Interested in Embarking on Boat/RV Storage? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First

Jul 14, 2016

With increasing numbers of people eager for a taste of life on the road (or sea), RV and boat storage is more desirable than ever. If adding this specialized type of storage to your existing self-storage business seems daunting, start by asking...

Inside Self-Storage 2016 Boat/RV Digital Issue Now Available for Free Download

Jul 12, 2016

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) recently released its 2016 Boat/RV Digital Issue, which includes in-depth articles about building and operating a vehicle-storage business. Available for free download, the PDF publication addresses a wide range of issues...

Inside Self-Storage Boat/RV Storage 2016

Jul 11, 2016

Produced by Inside Self-Storage, the 2016 Boat/RV Storage Digital Issue includes articles highlighting the development and operation of boat/RV-storage facilities. Property investors, owners and managers will find expert articles on construction...

U-Haul of Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, FL, to Add Covered Boat/RV Storage

Jul 05, 2016

Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,200 self-storage facilities across North America, plans to add covered vehicle storage to its 6.88-acre property in Fernandina Beach, Fla. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Amelia Island...

Security Upgrades for Older Self-Storage Properties

Jun 14, 2016

A vendor turned self-storage facility manager shares how he upgraded the security system for a 27-acre property in Agua Dulce, Calif., and became an active part of the site’s overall security plan.

Proven Marketing Strategies for Boat/RV-Storage Operations

May 23, 2016

Marketing a boat/RV-storage facility can often be much more challenging than promoting traditional self-storage. The following tactics will help operators streamline their marketing efforts by zeroing in on the benefits they offer.

Mixed-Use Development to Include Self-Storage, Car Wash and Spa Clinic in Parrish, FL

May 04, 2016

Self-storage developer Reed Properties intends to build a mixed-use development in Parrish, Fla., that will feature 60,000 square feet of storage in conjunction with a four-bay car wash and a Realhab physical-therapy clinic and spa. The project...

Storabora.com Offers Peer-to-Peer Self-Storage and Parking in North America

Apr 25, 2016

StoraBora.com, a Canada-based, peer-to-peer self-storage marketplace that enables people in need of storage and parking to find available space from businesses and residents in their local area, has launched in North America. The free online tool...

USA Self Storage Owner Buys Marina Property in Beaumont, TX

Apr 06, 2016

Scott Monroe, owner of USA Self Storage Inc., has acquired a 30-acre, city-owned property in Beaumont, Texas, for $1.475 million. The property at 560 Marina St. has housed the Beaumont Yacht Club for 58 years and includes 5,000 feet of water...

Self-Storage Profit Centers 2016: Products and Services to Generate More Revenue

Mar 24, 2016

As self-storage evolves into more of a retail business, it's time for facility operators to think about synergistic products and services that can help them generate add-on revenue. This showcase highlights excellent profit centers that work well...