Not an Open and Shut Deal: Guidance on Obtaining a Quote for Your Self-Storage Gating System

The entry and exit gates at your self-storage facility are critical components to your site’s security and the overall safety of your tenants and their belongings. When installed correctly and maintained properly, they provide control over who’s coming and going from your property and can even enhance your curb appeal. If you’re developing a new site or replacing your current system, you need to understand the product, its mechanisms and what’s involved in the installation. In this video, self-storage investor and owner Charlie Kao highlights the major aspects that you need to know when requesting bids from vendors including detailed questions you should ask. Listen and learn so you’re prepared before you begin the process. (Feature photo: Storage King USA, McKinney Texas)