Self-Storage Construction
Self-storage construction has evolved considerably over the past decades. Since the infancy of the industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the use of building materials has changed, especially for exterior facades and roof systems. Originally, exterior walls were ...More
September 1, 2003 Heath Mulkey and Joe Trepke
Posted in Articles
Fireproof Goods Protection
On July 24, 2002, a Public Storage complex in Florence, Ky., suffered a disaster when a fire burned a 200-foot concrete and metal building of 52 units, 39 of which were rented. Tenant Mike Hermes, 38, of Taylor Mill, Ky., lost a baseball autographed by the entire 1975 ...More
September 1, 2003 Van Carlisle
Posted in Articles
Conversion Case Study
Since the real estate crash of the late 80s or early 90s, conversion of real estate from an absolute use to one of renewed activity has been a challenge to all owners. Whether it is an old mill building in the Northeast, a discount store in the South, an office building in ...More
September 1, 2003 Dan Curtis
Posted in Articles,
Technology
Building The Best Project
The best stories are those that have you anticipating an ending as you weave through the plot; yet when it comes, it is not at all what you expected. In fact, the ending is much stranger than you could have ever imagined. The unforeseen twist leaves you in thought, trying ...More
September 1, 2003 Bert Brown
Posted in Articles
The Value of the Phone-Sales Presentation
The competitiveness of today’s self-storage industry has forced us into the same realm as retail business—which relies heavily on marketing and sales—to fill our facilities. These days, self-storage companies spend tens of thousands of dollars per month, not only on Yellow ...More
September 1, 2003 David Fleming
Posted in Articles
What to Do When Police Arrive
Long before the events of 9/11, the self-storage industry faced law-enforcement officials appearing unexpectedly at rental offices for various reasons. Generally, a police officer or member of a federal law-enforcement agency walks into your office, flips open a leather ...More
July 1, 2003 Jeffrey Greenberger
Posted in Articles
A 'Shock and Awe' Campaign
The coalition forces won a decisive victory because they had great leadership. The campaign plan was communicated to everyone. It was bold, innovative and broke some old rules. But most important, everyone knew the part they needed to play.he war in Iraq has touched ...More
July 1, 2003 Jim Chiswell
Posted in Articles
Opening a New Facility
Preparing and opening a self-storage store may seem like a simple task--until you actually begin the process. What most people do not predict are the special "surprises" every development project contains. About 90 days before a self-storage opening, there is a little extra ...More
July 1, 2003 RK Kliebenstein
Posted in Articles,
Development
Do-It-Yourself Valuation
In the February issue of Inside Self-Storage, I published an article titled "Valuation of Self-Storage Facilities." Since then, I've received many calls from people interested in financing, real estate tax issues, estate valuation or selling. Most are looking for a ballpark ...More
July 1, 2003 Michael L. McCune
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