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Georgia Governor Approves Amendments to Local Self-Storage Law

May 17, 2024

PTI Security Systems Unveils StorID Smart-Lock Management App for Self-Storage Facilities

May 17, 2024

Colares Capital, Incus Capital Form Joint Venture to Expand Control Space Self-Storage in Portugal

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Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: May 2024

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Legal Issues

5 Enduring Legal Issues That Still Impact Self-Storage Operators Today

5 Enduring Legal Issues That Still Impact Self-Storage Operators Today

As a business, self-storage faces several legal challenges that just never seem to go away and probably never will. A long-time industry attorney shares five that are particularly persistent and how to manage them.

May 12, 2024
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Investing and Real Estate
Golden Years, Golden Returns: Why Retirees Should Consider Self-Storage as a Means to Financial Stability
Golden Years, Golden Returns: Why Retirees Should Consider Self-Storage as a Means to Financial Stability

May 11, 2024

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The Magnificence of Multi-Story Self-Storage: Design to Guarantee a Successful Project
The Magnificence of Multi-Story Self-Storage: Design to Guarantee a Successful Project

May 7, 2024

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Market Conditions
Challenge Accepted! How South Africa Self-Storage Professionals Are Facing Down Obstacles to Drive Industry GrowthChallenge Accepted! How South Africa Self-Storage Professionals Are Facing Down Obstacles to Drive Industry Growth
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May 6, 2024
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Building Materials and Components
Message Received: Keeping Your Self-Storage Signage Fresh and FruitfulMessage Received: Keeping Your Self-Storage Signage Fresh and Fruitful
byAmy Campbell
May 10, 2024
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Staffing
Essential Interviewing Tips for Self-Storage Owners and SupervisorsEssential Interviewing Tips for Self-Storage Owners and Supervisors
byTyler Jacobsen
May 4, 2024
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Management & Operations

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Legal Issues
Georgia Governor Approves Amendments to Local Self-Storage Law
Georgia Governor Approves Amendments to Local Self-Storage Law

May 17, 2024

ISS Brand
From the 2024 ISS World Expo: Dallas Cothrum Discusses Generational Impact and Self-Storage
From the 2024 ISS World Expo: Dallas Cothrum Discusses Generational Impact and Self-Storage

May 16, 2024

Revenue Management
Inheriting the Bad With the Good: Dealing With Delinquent Accounts When Purchasing a Self-Storage Facility
Inheriting the Bad With the Good: Dealing With Delinquent Accounts When Purchasing a Self-Storage Facility

May 15, 2024

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Get Found Online! Learning Local SEO Strategies for Your Self-Storage Business
Get Found Online! Learning Local SEO Strategies for Your Self-Storage Business

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From the 2024 ISS World Expo: Dallas Cothrum Discusses Generational Impact and Self-Storage
From the 2024 ISS World Expo: Dallas Cothrum Discusses Generational Impact and Self-Storage

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The Final Stretch: Adding the Finishing Touches to a Nearly Complete Self-Storage Development

May 9, 2024

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Confused About Your Self-Storage Management Reports? Get Helpful Guidance in This Video
Confused About Your Self-Storage Management Reports? Get Helpful Guidance in This Video

May 2, 2024

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Investors Wanted! Strategies to Help You Raise Capital for Your Next Self-Storage Deal

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20 Non-Negotiable Best Practices for Optimal Self-Storage Operation

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Facility Design
10 Guidelines to Consider When Designing Your Next Self-Storage Facility
10 Guidelines to Consider When Designing Your Next Self-Storage Facility

Aug 31, 2023

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Blog

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Busting the Myth: Why Square Feet Per Capita Doesn’t Really Matter in Self-Storage
Busting the Myth: Why Square Feet Per Capita Doesn’t Really Matter in Self-Storage

May 17, 2024

Building Materials and Components
Message Received: Keeping Your Self-Storage Signage Fresh and Fruitful
Message Received: Keeping Your Self-Storage Signage Fresh and Fruitful

May 10, 2024

Investing and Real Estate
An Unexpected Recalibration: Shifting My Career Aspirations From ‘Media Mogul’ to ‘Self-Storage Sultan’
An Unexpected Recalibration: Shifting My Career Aspirations From ‘Media Mogul’ to ‘Self-Storage Sultan’

May 3, 2024

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Busting the Myth: Why Square Feet Per Capita Doesn’t Really Matter in Self-Storage

In the self-storage industry, we often talk about square feet per capita as being a key indicator of supply in a specific market. You may even have relied on this metric when gauging project feasibility. While it’s a commonly used number, the author finds it to be invalid and misapplied. Find out why and the gauge he suggests using instead.

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Investing and Real EstateColares Capital, Incus Capital Form Joint Venture to Expand Control Space Self-Storage in Portugal
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PTI Security Systems Unveils StorID Smart-Lock Management App for Self-Storage FacilitiesPTI Security Systems Unveils StorID Smart-Lock Management App for Self-Storage Facilities
May 17, 2024
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Suppliers and Products
Storable Acquires Newbook Property-Management Software for RV Parks, CampgroundsStorable Acquires Newbook Property-Management Software for RV Parks, Campgrounds
May 7, 2024
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Suppliers and Products
Self-Storage Security Provider PTI Releases AP1 Access-Control KeypadSelf-Storage Security Provider PTI Releases AP1 Access-Control Keypad
May 7, 2024
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Management and Operation
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Value Engineering for Self-Storage: How to Achieve a Top-Dollar Look and Durability Without Breaking the BankValue Engineering for Self-Storage: How to Achieve a Top-Dollar Look and Durability Without Breaking the Bank
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May 18, 2024
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