Site Selection

Though self-storage may appear to be a simple building type, it has important intricacies and nuances. If you’re developing your first facility (or the first in a long while), getting two things right will lay the groundwork for project success...

Finding the perfect site for a self-storage development project is a careful process that takes a lot of research, plenty of patience and a critical eye. Here’s how to navigate the course with confidence and, ultimately, success.

Building a self-storage facility isn’t for the faint of heart! Your journey will include choosing a site, creating a budget, obtaining funds, designing the property and other important tasks before shovels hit the dirt. First-time owners...

Choosing the right property on which to develop a self-storage facility is a careful process that considers many factors. Owners and developers who analyze key site and market characteristics will fare better than those who go by their “gut.”

To successfully develop your first self-storage property, you must choose the right site and design the correct unit mix and layout. Sounds simple, right? Not so fast. Read more about these fundamentals and get advice on how to achieve optimal...