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Navigating Conduit Loans in 2025: Opportunities and Considerations for Self-Storage Investors By Frank Rolfe
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Conduit loans, often referred to as Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) loans, are a financing option where individual loans are pooled together and sold to investors on the secondary market.
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Decoding Self-Storage Investments: Evaluating Cap Rates and Cash-on-Cash Returns in 2025 By Frank Rolfe
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When assessing a self-storage investment, understanding key financial metrics is crucial. Two primary indicators—Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) and Cash-on-Cash Return—serve as essential tools in evaluating potential deals.
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Achieving Substantial Returns in Self-Storage Investments Without Advanced Expertise By Frank Rolfe
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Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theories reshaped our understanding of the universe. Yet, delving into self-storage investments doesn't require such profound scientific insight. The path to significant returns in this sector
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Time To Look At "Alternative Investing" Again By Frank Rolfe
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When I went to Stanford 45 years ago, the price-to-earnings ratio (also known as PE) of stocks was around 9. By the time I sold my billboard business and had money to invest outside of my company, the PE ratio was 18
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Buy or Sell Self Storage Facilities: A Complete Guide
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Your complete guide to self-storage real estate. From buying and selling to financing and appraisals, gain expert insights to navigate this growing industry successfully.
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How to Make Your Self-Storage Facility the First Choice for Customers
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Learn how to attract moving customers to your self-storage facility. Frank Rolfe shares key strategies including online presence, effective signage, direct mail, referrals, and reputation management.
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The Backbone of Self-Storage Success: Finding, Keeping, and Supporting Great Managers
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Discover why a great manager is crucial for self-storage success. Learn how to find, retain, and support top-tier managers to maximize occupancy and revenue. Frank Rolfe's insights.
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Maximizing Opportunity: Using a Master Lease with Option to Acquire a Self-Storage Facility
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Learn how to bridge price gaps in self-storage deals with a Master Lease with Option (MLO). Frank Rolfe explains how to turn potential into profit and mitigate risks with this strategic approach.
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Finding Solid Opportunities at Self-Storage Auctions: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
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Navigate the risks and rewards of self-storage auctions. Learn how to secure deals below market value, avoid common pitfalls, and prepare for the auction process. Expert Frank Rolfe shares his insights.
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Transform Your Storage Unit: 10 Innovative Ideas for 2025
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Go beyond traditional storage! Discover 10 creative ways to use self-storage units in 2025, including e-commerce warehouses, art studios, home gyms, and more. Learn how to optimize your storage space for business, hobbies, and personal projects while saving money and boosting productivity.
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