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Texarkana, AR, Passes Ordinance Against People Living in Self-Storage Units

Sep 19, 2024

Self-Storage Investment Firm Madison Capital Markets Appoints Executive Vice President

Sep 19, 2024

Self-Storage Advertising Firm Adverank to Add 37 Employees

Sep 18, 2024

Storage Authority Launches Free Land-Review Program for Self-Storage Professionals

Sep 18, 2024

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Facility Design

Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities: Using Innovative Design to Build Self-Storage on Challenging Parcels

Most self-storage developments face some complications in getting municipal approval, however, obstacles can be opportunities! The authors share two case SecureSpace studies—one from the East Coast and one from the West—that demonstrate how design innovation can be used to meet restrictive zoning requirements, even on challenging parcels.

Site Maintenance and Safety

Building Resilience Into Your Self-Storage Business, So It Can Weather Natural Disasters

Sep 9, 2024

Acquisitions/Buying

8 Steps to Creating Sound Financial Projections for a Self-Storage Acquisition

Sep 10, 2024

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Understanding the Self-Storage Liability Landscape: Important Legal Issues of Which Operators Should Be Aware

Janus self-storage webinar

Join us for a free, LIVE WEBINAR on Sept. 26, when three industry experts will share essential insights on site safety and security. Learn what can be done to help mitigate risk, from break-ins and theft to vandalism and other criminal behavior.