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Neal Gussis

Smaller Self-Storage Operators: 'Too Small to Fail' in a Tight Economy?

The smaller self-storage operator is under more pressure to survive than ever before. However, it’s possible the small operator is in a unique position to actually take advantage of its size and achieve success?that, in fact, smaller self-storage operators may just be “too ...More
May 17, 2010 Neal Gussis
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
Former Beacon Executives Form The BSC Group Real Estate Advisory Firm

Several senior executives formerly allied with Beacon Realty Capital have opened The BSC Group, a commercial real estate investment advisory services firm. Based in Chicago, The BSC Group offers financial and loan advisory, workout, loan assumption and mortgage-brokerage ...More
November 10, 2009
Posted in News, Finance
ISS Expo: Providing the Knowledge You Need to Succeed in Self-Storage

During Oct. 5-8, the Inside Self-Storage World Expo will provide four full days of seminars, workshops, product/service exhibits, and networking opportunities. The ISS Education Package is not only extremely affordable, it gives you access to 27 classes, taught by the ...More
July 28, 2009
Posted in Articles, Construction, Finance, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Threat of Foreclosure? Don’t Hide, Just Seek

Self-storage owners with loans coming due in the next 24 months can't hide from today's negative economic outlook. Instead, they need to address their loan needs aggressively and seek alternative solutions such as the ones outlined in this informative article. ...More
July 6, 2009 Devin Huber
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
AZ Self Storage Association Draws a Crowd

The Arizona Self Storage Association Conference and Tradeshow drew existing self-storage operators and those looking to get into the industry May 12 and 13. The conference featured several industry experts and a number of self-storage vendors. ...More
May 14, 2009 Amy Campbell
Posted in News, Construction, Finance, Marketing, Technology
Free Webinar Focuses on Self-Storage Properties in Financial Distress

The changes in the way financial institutions lend on commercial projects combined with the drop in value of many self-storage properties is causing some facility owners to be upside down in their loans. Those with a note coming due in the near future can learn about their ...More
May 12, 2009
Posted in News, Finance, Legal Issues
Is Your Self-Storage Loan Overleveraged?

The fact is banks are lending and deals are getting done in today’s market environment. Lenders are much more selective, there are fewer of them, and there is far less availability of non-recourse capital. However, you can find a good loan if you know where to look and have ...More
May 4, 2009 Shawn Hill
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
Beacon Arranges $2.3M in Financing for San Antonio Self-Storage

Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, recently closed a $2.3 million refinancing transaction for a 53,000-square-foot self-storage facility in San Antonio, Texas. ...More
March 25, 2009
Posted in News, Finance
The State of Self-Storage: Industry Report 2009

While the self-storage industry has always been touted as recession-proof or, at the very least, recession-resistant, it was put to the test in 2008. New construction and self-storage real estate slowed, but occupancy levels for most facilities remained solid. ...More
February 1, 2009 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Finance, Real Estate
New York Self Storage Association Finance & Real Estate Summit

The 2008 New York Self Storage Association Finance & Real Estate Summit Nov. 20 drew an impressive attendance of eager New York-area owners, operators and investors. Intense panel discussions offered timely straight talk on capital markets, objective views on accurate ...More
December 29, 2008 Kurt Conlon
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate

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