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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.

Self-Storage Real Estate Firm NAI Horizon Announces 6 Leadership Promotions

Apr 16, 2021

NAI Horizon, a commercial real estate company serving self-storage and other industries, announced six leadership promotions that honor the chosen employees for their commitment and dedication to the success of the firm, according to a press...

Groupthink: A Look Inside Self-Storage Mastermind Programs as a Path to Ownership and Investment

Apr 16, 2021

Finding your footing in the self-storage investment market and launching a new business can be tough, especially if you’re walking that path alone. It might make sense to consider the support and resources available through industry mastermind...

REIT Public Storage Acquires ezStorage for $1.8B

Apr 14, 2021

Public Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, has acquired the 48-property ezStorage portfolio for $1.8 billion. The purchase comprises 4.2 million net rentable square feet across Maryland...

Here Comes the Sun: 3 Reasons for Self-Storage Optimism as Pandemic Clouds Begin to Break

Apr 09, 2021

After more than a year of pandemic gloom, multiple positive factors are beginning to shine through the cracks. Here are three reasons for self-storage professionals to be optimistic about the months ahead.

Avoiding a Bad Buy: Exploring Self-Storage Acquisition Due Diligence

Apr 07, 2021

There’s always some risk when you purchase a self-storage facility, but you can minimize your chances of making a bad investment by engaging in a comprehensive due-diligence process. Here’s a quick summary of what to review when you consider your...

ISS Store Featured Product: Inside Self-Storage 2021 Building/Investing Guidebook

Apr 06, 2021

Self-storage continues to draw heavy interest from developers and investors who want to capitalize on the industry’s excellent rate of return; but entering the increasingly crowded marketplace has become more complex. Being successful with an...

Founders of Valet-Style Storage Squad Sell Business to Focus on Bolt Self-Storage Brand

Apr 06, 2021

Dan Hagberg and Nick Huber, who founded the Storage Squad valet-storage business in 2011 to serve college students, sold the company in January to concentrate on growing their traditional self-storage operation, Bolt Storage. Storage Squad was...

Self-Storage Investment Firm Spartan Launches Construction-Management Division, Hires Director

Apr 02, 2021

Spartan Investment Group LLC (SIG), a real estate investment company that specializes in self-storage, has launched Spartan Construction Management to focus on facility expansions and ground-up development. Aaron Saunders has been hired as...

Second Closet Secures $20M Investment, Shifts From Valet Self-Storage to Third-Party Logistics

Mar 31, 2021

Second Closet, a Toronto-based startup specializing in valet self-storage services, has raised $20 million in equity financing, which it’ll use to expand its employee base and shift away from consumer-based services to a third-party logistics...

Buying Land for Self-Storage Development: 3 Steps to a Rewarding Negotiation

Mar 31, 2021

The commercial real estate market currently favors buyers, but that doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get a great deal. If you’re looking to acquire land for a self-storage development, here are three ways to negotiate your purchase and save money.

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