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Securing Financing for Your Self-Storage Facility: A Practical Guide By Frank Rolfe
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When it comes to real estate, securing financing is often the linchpin for a successful deal. But how do you go about obtaining a loan for a self-storage facility? The process may seem complex
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Understanding The Correlation Between Self-Storage And Living Small By Frank Rolfe
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Traditionally, housing in America was based on large spaces. In 1790 the average house was 831 sq. ft., and by 1990 that had risen to 2,000 sq. ft. By 2015 it had risen again to
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Why Construction Costs Shouldn't Be Your Focus When Buying an REO Self-Storage Facility By Frank Rolfe
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When considering the purchase of a foreclosed self-storage facility, it's crucial to focus on current income rather than construction costs. Often, potential buyers fall into the trap of using the bank’s loan amount
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THE HIDDEN RISKS OF PRO-FORMA FINANCIALS IN REAL ESTATE By Frank Rolfe
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When evaluating self-storage facilities for sale, you might come across financial projections labeled as "pro-forma." These projections often present an idealized version of the property's financial performance,
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EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR MARKETING YOUR SELF-STORAGE FACILITY ONLINE By Frank Rolfe
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Self-storage owners all face a common challenge: how to make their facility stand out. Despite being a low-tech but highly competitive business, it can be difficult to differentiate one facility from another.
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LESSONS FROM 40 YEARS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE By Frank Rolfe
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In the realm of commercial real estate, your success hinges on what you buy. The initial choice of property is where you make your money. Even the best manager can't salvage a poor property choice,
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THE PITFALLS OF OVER-DOCUMENTING: WHEN NOT TO PUT IT IN WRITING By Frank Rolfe
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It’s a standard piece of advice from lawyers: “Make sure you have it in writing.” Indeed, for many agreements to be legally binding—particularly those involving real estate, large sums of money, or
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THE RISE OF SELF-STORAGE: CAPITALIZING ON AMERICA'S MEGATRENDS By Frank Rolfe
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In America today, the booming self-storage sector is a reflection of several overarching megatrends reshaping the nation's landscape. With a staggering 10% of U.S. households now utilizing self-storage solutions
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THE SELF-STORAGE SURGE: CAPITALIZING ON THE BABY BOOMER DOWNSIZE By Frank Rolfe
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The baby boomer generation, those born in the post-World War II era from 1946 to 1964, represents a substantial demographic turning point in U.S. history. Comprising roughly 77 million individuals, this cohort has significantly influenced supply a
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STRATEGIES FOR ACQUIRING A PROFITABLE SELF-STORAGE FACILITY IN 2024 By Frank Rolfe
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The journey to purchasing a self-storage facility is complex, filled with potential pitfalls and lucrative opportunities. Through years of
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