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Self-Storage State of the Industry 2011: Management and Marketing

While the past two years have been fraught with falling occupancy, rate stagnation, discounting and problem tenants, self-storage operations with solid marketing programs and savvy managers typically outshined their competition. ...More
March 1, 2011 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage State of the Industry 2011: Financing, Construction and Development

After two years of little to no activity in the self-storage financing market, 2011 may be the turnaround year for the industry. With more funds in the pipeline, will we see a resurgence of new development and construction? ...More
January 26, 2011 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Finance
The Road to Maturity: An Overview of Self-Storage Supply, Performance, Investment and Recovery

The current state of the U.S. self-storage industry reflects the continued economic uncertainty of the overall economy. Self-storage is in slow but steady recovery, and it appears it will be one of the first―if not the first―real estate sectors to pull through. This article ...More
December 27, 2010 By Ray Wilson
Posted in Articles, Management
Self-Storage State of the Industry 2011: Real Estate

Despite the hardships suffered by many self-storage owners during the last three years, the flexibility afforded to storage facilities has helped the industry adjust to market fluctuations and avoid the devastating declines experienced by other commercial real estate ...More
December 21, 2010
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Finance, Real Estate
State of the Self-Storage Industry 2010, Part III: Management and Marketing

Two vital components of a flourishing self-storage operation are the management team and the marketing program. Solid marketing brings potential customers in the door, while good managers keep them around. ...More
February 18, 2010 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
State of the Self-Storage Industry 2010, Part II: Finance and Construction

In this second of a three-part series, Inside Self-Storage asked experts in real estate, finance and development for their insight to today’s market. The panel discusses how the economy has impacted construction and development, refinancing and cap rates, and what’s on the ...More
January 19, 2010 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Finance, Real Estate
Talking With Bob Schoff: Observations of a Self-Storage Veteran

Inside Self-Storage talks with self-storage expert and veteran Bob Schoff about the general state of the industry, where the business is headed over the next five years, the legislative endeavors of the national Self Storage Association, and plans for his company, National ...More
March 4, 2009 Teri L. Lanza
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
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
State of the Self-Storage Industry to Be Addressed at the ISS Nashville Expo

On Oct. 8, investment-analysis specialist Charles Ray Wilson will present a special overview titled “Self-Storage at the Crossroads: Which Way Will You Go?” as the opening session of the Inside Self-Storage Expo in Nashville, Tenn. ...More
September 11, 2008
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