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Self-Storage REITs Post Double-Digit Returns in 2012

Self-storage was among the top-performing market sectors of all U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 2012 but dropped from the leading position it held in 2011, according to results released by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). The ...More
January 8, 2013
Posted in News
Dispelling Competition Myths: REITs Discuss the Advantages They Bring to the Self-Storage Market

In a recent series of interviews, Inside Self-Storage asked industry real estate investment trusts (REITs) to comment on the advantages they bring to independent self-storage operators. This article includes comments from CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage and Public Storage ...More
December 13, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management
Being Managed by a Self-Storage REIT: Executives Discuss the Benefits, Challenges and Transition Process

If you're an independent self-storage owner, you may be weighing the decision to hire a real estate investment trust to professionally manage your asset. What are the benefits, and what can you expect in terms of cost and service? In this article, REIT executives provide ...More
December 3, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management
Being Bought by a Self-Storage REIT: Where to Begin and What to Expect

Some self-storage owners will exit the industry by selling to an industry REIT. In this article, REIT executives provide insight to what they look for when they buy and what facility owners can expect in regard to timeline, price and their existing staff. ...More
November 25, 2012
Posted in Articles, 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
3 Ways for Small Self-Storage Operators to Compete With REITs and Other Large Players in Their Market

With the self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs) in acquisition mode, many smaller operators are wondering how they’ll possibly compete with these industry giants. Fortunately, single operators have an arsenal of tools at their disposal. Here are three ways ...More
November 7, 2012 By Matthew Van Horn
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage REITs to Release 3Q 2012 Financial Results, Conference Calls Announced

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 announced when and how they will reveal their earnings statements for the fiscal quarter that ended Sept. 30. ...More
October 22, 2012
Posted in News, Finance
Self-Storage REIT Public Storage Buys Arizona Facility for $3M

Public Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust, has purchased a facility from Val Vista Storage LLC in Mesa, Ariz., for $3 million. ...More
October 17, 2012
Posted in News, Real Estate
Public Storage to Save Up $1.9M in Annual Energy, Maintenance Costs With LED Lighting

Public Storage, a self-storage real estate investment trust, is expected to save up to $1.9 million in lighting costs annually after changing the way it illuminates its exterior signage. The company recently began replacing existing T12HO fluorescent lamps with GE ...More
October 5, 2012
Posted in News, Real Estate
Leading Self-Storage Companies Highlighted in the ISS 2012 Top-Operators List

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has released its 2012 Top-Operators List, ranking 100 of the self-storage industry's leading operators based on total net-rentable square footage. The list includes facility and brand owners, independents and property-management companies. The data ...More
September 11, 2012
Posted in News

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