The problems self-storage owners and investors are facing today fall into three general categories: facility pricing, old debt/new debt, and the real estate market.

The Great Lakes Self Storage Expo, which took place last week in Lisle, Ill., saw an unexpected increase in attendance over last years event, in spite of (or perhaps in light of) a depressed economy.

This morning, Michael Lackland, president and CEO of Lackland Self Storage, was a featured guest on The Growth Strategist, an Internet radio program presented by the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.

The demand for self-storage is regaining strength in the consumer market, according to Charles Ray Wilson, president of Self-Data Services Inc. (SSDS) and a renowned self-storage valuation expert.

Despite a troubled world economy, the self-storage industry in Western Canada held steady in late 2008 and early 2009. There was a slight dip in occupancy levels and fewer new builds, but the overall Western Canadian self-storage market remains...

The year 2008 will be remembered as a paradigm shift for valuing real estate. The self-storage industry proved to be more resilient against the recession, but there are still barriers to entry, including tighter loan restrictions and higher cap...

Self-storage facility owners in Martin County, Fla., have gotten some justice in relation to property taxes and facility value thanks to the efforts of Mike Mele, vice president of investments for Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services.

Ray Wilson of Self Storage Data Services offers perspective on the current self-storage investment market, advising that opportunities for wise investors are available despite an economic downturn. Wilson also urges the development of standard...

In these challenging times, even if a self-storage buyer and seller agree on the value of a facility, unless the buyer can pay cash at the agreed on price, there may be a third party to consider into the equationthe lender. There are two methods...

The current economic climate has slowed real estate transactions and caused declines in self-storage property values. Consulting a real estate expert specializing in self-storage will either set a self-storage owners mind at ease or help develop a...