Investing and Real Estate

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.

Storage Exchange Launches Real Estate Brokerage Platform for Self-Storage

Jan 04, 2021

Storage Exchange has launched an interactive website for buyers, sellers and brokers of self-storage real estate. The platform leverages the power of data aggregation, empirical analysis and “right-sized fees” to maximize value for users through...

National Storage Affiliates Trust Adds Blue Sky Self Storage as Participating Regional Operator

Dec 21, 2020

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSAT), a Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in self-storage, has added Blue Sky Self Storage as a participating regional operator (PRO). Blue Sky is a partnership between third-party...

Self-Storage Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales: December 2020

Dec 18, 2020

Update 12/18/20 – 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 December 2020...

Self-Storage Financing for 2021: Options, Market Sentiment and More

Dec 18, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn have shaken the lending landscape, but there are still viable finance options for self-storage borrowers. Understand what they are, how lenders are approaching the market, how to prepare and more.

Bottom-Line Benefits: How to Know if a Self-Storage Preservation Project Adds Facility Value

Dec 17, 2020

Every self-storage facility needs maintenance and repairs. Aesthetics are often a primary focus, but what about the impact on expenses, revenue and property value? Learn how upkeep and improvements affect facility worth, and how to determine when...

Found a Self-Storage Property You Want to Buy? Mark Helm Offers Best Practices on Winning the Deal

Dec 16, 2020

So, you’ve identified a self-storage facility you’d like to buy. Now what? Acquiring properties in today’s market can be a competitive process. Fellow owner and investor Mark Helm believes getting an edge on other bidders can help land you the...

Australia REIT Abacus Property Group to Raise $402M for Self-Storage, Office Acquisitions

Dec 15, 2020

Abacus Property Group, an Australia-based, publicly traded, diversified real estate investment trust (REIT) with interests in self-storage, intends to raise $402 million through institutional and entitlement offers. The company will use the funds...

Inside Self-Storage Store Releases 2021 Guidebook Series

Dec 14, 2020

The Inside Self-Storage (ISS) Store has released its 2021 Guidebook Series covering all aspects of the storage business. The new series includes the buyer’s choice of digital or softcover publications available individually or in a discounted...

Year in Review: 2020’s Top Sellers in the Inside Self-Storage Store

Dec 11, 2020

In the tradition of annual year-end lists and rankings, here’s a look at the bestselling self-storage products this year in the ISS Store. The list provides insight to the types of information and topics your colleagues and competitors are consuming.

NexPoint Launches Investment Platform to Finance, Develop Self-Storage Properties

Dec 11, 2020

Alternative-investment firm NexPoint has launched NexPoint Storage Partners (NSP) to originate, execute, finance and manage self-storage investments. The new platform will provide debt and equity capital to entrepreneurs as well as acquire and...

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