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Lien Sales/Auctions

Oregon Self-Storage Facility Calls Bomb Squad to Remove Suspicious Object

The Eugene, Ore., bomb squad removed a suspicious object from Down Town Mini Storage after an auction buyer found the object among an abandoned unit's contents. The buyer left the object at the front counter. ...More
February 24, 2012
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
FindSelfStorageAuctions.com Listings Now Free for All Self-Storage Operators

FindSelfStorageAuctions.com, an online directory that helps people find and publicize self-storage auctions nationwide, is now offering listing capability to all U.S. self-storage operators at no cost. Previously, facility operators had to pay a fee to post or be a member ...More
February 20, 2012
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
ISS Expo in Las Vegas Answers Self-Storage Operators’ Legal Questions

Several education sessions of the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, March 14-16, will highlight self-storage legal risks and show operators how to avoid them. ...More
February 7, 2012
Posted in News, Legal Issues
Florida Self Storage Association Presents Free Webinar on Lien Sales

On Feb. 7, the Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA) will present a webinar on self-storage lien sales, "Protect Your Interest, Perfect Your Lien." Free to all FSSA members, the live online event will address important topics including the lien letter, the timeline for ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
'Storage Wars' Star Debates Leaving Show Over Contract Dispute

A contract dispute between Dave Hester, a star of the reality TV show "Storage Wars,” and the A&E Network, could result in Hester leaving the series. ...More
January 16, 2012
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage Collections: Making the Dreadful Task Successful ... and Pleasant

Let’s face it, collections will likely never be a favorite part of a self-storage operator's job. Unfortunately, it’s a must, much like cleaning gutters or enforcing the no-smoking rule. However, having a plan in place and developing collection skills can make the job a ...More
January 4, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management
Self-Storage Auctioneer Raises Nearly $3K for Wounded Warrior Project

Schur Success Auction & Appraisal Inc., a Colorado Springs, Colo.-based company that conducts auctions at more than 100 Colorado self-storage facilities, raised $2,683 for the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization that supports U.S. soldiers injured in ...More
January 4, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Excess Proceeds: What Happens When a Self-Storage Auction Brings in Extra Money?

The popularity of television shows about self-storage auctions has brought higher dollar amounts than most operators are used to seeing at auction time. While some self-storage operators may unknowingly think, “Hey, it’s extra income," that's not really the case. ...More
December 28, 2011
Posted in Blog, Legal Issues, Management
Black Friday Shopping for Self-Storage Operators: Get Your 2012 ISS Factbook and Membership

Skip the crowds at the mall this year and take advantage of these two ISS offerings. They'll help you kick off a prosperous 2012 for your self-storage facility. ...More
November 23, 2011
Posted in Blog, Construction, Development, Finance, Legal Issues, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology
Inside Self-Storage Legal Learning Roadshow Makes First Stop in Phoenix, Jan. 13

Inside Self-Storage is taking its popular Legal Learning education series on the road with its new Legal Learning Roadshow. Taught by industry attorney Jeffrey Greenberger, the full-day event will be an intensive exploration of the legal topics including lien sales, tenant ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management

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