Managing Your Overseas Storage Operation
Having spent the last 12 years in self-storage management, I’ve dealt with most of the common and unusual situations we’ve all faced. Little did I ever expect that I’d apply these principles and experiences in assisting developers around the world. In the ...More
April 17, 2008 David Blum
Posted in Articles,
Management
Virtual and Remote Management Techniques
All across America there are self-storage properties without offices and on-site staff. Back in the old days, prospective tenants could pick their own units, secure them with their own locks, fill out a contract and mail it with a check in the self-addressed stamped ...More
April 14, 2008 Tron Jordheim
Posted in Articles,
Management
Stay on Target With Regular Facility Auditing
We've all heard the adage, "What gets measured gets done." Now put a spin on that: "What gets monitored will increase your revenue." This may sound far-fetched, but think about it for a moment: Whether you’re a property manager, owner-operator or third-party management ...More
April 12, 2008 Brian Byrd
Posted in Articles,
Management
Industry Overview: Fee Management
The concept of third-party self-storage management started to become popular in the '60s and 70s when facility owners decided a) they had more important things to do; b) they did not like or were not capable of handling all operational functions; or c) they recognized that ...More
April 9, 2008 Mel Holsinger
Posted in Articles,
Management
Investing in Facility Management: What You Get
Choosing the right third-party property-management company doesn’t have to be the daunting task it sometimes seems to be. There are several things that you, as a self-storage owner, can do to prepare yourself and guarantee the right fit for your business. Making the ...More
April 5, 2008 Sarah Little
Posted in Articles,
Management
Components of the Third-Party Management Package
Services offered by management companies run the gamut within our niche industry. Some include "soup to nuts" and all courses in between, while others are very basic. What role do management companies play in the startup and ongoing success of your self-storage property? Is ...More
April 3, 2008 M. Anne Ballard
Posted in Articles,
Management
Hiring the Right Management Firm for You
One result of industry maturation is that many owners have turned to property-management firms that specialize in self-storage for the expertise needed to maximize the return on their investments. Management companies can provide a competitive edge for self-storage ...More
April 2, 2008 Maurice Pogoda and Tom Berlin
Posted in Articles,
Management
Deciding on Outsourced Management
A third-party management company has experience in property management, including finding, hiring, training and placement of onsite management staff and accounting and maintenance services. It will set up and handle all day-to-day operations and interaction with onsite ...More
April 1, 2008 Pamela Alton
Posted in Articles,
Management
