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Whitepapers feature in-depth content on a product or service from a vendor's point of view including case studies and research. Topics covered include automated kiosks, customer service, the lending market, social media, tenant insurance, truck rentals and more.

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The Cloud: An Introduction to PTI CORE and How It Will Help Self-Storage Operators Succeed

May 01, 2018

This whitepaper from PTI Security Systems introduces the company’s new CORE (centralized, online, real time, enterprise-ready) program, a cloud-based access-control platform that allows self-storage owners to centrally manage all their site...

Making Value-Add Renovations and Improvements to Self-Storage Facilities: A Video Whitepaper

Apr 23, 2018

In this video whitepaper from Janus International Group LLC, readers will learn about the positive impact physical renovations and improvements can have on a self-storage facility’s bottom line. Troy Bix, president of the Janus R3 (Restore...

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Case Study: Starting Your Self-Storage Business From Scratch, a Can-Do Approach

Apr 02, 2018

This case study by Live Oak Bank shares the story of Erika and Graham Lasee, owners of Ridgefield Mini Storage in Ridgefield, Wash., including the path they followed to secure financing and develop the property from the ground up. It covers the...

Case Study: Tri-Village Self Storage Offers a Tasteful Balance to Downtown Columbus Market

Oct 02, 2017

This case study by Janus International Group showcases the development of Tri-Village Self Storage in Columbus, Ohio, a six-story facility featuring wine storage as well as a wine-tasting room. Read how the owners overcame obstacles including a...

Self Storage 2.0: Leveraging Security, Access Control and Mobile Technology

Sep 05, 2017

This case study by PTI Security Systems examines how Pacific Highway Storage of San Diego is leveraging self-storage technology to enhance facility security and the customer experience...

2017 Case Study: What Happens When the Unexpected Happens in Self-Storage

Jul 03, 2017

This case study by Tenant Property Protection shows how tenant losses were covered after a fire at Money Saver Mini-Storage in Portland, Ore., destroyed 313 units. It provides an overview of what happened and how claims were handled, and includes...

Case Study: Top Self Storage Proves Why It's Tops in Miami

Jun 01, 2017

This case study by Janus International Group shows how Top Self Storage in Miami was transformed from an underperforming property that lacked space and aesthetics to a successful facility that garners rave reviews from customers. It provides...

Case Study: Total Storage, The Profitability of Providing 'Cloud Storage' With Every Rental

May 01, 2017

This case study by VaultDrop shows how self-storage operators can gain profit and improve occupancy by offering their customers cloud storage as an added amenity...

EasyCode Case Study: Using Mobile Technology to Improve a Self-Storage Facility

Apr 10, 2017

This case study by PTI Security Systems focuses on the company's EasyCode mobile app and how it helped SpaceMax Storage add value to its property while delivering convenience to customers...

R3: Renovate, Remodel or Retrofit for Retention, Revenue and Real (Estate) Value

Mar 15, 2017

This whitepaper by Janus International Group explores ways self-storage operators can upgrade the aesthetics of their property and improve its efficiency, first impressions to customers and overall curb appeal. You'll learn...