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A Macro Look at Today’s Self-Storage Market and the Factors Affecting Occupancy, Revenue and Facility Value

Real estate expert Ben Vestal takes a macro look at today's self-storage market including occupancy, revenue, property value and lending, making a few predictions for the rest of the year. He references at factors such as the U.S. economy, population mobility, consumer ...More
1 week ago By Ben Vestal
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
Understanding Capitalization Rates in Today's Self-Storage Market

While there’s a lot of information available about capitalization (cap) rates in the self-storage industry, it’s not always accurate, and it’s often found in generalizations. Self-storage investors and owners need a fundamental understanding of cap rates so they can ...More
March 31, 2013 By Ben Vestal
Posted in Articles, Real Estate
Self-Storage Real Estate in the Northeast: Experts Discuss Cap Rates, Loans and Regions Ripe for Investment

The self-storage real estate market continues to improve in the northeast states; however, the number of quality, stabilized facilities available for purchase is beginning to dwindle, forcing capitalization rates to compress in some markets. Real estate experts discuss cap ...More
March 15, 2013 By Ben Vestal
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
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
Capital Gains Tax in 2013: How the New Laws Affect Self-Storage Property Owners

With the capital-gains tax now in place, the value of tax deferral-mechanisms such as 1031 exchanges and cost segregation have never been greater. It’s time for self-storage operators to learn the new rules of the game and start developing their strategies for long-term ...More
January 16, 2013 By Ben Vestal
Posted in Articles, Finance
Self-Storage Real Estate in the Western States: Sales, Cap-Rate Trends and Development Opportunities

The self-storage real estate market has had an uptick in sales over the past year, with investors once again looking for quality assets to add to their portfolios. In this article, real estate experts representing self-storage markets in the western states discuss trends in ...More
November 29, 2012 By Ben Vestal
Posted in Articles, Development, Real Estate
Self-Storage Real Estate and Financial Uncertainty: Perspectives for Facility Owners

In light of the turmoil and uncertainty our country is facing, a self-storage real estate broker offers thoughts on the industry market that provide perspective on buying, selling and refinancing. ...More
October 20, 2012 By Ben Vestal
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
Self-Storage Real Estate in the South-Central States: Rental Rates and Economy Show Improvements

Over the past year, the self-storage investment market has continued to stabilize as financing has become more available in some markets. The industry is also experiencing a greater volume of sales transactions as buyers take advantage of low interest rates. Real estate ...More
September 18, 2012 By Ben Vestal
Posted in Articles, Real Estate
Argus Professional Storage Management Adds 6 Self-Storage Facilities to Management Portfolio

Argus Professional Storage Management (Argus), a provider of third-party management services to the self-storage industry, has added six facilities to its management portfolio. ...More
August 28, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Self-Storage Real Estate in the North-Central States: Rental Rates and Financing Improve

In most markets, self-storage continues to improve as financing has become more readily available to existing operators and those looking to invest in the industry. In this "roundtable discussion," the following real estate experts discuss capitalization rates, rental rates ...More
July 16, 2012 By Ben Vestal
Posted in Articles, Development, Finance, Real Estate

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