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The Right Time to Build Boat/RV Storage? Understanding the Market Before Taking on the Challenge

In today’s economy, land costs are down, steel prices are as low as they’ve been in years, concrete is readily available and less expensive, and good construction crews are scratching to find work. As a result, this is actually a great time to build boat and RV storage. ...More
May 2, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Janus Enhances Line of French Oak Products for Self-Storage Applications

Janus International has enhanced its French Oak line of product offerings for the self-storage market. The original product was a laminate that had limited applications, used mostly on flush-panel wine lockers. ...More
April 27, 2011
Posted in News
Self-Storage Condominiums: The Advantages, State and Future of this Niche Investment Opportunity

Self-storage condominiums allow a customer to buy a specific unit at a facility, pay a fee similar to that of a homeowner’s association, and sell the unit at any time. Storage condos remain a niche market, but awareness of and attraction to the product is growing. Inside ...More
April 18, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Inside Self-Storage Introduces Boat/RV/Mobile Storage Digital Issue

The annual Inside Self-Storage Boat/RV/Mobile Storage supplement edition is now available at InsideSelfStorage.com. ...More
April 15, 2011
Posted in News
Adding Portable-Storage to an Existing Self Storage Business

As the mobile market has gained traction—and market share—in the industry, it makes sense that traditional self-storage operators would take the opportunity to evaluate augmenting their facilities with a mobile component. ...More
April 12, 2011
Posted in Articles
New Contender: Storage By Mail

There was a time when self-storage operators debated the potential threat posed to their businesses by the mobile-storage product. These days, it seems mobile storage and self-storage live, if not happily, then with civility, side by side in the same markets. But now enters ...More
April 8, 2011 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog
New Trends in Building Boat/RV Storage: Enclosed Units, Climate Control, Solar Carports and More

Self-storage owners often want to know what other types of structures they can erect on their properties to complement their existing facilities and make more money, for example, large units for the storage of boats, RVs and other vehicles. ...More
April 8, 2011
Posted in Articles
Legal Considerations for Titled Property in Self-Storage: Understanding Liability and Lien Sales for Boats, RVs and Other Vehicles

Renting storage space for boats or RVs is a lot different from renting space for the storage of household goods. For one, the value of the property being stored will generally be much higher than the value of the contents of a typical self-storage unit. Additionally, the ...More
April 6, 2011 By Scott Zucker
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage, Mini-Mall Mixed-Use Development Hosts Grand Opening in Meridian, Miss.

A mixed-use development project in Meridian, Miss., that includes an attached self-storage facility celebrated its grand opening March 30. ...More
April 5, 2011
Posted in News, Development, Marketing
StorageVault Canada Inc. Amends Purchase Price for RV Storage of Saskatoon

The purchase price for RV Storage of Saskatoon by StorageVault Canada Inc. has been amended. The aggregate purchase price has been reduced by $81,250 to $1.5 million. StorageVault Canada Inc. entered into an acquisition agreement to acquire the facility in Saskatoon, ...More
February 25, 2011
Posted in News, Real Estate

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