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

01/09/2020 |

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

GUEST BLOG: Innovating the Management of Multi-Facility Properties

11/21/2019 |

Investment Real Estate, LLC

Business For Buyers For Owners Management

Submitted to Investment Real Estate by Ajai Nair, CTO at Self Storage Manager As a self storage owner or operator, you know the importance of selecting the right management software to run your property. There are a handful of known platforms in the industry to choose from. But let’s review the benefits of the Self Storage […] Read More

GUEST BLOG: Utilizing a Mortgage Broker to Secure Your Self Storage Financing

11/07/2019 |

Investment Real Estate, LLC

Business For Buyers For Owners For Sellers Investing

Submitted to Investment Real Estate by Tom Sherlock at Talonvest Capital, Inc. Ralph Waldo Emerson was quoted as saying “money often costs too much” …and he isn’t the last one to say that! As owners of self storage facilities know, real estate is a capital-intensive business and getting a loan is a common part of owning […] Read More

GUEST BLOG: Cyber Liability for Self Storage – Big Risk for Small Business

10/28/2019 |

Investment Real Estate, LLC

Business For Buyers For Owners For Sellers

Submitted to Investment Real Estate by Jessica Lamoureux at Storage Insurance Brokers Self storage facilities want to give the impression that they will keep their tenants’ belongings protected. A lot of money and effort goes into appearance, safety and security at facilities. But what is less often addressed is protecting customers’ personal information. From credit card […] Read More

Preparing to Purchase a Self Storage Facility, Part 8: Pitfalls & Lessons Learned

10/14/2019 |

Yevgeni Kaniayev, Brokerage Advisor

Brokerage For Buyers For Owners

Buying a self storage facility is no small task. A self storage transaction, just like many commercial real estate transactions, involves hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, as well as the concerted effort of several professional organizations. In the final installment of our eight part series on Preparing to Purchase a Self Storage […] Read More

GUEST BLOG: Considerations When Selecting a Third-Party Management Company

09/12/2019 |

Investment Real Estate, LLC

Business For Buyers For Owners For Sellers Management

Submitted to Investment Real Estate by Charlie Fritts at Storage Investment Management, Inc. (SIMI) When talking about self storage property management, a question we are often asked is, “How much does it cost?” I realize this is a valid concern for owners, but the real question should be, “What will you do better for me […] Read More

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GUEST BLOG: The Value of Private Lending in the Self Storage Industry

08/22/2019 |

Investment Real Estate, LLC

Business Development For Buyers For Owners For Sellers Investing

Submitted to Investment Real Estate by Shane Soranno at Summit Capital Partners, LP The limitations placed on commercial banks by regulators may no longer provide for the ideal capital stack, and ultimately, this “tightening” is requiring sponsors to get creative. An option more frequently availing itself to investors is private debt. Most investors interpret private debt […] Read More

Beating the New Competition in Your Self Storage Market

08/08/2019 |

Justin Quinto, Brokerage Advisor

Business For Buyers For Owners For Sellers

When new self storage competition is planned for your market, it can be a scary time for an operator. New competition will always have an impact on your business. Questions arise, like: what impact will they have on your operations; will you lose occupancy; what will their pricing be? In this blog, I’ll cover what […] Read More