B² Interactive, a firm specializing in Internet marketing, website design and software development for the self-storage industry, has acquired Storage.com from Self Storage Co., a subsidiary of Extra Space Management Inc. Storage.com is an online …
Morningstar’s Blue Doors Storage Fund II Acquires Its Third Self-Storage Property
Morningstar Properties LLC, which operates self-storage facilities under the Morningstar Mini-Storage brand, has acquired its third storage property through its proprietary investment vehicle Blue Doors Storage Fund II. The facility at 5800 W. WT Harri…
Red Dot Storage Acquires 2 Stor Tek Self-Storage Facilities in Illinois
Colorado-based Red Dot Storage has purchased two Illinois self-storage facilities from Stor Tek. The properties in Monee and Richton Park, Ill., have a combined 270 storage units as well as vehicle-parking spaces.
Storage Authority Launches Self-Storage Franchise Business
Storage Authority, which operates self-storage facilities in Connecticut and Florida, has launched a franchise opportunity that offers existing self-storage owners and those looking to enter the industry the chance to build a business under the brand&r…
StorageStuff.bid Launched to Provide Online Self-Storage Auctions
StorageStuff.bid, a licensed and bonded auction company, has launched a website that enables self-storage operators to list their lien sales online. The company employs several auctioneers, including a principal auctioneer who’s licensed in every…
3 Components of Successful Self-Storage Sales: Leads, Skills and Follow-Up
Renting units is a self-storage manager’s most important function. This article discusses the three components of successful sales: a solid funnel for leads, great skills and quality follow-up.
Metro Storage to Convert Warehouse to Self-Storage in Northbrook, IL
Metro Storage LLC, which operates more than 100 self-storage locations in 11 states, has acquired a former warehouse in Northbrook, Ill., which it plans to convert to a Metro Self Storage facility. The property at 2121 Shermer Road will feature a two-s…
The Grossman Cos. Buys Roslindale Self Storage in Roslindale, MA, for $8.8M
The Grossman Cos. Inc., a family-owned real estate company, purchased Roslindale Self Storage in Roslindale, Mass., a suburb in Boston, for $8.8 million. The acquisition was backed by a $6.4 million loan from Brookline Bank. The facility was previously…
Big Tex Self Storage Opens Second Texas Facility in Houston
After the success of its first facility in Tomball, Texas, Big Tex Self Storage has opened a second facility in Houston. Located at 3202 Weslayan St., the facility will serve the neighboring River Oaks area. To celebrate the opening, the business is of…
Google’s Algorithm Update: Tips for Self-Storage Operators
April 21 could change things for many self-storage operators. Dubbed “Mobilegeddon” by insiders in the Web industry, it’s the day search engine giant Google will begin to treat websites that are not mobile-friendly different in search…