Inside Self Storage: Features/Columns

Avoiding Wrongful-Sale Lawsuits in Self-Storage: Doing Lien Sales by the Law

Enforcing a lien and selling a tenant’s property in a public sale is one of the most anguishing parts of a self-storage operator's job. This article is a road map to certain issues that apply to lien enforcement in self-storage. It will help facility owners and managers ...More

May 1, 2012 By Scott Zucker

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

Call Potential: Cloud-Based Program Helps Self-Storage Operators Increase Their Call Conversion

Call Potential, a new cloud-based program from self-storage owner Phil Murphy, helps facility operators increase their call-conversion rate through unique features. ...More

April 29, 2012

Posted in Articles, Marketing, Technology

Designing Space for Self-Storage Ancillary Services: Wine Storage, Records Storage, Boat/RV Storage and Retail

Designing space for the ancillary services offered at many self-storage facilities—boat/RV storage, records storage, wine storage and the sale of packing and moving supplies—takes consideration of the space required, cost and the existing facility layout. This article ...More

April 27, 2012

Posted in Articles, Construction

Advancements in Self-Storage Site Design: Projects Evolve Through Technology Sustainability and More

Self-storage has evolved into a more sophisticated product since the first facilities were built in the late 1960s. Now advanced construction materials, techniques and technology have elevated self-storage facilities into safe and secure places for customers to leave their ...More

April 23, 2012

Posted in Articles, Development

CASH: The New 4-Letter Word in the World of Self-Storage Lending

Self-storage owners looking for cash when refinancing are subject to more intense scrutiny than ever. However, those who only ask for what’s practical and outline their reasons are gaining approval from lenders. ...More

April 21, 2012

Posted in Articles, Finance

Self-Storage Remodeling Case Study: The Owner of a 20-Plus-Year Facility Upgrades Buildings to Keep Competitive

Carl Sutton, owner of Space Place Self-Storage in Midway, N.C., made the important decision to upgrade his 20-plus-year buildings to improve curb appeal and keep competitive. This article addresses the remodeling process, cost and benefits. ...More

April 19, 2012

Posted in Articles, Construction

Large Investment Groups Change the Self-Storage Real Estate and Finance Landscape

With the self-storage acquisitions market alive and well, it brings to light the continued bifurcation in the market between institutional-type investors and non-institutional ones. This new crop of investors has changed the way self-storage operators obtain financing for ...More

April 17, 2012 By Ben Vestal

Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate

Solar Self-Storage Design: Size, Location, Placement and Aesthetics of a Solar-Panel Array

There are many factors to consider when adding solar panels to a self-storage facility. This article addresses system design, including the general size, location, placement and aesthetics of a solar array, as well as the building requirements needed to host a system. ...More

April 15, 2012

Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

QuikStor Security and Software Celebrates 25 Years

Over the last 25 years, QuikStor Security & Software has earned a reputation for being a “one-stop-shop” for high-end software and security products for the self-storage industry. Through innovation and a rich history, the Van Nuys, Calif.-based company provides ...More

April 13, 2012

Posted in Articles, Technology

On-Page Search-Engine Optimization for Self-Storage Operators: Building a Great Meta Description

In part two of this marketing series, which educates self-storage operators on the basics of on-page search-engine optimization, the focus is on building a good meta description that will attract users and search engines. ...More

April 11, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing, Technology

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