Self-storage real estate investment trust and third-party management firm CubeSmart will soon operate several new facilities in the works in Louisiana, working with various owners and investors. The properties are largely in the Baton Rouge area, inclu…
Building a Self-Storage Empire in the Philippines: StorageMart Founder Makes His Mark
Howard Sy, the grandson of a retail tycoon, eschewed the family shoe business in the Philippines to build his own self-storage empire. In this interview, he offers insight into his decision to enter the market, the challenges he’s faced and his p…
Army Veteran/Self-Storage Manager Has Wallet Stolen While on Duty
A facility manager at the Apublix Self Storage facility on Sooner Road in Oklahoma City had his wallet stolen last month while on the phone with a customer. Gary Montgomery, a retired staff sergeant who served 32 years in the Army, had his wallet out w…
Be the Shark: Your 2018 Self-Storage Investment Plan
As we head into 2018, many of you are probably thinking about your self-storage investment goals. No matter if you’re new to the industry or looking to expand your portfolio, preparation and a solid plan will be key to your success.
William Warren Group/StorQuest Self Storage Opens New Facility in Reno, NV
The William Warren Group (WWG), a privately held real estate company that operates the StorQuest Self Storage brand, has opened a new location in Reno, Nev., its fourth in the city. The facility at 9250 Gateway Drive is off Interstate 580 in the South …
Man Arrested at Loveland, CO, Self-Storage Facility After Altercation With Police
A man sharing a tenant’s unit to store items at Kangaroo Self Storage in Loveland, Colo., was arrested on Saturday after the facility manager found him slumped over the steering wheel of a car and later fighting with police. During the altercatio…
Real Estate Roundup: Self-Storage Transactions December 2017
Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Many are covered in detail on the ISS website and available for viewing on the “Acquisitions and Buying” topi…
Tri-Village Self Storage Promotes Holiday Solutions
While the hustle and bustle of the holiday season will leave many people frazzled, Tri-Village Self Storage offers its customers help in the form of daily storage rentals (for gift hiding and wrapping), shipping services and even gift-wrapping sta…
Investing in Self-Storage Mastery: ISS World Expo Helps You Grasp Finance, Real Estate Essentials
The 2018 Inside Self-Storage World Expo can help you become well-versed on issues of industry investing and real estate, including acquisitions, facility value, financing, marketing conditions, selling and more. Read about seminars, exhibits and networ…
Ace Self-Storage of Boulder, CO, Exhibits Art by Helen Howe Braider, Laura Brenton
Ace Self-Storage in Boulder, Colo., which has dedicated an area of the facility to art exhibits, is displaying work by local artists Helen Howe Braider and Laura Brenton through Jan. 30. Braider’s work invites the viewer “to reach beyond th…