Inside Self Storage: Features/Columns

What Would You Do? Tips for Managing Your Self-Storage Mulah

How a self-storage operator manages his money has a huge impact on the success of his business. Rental rates, discounts and collections are key components of the equation, but they're not always simple to control. Inside Self-Storage asked industry professionals to share ...More

March 5, 2013

Posted in Articles, Finance, Management

What Would You Do? Handling Common Crises in a Self-Storage Operation

Self-storage operators never know when a crisis may hit such as a fire, flood, roof leak or tenant injury. They must be prepared to act when something goes wrong. Inside Self-Storage recently reached out to self-storage operators and insurance experts to learn how they ...More

March 3, 2013

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

What Would You Do? Common Self-Storage Legal Conundrums

Legal quandaries are among the biggest headache producers for owners and managers of self-storage facilities. Do you know what to do in the face of legal risk? Is what you would do the same as what you should do? Inside Self-Storage recently reached out to in-the-field ...More

March 1, 2013

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

What Would You Do? Getting a Grip on Self-Storage Crime

When you operate a self-storage business, crime is always a possible threat. The important thing is operators do their best to prevent crime from occurring, and if it does happen, to respond in a timely and appropriate fashion. Inside Self-Storage recently reached out to ...More

February 27, 2013

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

What Would You Do? Self-Storage Maintenance Maladies

Self-storage operators must keep their properties in tip-top shape to maximize curb appeal, which sometimes means handling simple maintenance tasks and other times more complex renovation projects. Do you know the best approach to common maintenance problems? Read on for ...More

February 25, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management

Proactive Steps Self-Storage Owners Can Take to Prepare Their Facility for Sale

After weighing the positive reasons for selling your self-storage facility against the challenges and risks, you’ve decided now’s the time. So what next? The following suggestions will help facility owners ensure their facility sells to the right person for the right price. ...More

February 23, 2013

Posted in Articles, Real Estate

Serving Asian Self-Storage Markets: Talking With Extra Space Self Storage CEO Michael Hagbeck

Extra Space Self Storage of Asia opened its first self-storage facility in Singapore in 2007. The company now has five facilities in the region as well as stores in Malaysia and Korea. CEO Michael Hagbeck talks about the company’s growth and future plans. ...More

February 21, 2013

Posted in Articles

What Would You Do? Navigating Tricky Service Situations in Self-Storage

Self-storage experts know a critical component to keeping a facility in top-notch status is a management team with customer-service savvy. When customer issues arise, do you have a plan of action? Is what you would do the same as what you should do? ISS asks industry ...More

February 19, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management

The Pros, Cons and Legalities of Online Self-Storage Auctions

Some self-storage operators are turning to online auctions to draw more bidders and streamline the lien-sale process. However, they should first consider the legalities of online auctions and potential pros and cons. ...More

February 17, 2013 By Jeffrey Greenberger

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

4 Key Areas of Assessment for Purchasing an Existing Self-Storage Property

There are many factors a buyer must consider when purchasing an existing self-storage site. To ensure all critical components are addressed, he should break down the purchase decision into four key areas: financial statements, site inspection, management team and location ...More

February 15, 2013

Posted in Articles, Real Estate

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