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The process of buying or selling a self-storage facility has become more rigorous as markets have become increasingly competitive and changes in the economy impact property value. Owners and investors looking to acquire need to understand the investing process including due diligence, capitalization rates, appraisals and valuation methods.

Public Storage Completes Acquisition of Simply Self Storage for $2.2B

Sep 15, 2023

Update 9/15/23 – Public Storage has completed its acquisition of Simply Self Storage. “We are pleased to welcome Simply’s team, customers and third-party management partners to Public Storage’s industry-leading brand and platform,” Russell said...

Learn to Cultivate Self-Storage Wealth With This Handy Investor Guide

Sep 13, 2023

We all know money doesn’t grow on trees. If you want to cultivate a thriving, sustainable business, it takes time and care. Farmers have an almanac to help them through this process; in our industry, we have “The Investors Guide to Growing Wealth...

StorHub Acquires Japan Self-Storage Operator Storage Plus Corp.

Sep 12, 2023

StorHub Group, which operates self-storage facilities in Australia and Asia, has acquired Storage Plus Corp., a Japan-based self-storage operator, from Ichigo Inc. The purchase adds 35 facilities and approximately 100,000 square feet of gross...

Trying to Get a Self-Storage Facility Sale Over the Finish Line? Watch Out for These 4 Real Estate Deal-Killers

Sep 09, 2023

Selling a self-storage asset is a big deal. It can also be an arduous and frustrating process, so understanding the mine-laden road ahead can be advantageous for sellers. Here are four common real estate deal-killers that can stop a sale in its...

Spartan Investment Group Launches 3 Funds for Self-Storage Acquisitions, Development and Debt

Sep 04, 2023

Update 9/4/23 – SIG will pursue three self-storage development projects through its $45 million Growth Fund. They include building a 550-unit facility on 4.63 acres in Belleview, Florida, as well as expansions in Kingsland, Georgia, and Pea Ridge...

Juice That’s Worth the Squeeze: The Connection Between Self-Storage Upgrades and Facility Value

Sep 02, 2023

Unless your self-storage facility opened yesterday, it needs repairs or enhancements every now and then. The good news is most improvements have a positive impact on asset value as well as curb appeal and customer experience. Read why it’s...

Listen Up, Self-Storage Investors! Here’s How to Find Value-Add Buying Opportunities

Aug 31, 2023

Some self-storage investors like to go after market-leading properties. You know the ones: They have strong occupancy, outstanding curb appeal and the promise of a steady income stream. But a property like this isn’t always the most profitable...

Self-Storage Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales: August 2023

Aug 31, 2023

Update 8/31/23 – Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Here’s an overview of additional activity happening in August 2023...

StorHub Acquires Majority Stake in Flexi Storage, Expands Self-Storage Footprint in Malaysia

Aug 25, 2023

StorHub Group, which operates more than 40 self-storage facilities across seven Asian countries, has acquired a majority stake in Malaysian self-storage operator Flexi Storage, which will be established as a new brand, StorHub Self Storage...

A Common Quandary: Is It Better to Acquire an Existing Self-Storage Facility or Build New?

Aug 25, 2023

Everyone interested in investing or owning a self-storage asset faces big decisions. Key among them is whether it makes more sense to buy an existing facility or build from the ground up. Here are some pros and cons of each option as well as some...