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Self-Storage REITs to Participate in REITWeek 2013 Investor Forum

Executives from self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs) CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage Inc., Public Storage Inc. and Sovran Self Storage Inc. will be presenting at REITWeek 2013, the investor forum for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ...More
May 17, 2013
Posted in News
Self-Storage Draws Investment Interest as Alternative Commercial Real Estate Sector

Self-storage has emerged from the recession as a resilient, attractive and profitable alternative sector for commercial real estate developers and investors, according to this brief interview with Steve Mellon, managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). JLL is a ...More
March 28, 2013
Posted in Videos, Development, 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
Self-Storage Operating Performance in the Primary Markets: What It May Mean for Facility Owners

The self-storage industry is known for its ability to weather swings in the economy that negatively impact other property types. This article examines the operating performance of the primary self-storage markets consisting of real estate investment trusts and independent ...More
February 7, 2013 By Ray Wilson
Posted in Articles, Management
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
Self-Storage Tax Woes: How Are 2013 Changes Affecting Your Paycheck, Your Investment and Your Customers?

Recent changes tax laws are affecting self-storage professionals of all levels, from the facility manager whose paycheck is diminished by the increase in Social Security tax to the owner/investor whose investment profitability is affected by a higher capital gains tax rate. ...More
January 14, 2013 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog, Finance, Management
Former CubeSmart President Forms New Self-Storage Investment Company

Self-storage industry veteran Steven Osgood, former president and chief financial officer of U-Store-It Trust (now CubeSmart), has formed All Stor Storage LLC to invest in self-storage properties. The company is seeking to acquire self-storage properties and portfolios ...More
January 11, 2013
Posted in News
Series of Instructional Self-Storage Guidebooks Now Available Through ISS Store

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has released a series of five instructional Guidebooks for 2013 focusing on self-storage ownership, management, building/investing, marketing and technology. The digital publications are available on demand individually or in a discounted bundle at ...More
January 9, 2013
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Management, Marketing, Technology
Strategic Storage Trust Announces Third-Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Strategic Storage Trust Inc., a publicly registered, non-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in self-storage properties, announced its third-quarter 2012 financial results. The company had a 5.5 percent increase in same-store revenue and an 8.5 percent ...More
December 14, 2012
Posted in News, Finance, Real Estate
Self-Storage REITs Release 3Q 2012 Financial Results

The four U.S.-based self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs)—CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage Inc., Public Storage Inc. and Sovran Self Storage Inc.—have released financial statements for the quarter that ended Sept. 30. In general, all four entities showed gains in ...More
November 14, 2012
Posted in News, Finance, Real Estate

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