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Self-Storage Property: Performance Review

Knowing how a self-storage property is performing is critical to long-term success. Management summary reports can help property owners and managers ensure their facility is on right track. ...More
April 1, 2009 Alyssa D. Quill
Posted in Articles, Management
Illinois, Indiana Self Storage Associations Host Great Lakes Expo

The Illinois and Indiana Self Storage Associations will host the Great Lakes Self Storage Expo, June 4-5, 2009, in Lisle, Ill. ...More
March 25, 2009
Posted in News, Development, Legal Issues, Marketing, Real Estate
Establishing a Self-Storage Stimulus Plan for Tenants

Unlike the scammers, the self-storage industry has a real product—storage space and moving supplies. Creating a "stimulus package" for tenants is good customer service and may lead to more rentals. ...More
March 24, 2009 Jim Chiswell
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
ISS Flash Report: Self-Storage in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla.

The Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla., metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is comprised of Lee County, which includes the cities of Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. Cape Coral-Fort Myers is one of the leading Florida MSAs with respect to personal income and population ...More
February 23, 2009
Posted in Articles
National Self-Storage Snapshot: Real Estate

Fundamentals in the national self-storage market have remained healthy compared to most other property sectors, including the retail, office and industrial sectors. But the downfall of the housing market may soften the self-storage market. ...More
February 5, 2009 Steve Ekovich
Posted in Articles, Construction, Finance, Real Estate
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
Goals for 2009: Competitive Sales, Facility Remodeling and More

Self-storage managers should maximize all competitive advantages possible to close a sale. Some advantages cost nothing but can mean a lot to potential tenants, such as not charging security deposits and offering rent guarantees. ...More
January 23, 2009 Jim Chiswell
Posted in Articles, Marketing, Real Estate
Proper Self-Storage Manager Training for Tough Times

Without proper and consistent training, self-storage managers may lack the skills to run a facility professionally. A tough economy imposes even more challenges to overcome, threatening a facility’s possibilities for success. ...More
December 29, 2008 Brad North
Posted in Articles
ISS Flash Report: Self-Storage in Tulsa, Okla.

Self Storage Data Services provides a glimpse of the self-storage scenario in Tulsa, Okla. ...More
December 12, 2008
Posted in Articles
Self Storage Performance Index Shows Industry Standing Its Ground

Self Storage Data Services Inc. (SSDS) has revealed the findings of its most recent Self Storage Performance Index (SSPI), a quarterly tool that tracks site-level market conditions and operating results for self-storage. ...More
September 26, 2008
Posted in News

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