The Scott County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a zoning permit for a mixed-use project in Gate City, Va., last week that will include self-storage as well as a country store with a deli. The parcel at the intersection of Warm Springs and Yu…
Dryden and Lansing, NY, See Burst of Self-Storage Development
The communities of Dryden and Lansing, N.Y., have seen an uptick in self-storage development due to local demand for climate-controlled units and a reduction in available building space in nearby Ithaca, N.Y. There are at least five projects comprising…
Jernigan Capital Co-Invests $61.7M in 5 Southeast Self-Storage Projects
Jernigan Capital Inc., a merchant bank and advisory firm serving the self-storage industry, has invested $61.7 million in five multi-story development projects in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas. All the projects are in the proposal stage. Togeth…
Creative Investment Strategies for Self-Storage Acquisitions
Successful investment in self-storage can be accomplished through several strategies, all with varying levels of risk and reward. Here are three creative options: commercial condominium acquisitions, bridge-loan financing and joint-venture equity partn…
Next Door Self Storage Wins Property-Renovation Award in Algonquin, IL
Next Door Self Storage, which operates 14 facilities in Illinois, recently received an award for improving its property in Algonquin, Ill. The company demolished an office building at 1910 E. Algonquin Road and constructed a 30,000-square-foot, climate…
NorthPoint Development Launches Multi-Facility Initiative for Beyond Self Storage
Update 7/19/17 – NorthPoint Development has opened the first two sites in its multi-facility development initiative. The Beyond Self Storage properties at 2321 McCausland Ave. in St. Louis and 17481 N. Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield began operatin…
SecurCare Self-Storage Employees Capture Possible Burglar in Tulsa, OK
Employees at a SecurCare Self-Storage Inc. facility in Tulsa, Okla., halted a possible burglary at 6 a.m. this morning after noticing a man inside a unit that wasn’t rented by him. The staff had been on alert due to other break-ins at the propert…
3 Reasons Why You Need to Attend ISS World Expo
Inside Self-Storage World Expo is a must-attend show for professionals looking to successfully start or grow a self-storage operation. Here are 3 reasons you need to be there.
The 7-Second Snap Impression: How ‘Fresh Eyes’ See Your Self-Storage Facility
Prospective customers will draw conclusions about your self-storage facility in seven seconds. Here’s why it’s important to have a set of fresh eyes assess the curb appeal of your property as well as the areas your viewer should examine.
Learn Industry Super Powers at the Inside Self-Storage World Expo
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No … It’s self-storage! Competition has become super fierce in our industry, so failing to maximize your operational powers would be a real crime. Learn how to transform your otherwise mild-mannered b…