Wine storage is becoming increasingly popular as an addition to self-storage facilities, but unlike some other ancillaries, it requires extremely careful planning. The customer base for this niche is very discerning. Here’s advice to help you...
Officials in Stratford, Connecticut, are considering a moratorium on self-storage development. Mary Dean, director of economic and community development, proposed the temporary ban because she believes the city is already saturated with available...
Think a plot of land would be perfect for self-storage? Well, you may need to reconsider. There are numerous factors that go into a viable site. Read about the process and criteria you should scrutinize when pursuing site selection for a...
The stakes have never been higher when it comes to investing in self-storage. To minimize risk and ensure your strategy accounts for all current market dynamics, immerse yourself in the seminars that were recorded at the 2021 Inside Self-Storage...
Hines, an international real estate development, investment and management firm, has launched the Hines U.S. Property Recovery Fund, which is intended to raise $1 billion in equity investments toward the acquisition and renovation of undervalued U...
Update 1/14/22 – DXD Capital has closed its inaugural fund targeting self-storage development after raising $53 million, exceeding its goal. Thus far, the company has invested $10.1 million, with projects underway in Las Vegas and Phoenix. The...
No matter how much the dominance of COVID-19 has made the last 22 months feel like one long year, the change to a new calendar brings new opportunities and challenges for self-storage operators, developers and investors. Let’s check the...
The self-storage industry continues to prove its resilience despite pandemic-related challenges that have upended other real estate sectors. Of course, this doesn’t mean that running an operation or pursuing a new project is free of obstacles to...
Even when a desired parcel is zoned for self-storage, developers sometimes find themselves in a battle to build their project. Litigation along with a mixed-use approach helped LSC Development get approval in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of...
Self-storage has become extremely popular with investors who want to capitalize on a hot-performing real estate sector, but success takes some know-how—and a willingness to fail. An industry veteran offers advice on mapping a path to success.
