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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.

Creative Deal Structures for Today’s Self-Storage Facility Sales: Seller Financing and Equity Partnership

Sep 20, 2023

Closing a self-storage real estate transaction can be difficult in the best of times, but current conditions can make it nearly impossible for buyers and sellers to come to agreeable terms. To bridge the divide, consider a creative approach to...

Self-Storage Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales: September 2023

Sep 19, 2023

Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Here’s an overview of activity happening in September 2023...

Do You Have What It Takes? The 3 Things You Need to Succeed in Self-Storage Investing

Sep 15, 2023

If you’re new to self-storage investing, you might be overwhelmed by all the information available. It’s a bit like drinking out of a firehose. Not only must you learn the nuances of the industry, you have big decisions to make, such as whether to...

StorCo Self-Storage Facility in St. Peters, MO, Earns Low-Carbon Verification

Sep 15, 2023

StorCo Storage has received a Cirrus Low Carbon verification for a self-storage facility it’s developing in St. Peters, Missouri, near St. Louis. The confirmation is part of a PACE Equity program that combines a green-building designation with...

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...