Inside Self Storage: Features/Columns

Giba Storage in South Africa Responds to Consumer Interest

Though consumers in many parts of South Africa are still learning the benefits of self-storage, demand was so high in KwaZulu-Natal that the owners of Giba Storage opened the business on the same property as a gravel quarry. ...More

February 9, 2013

Posted in Articles

Self-Storage Operating Performance in the Primary Markets: What It May Mean for Facility Owners

The self-storage industry is known for its ability to weather swings in the economy that negatively impact other property types. This article examines the operating performance of the primary self-storage markets consisting of real estate investment trusts and independent ...More

February 7, 2013 By Ray Wilson

Posted in Articles, Management

Is Your Self-Storage Facility Competing With Itself Online? Taking a Global View of Your Internet Marketing

When adding any new Web-based service to their marketing plan, self-storage operators should take a global view. The goal should be to share information and open new sources of business, not compete with yourself online. ...More

February 5, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

The Self-Storage Appraisal Process: Understanding Valuation Approaches Used Today

There are three primary approaches to valuing self-storage facilities as part of the appraisal process. Which an appraiser uses depends on various factors. This article focuses on the sales-comparison and income-capitalization approaches and provides detailed examples and ...More

February 3, 2013

Posted in Articles, Real Estate

A Self-Storage Owner's Guide to Manager Bonuses: Program Types and Considerations

Whether or not a self-storage manager deserves a bonus depends on various criteria, but if an owner wishes to provide a bonus program, he has several factors to consider. This article addresses program types and considerations for each. ...More

February 1, 2013

Posted in Articles, Finance, Management

Self-Storage Real Estate and Performance Trends 2012-2013: Occupancy, Rates and Sales

Both good news and bad bolstered the self-storage industry in 2012, and positive trends are in the works for real estate and investing in 2013. This article provides a summary of last year's performance and predictions for the year ahead. ...More

January 30, 2013

Posted in Articles, Real Estate

Robust Economy and a Growing Middle Class Drive Self-Storage Growth in Latin America

Over the last 15 years, the self-storage business has found a stronghold in Latin America, which has become one of the most dynamic growth regions of the world. Driving industry growth in the region are a strong economy, a growing middle class, cultural changes and other ...More

January 26, 2013

Posted in Articles

Customer Service Is an Attitude: Small Ways Self-Storage Managers Can Improve Their Skills

Customers are the lifeblood of a service-oriented business like self-storage, and customer service is essential to retaining existing customers and attracting new ones. Here are simple steps to help self-storage managers improve their service skills. ...More

January 24, 2013 By Mel Holsinger

Posted in Articles, Management

One-on-One With Ben Vestal: Self-Storage Real Estate Expert Talks Taxes, Acquisitions and REITs

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) recently spoke with Ben Vestal, president and partner of the Argus Self Storage Sales Network, to discuss the self-storage real estate market. A nationally recognized expert in the field, Vestal talks here about the capital gains tax and how it ...More

January 22, 2013

Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate

2013 Refinancing Options for Owners of Self-Storage Properties

With interest rates at historical lows, there’s no better time to refinance an existing self-storage loan. Here’s an exploration of the various types of lenders and loan terms, along with the benefits and detractors of each. ...More

January 20, 2013 By David Smyle

Posted in Articles, Finance

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