If you own a self-storage business, you may be thinking about selling, as today’s climate offers favorable returns. Alternatively, you could consider a cash-out refinance through a commercial mortgage-backed securities loan. Read pros and cons of...

A capitalization rate isn’t some arbitrary metric used by investors to drive a real estate bargain. It’s a solid indicator of risk and expected rate of return based on several factors. Read what it is and how it’s used to help determine self...

It’s no secret that self-storage is a desirable investment, but why has there been so much focus on secondary and tertiary markets? Let’s examine the factors that have created hot market conditions and how buyers and sellers can strategically...

If you own a self-storage facility, you’ve likely been fielding unsolicited calls from potential buyers. While these offers might sound great, you could be losing money when they’re completed off-market. Find out why they can be risky and advice...

Investors are clamoring to get into the self-storage business, and many independent facility owners are fielding unsolicited inquiries from potential buyers. Should you hold or sell your asset? Here are some considerations from a fellow operator.

Self-storage investors often get so excited about the prospect of entering their new ventures that they overlook planning their eventual exit. The fact is the way you leave an investment is a critical component to financial success and should be...