Boat and RV storage can be a rewarding profit center for self-storage investors and operators. Whether you build it as part of a new development or add it to an existing facility, it has tremendous potential. Learn about the benefits, construction...

The Canada self-storage market continues to grow behind strong interest from investors. Here’s a quick overview of development in the Great White North, including trends and challenges, from the director of real estate for StorageMart, which...

Self-storage construction costs tend to go up every year, but the factors that impact a project go far beyond the price of steel. Read some of the variables emerging out of the current climate, hidden expenses to watch for, bidding pitfalls and...

Red-hot interest in self-storage from incoming developers and investors means there’s less margin for error in this increasingly competitive and complex marketplace. Successfully identifying and executing acquisitions, new builds, conversions and...

Self-storage architects and developers continue to battle the archaic perceptions many municipalities still have about our industry. To gain better access to urban locations, some are exploring a mixed-use concept that combines storage with retail...

The city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a bit of an anomaly. It has a beautiful location and favorable demographics, but its reliance on a volatile oil-and-gas industry creates economic fluctuations. Read why self-storage investors are bullish on...