Raising the Red Flag: Clear Signs That a Self-Storage Prospect Will Be a Problem Tenant

Every self-storage operation has problem tenants from time to time. They’re the ones who constantly complain, or pay late every month, or leave trash lying around, or take up too much of your time and energy with various requests or just wanting to chat. When you see them headed your way, you brace yourself for yet another negative interaction. But what if there were a way to predict when a prospect would become a thorn in your side before you allowed them to rent a unit? In truth, there are usually warning signs that can alert you to possible headaches. Members of the Self-Storage Talk online community have been recently discussing them in a new thread. While some are obvious, others are more subtle and take some sleuthing from a smart manager. Jump on over to see what they have to say and add your thoughts!