Strategic Storage Trust II Inc. (SST II), a public, non-traded, self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) sponsored by SmartStop Asset Management LLC, has purchased Saddle Rock Self Storage in Aurora, Colo., from Metro Self Storage, a Colorado-b…
Man Hit By Car at Great Northern Self-Storage in Kents Hill, ME
A man was hit by a car Friday afternoon while working inside a unit at Great Northern Self-Storage in Kents Hill, Maine. He was struck at 2:50 p.m. after a woman who was attempting to back up her vehicle hit the gas instead of the brakes, according to …
Why Building Green Is Good Self-Storage Business
If a self-storage company is committed to developing its holdings in a way that benefits the corporation, community and environment, green building must be an inherent practice. Here some examples of eco-friendly facilities, including benefits and cost…
Simplifying Your Self-Storage Business With HR Outsourcing
From payroll and benefits packages to hiring new employees, administrative tasks can bog down your schedule and slow the growth of your self-storage business. See how you can optimize your operation and remove overwhelming tasks from your plate by outs…
Simplifying Your Self-Storage Business With HR Outsourcing
From payroll and benefits packages to hiring new employees, administrative tasks can bog down your schedule and slow the growth of your self-storage business. See how you can optimize your operation and remove overwhelming tasks from your plate by outs…
Bee Safe Owner to Create Self-Storage Management Firm to Handle Company Growth
Bee Safe Storage and Wine Cellar owner Roy E. Carroll II intends to create a property-management firm to handle the day-to-day operation of his growing self-storage business. Based in Greensboro, N.C., Bee Safe currently has three facilities in operati…
Strategic Storage Growth Trust Converts Industrial Building to Self-Storage in Asheville, NC
Strategic Storage Growth Trust Inc. (SSGT), a public, non-traded real estate investment trust focused on self-storage acquisition and development, has purchased a vacant industrial building in Asheville, N.C., that it intends to convert to self-storage…
Self-Storage Goes ‘Back to the Future’ in Europe
Self-storage is still in in its infancy in many countries. Is Europe the next frontier? The author examines key issues for foreign investors and offers advice for gathering information on this market.