Self Storage Articles & News

In 2025, most renters discover self-storage through Google searches, not drive-bys. A strong website is no longer optional—it’s how customers decide whether to trust you with their belongings. Here’s how to make yours stand out and convert visitors into tenants.

Self-storage stands out among real estate categories for one primary engineering reason: nearly all facilities are built using steel. That fact isn't simply a design quirk—it's a strategic advantage worth understanding,

People rent storage units for many reasons—moving, downsizing, storing items they rarely use, or keeping business inventory safe. For investors, knowing what goes inside these spaces is key. It reveals customer behavior, shapes facility design, and highlights where demand is strongest.

Not every facility manager struggles with selling, but many stumble when it comes to closing the deal. It’s one thing to get someone in the door—it’s another to have them sign the lease. Here’s a refined guide to help future investors understand how to finish strong in self-storage sales.

Most property investment disasters are avoidable. Learn the 3 key steps to proactive property management: spot issues early, ensure you have $1M+ liability coverage, and choose long-term fixes to save a fortune in time and legal costs.

Success in self-storage management isn't about solving problems—it's about anticipating them. Learn how great managers ride the wave, track market data daily, and focus on key shifts to ensure your property always outperforms the competition.

Master real estate deals by building genuine relationships with sellers. Discover how authentic connections, especially with debt-free properties, can unlock flexible terms, zero down payments, and mutually beneficial agreements, often surpassing financial negotiation tactics.

Master self-storage negotiations: Set a firm "walk-away" price and stick to it. Learn why discipline, not just finances, is key to avoiding overpaying and how being ready to walk away can lead to better deals.

Enhance your self-storage facility's appeal in 2025! Learn strategies for strategic signage, enhanced lighting, professional staff, robust online presence, consistent branding, comprehensive training, meticulous maintenance, and well-maintained access roads to attract and retain customers.

Explore conduit (CMBS) loans for self-storage financing. Discover their fixed rates, non-recourse nature, assumability, and 25-30 year amortization, along with potential prepayment penalties, ideal for stabilized properties seeking long-term, fixed-rate solutions.