed by Dallas-based developer Baranof Holdings would displace several local businesses, including an E-Z Mini Storage facility. An Early Design Guidance packet submitted by architecture firm Mackenzie Engineering Inc…
Full Basement Self Storage Celebrates Grand Re-Opening in Jackson, GA
Full Basement Self Storage hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 14 to celebrate the grand re-opening of a facility it purchased in Jackson, Ga. Owner Daryl Dunnahoo acquired the former Jackson Mini Storage property at 674 Alabama Blvd. and made su…