Self Storage Resources from Our Experienced Team

What to Know When Listing Your Self Storage Property for Sale

10/08/2020 |

Listing a self storage property for sale may seem like something that should be easy; after all, you receive twenty calls a month from interested buyers, right? Well, not quite. Putting a self storage property on the market should be done with careful consideration and precision. A decision that has been made after the proper […] Read More

How To Maximize the Value of Your Self Storage Property

04/23/2020 |

Erik Peckmann, Financial Analyst

The value of any investment is derived from the cash flows it generates. With a self storage property, those cash flows are realized when revenue exceeds expenses, creating Net Operating Income (NOI). Any increase in NOI will produce a proportional increase in the value of your storage property. If you wish to maximize the value […] Read More

operating self storage effectively during covid-19

Effectively Operating a Self Storage Facility During COVID-19

04/06/2020 |

Kevin Bledsoe, VP of Brokerage

Business For Buyers For Owners For Sellers In Our Community Management

Has any industry truly been prepared to effectively operate their businesses during this unprecedented era of the COVID-19 Pandemic? Following the news and speaking to business owners in many different arenas, the answer to that question is a resounding “NO”, but there are a few that are uniquely positioned to thrive in a contact-free society. […] Read More

GUEST BLOG: 5 Digital Marketing Must-Haves for Self Storage Owners

03/19/2020 |

Investment Real Estate, LLC

Business For Buyers For Owners For Sellers

Submitted to Investment Real Estate by Adam Mackie at G5 Summer leasing season is on its way and temperatures aren’t the only thing that’s heating up – competition is, too. Standing out in a crowded market takes more than rent discounts and a free lock. You need a marketing strategy that engages renters where they’re searching […] Read More

Case Study: Recommendations and Future Value for Self Storage

03/05/2020 |

Matt Rosendale, Brokerage Associate

Brokerage For Buyers For Owners For Sellers Pre-Sale Enhancement

Let’s take a look at a case study from the sale of a self storage facility in which the team at Investment Real Estate (IRE) represented the client in the summer of 2019. This sale is a prime example of how following proper recommendations from a self storage broker can dramatically change the value of […] Read More

GUEST BLOG: Great Signage Solutions for Self Storage Properties

02/20/2020 |

Investment Real Estate, LLC

For Buyers For Owners For Sellers

Submitted to Investment Real Estate by Jason Martin at Caskey Group Signs are tricky. They can look great and grab someone’s attention, or they can look old and dated and give off a bad first impression. If you think about it, we are inundated with signs and billboards every day. How many of them do you […] Read More

What Is Due Diligence and Why Is It Important?

02/06/2020 |

Rick Hansberry

Brokerage For Buyers For Sellers

If you’ve targeted a self storage property to purchase and things have progressed to the level of ‘serious’, by either the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), you’ll be staring down the barrel of an intense process called “due diligence.” This period allows a reasonable investigation of a proposed investment deal to check […] Read More

prepare to sell your self storage property

How to Properly Prepare to Sell Your Self Storage Asset:
A Little Preparation Goes a Long Way

01/09/2020 |

Rick Hansberry

Business For Owners For Sellers

You’ve operated your self storage business to the best of your ability, and it’s been a significant part of your life since the journey began. Life presents you with unlimited possibilities, and one of those is taking advantage of the fruits of your labor to maximize your return on one of the biggest investments you’ve […] Read More

GUEST BLOG: Progressive Web Apps – The Breakdown

12/19/2019 |

Investment Real Estate, LLC

Business For Buyers For Owners

Submitted to Investment Real Estate by Laura Gattis at The Storage Group Progressive Web Apps (PWA), a Google-developed mobile technology, are the future of online rental tools in the self storage industry. Facilities that have adopted a mobile online rental tool have found significant increases in customer satisfaction with the tenant user experience. That’s the expectation […] Read More

Transaction Timeline when Purchasing a Self Storage Facility

12/05/2019 |

Rick Hansberry

Business For Buyers For Owners

You’ve located the ideal self storage facility for your investment portfolio. You’ve analyzed the work involved and feel assured this property meets your investment objective. And you’ve decided you want to purchase this self storage asset. So, what’s next? Let’s review the timeline of a transaction so you can be prepared for each step and […] Read More