Real estate developers Michael and Thomas Kinzler received a positive recommendation last week from the planning commission in Morris, Ill., regarding their proposal to convert the former Beatty Lumber Yard to a self-storage facility. The Kinzlers requ…
Self-Storage Conversion Project Supported by Morris, IL, Planning Commission
Real estate developers Michael and Thomas Kinzler received a positive recommendation last week from the planning commission in Morris, Ill., regarding their proposal to convert the former Beatty Lumber Yard to a self-storage facility. The Kinzlers requ…
Public Storage Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Miami
Public Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT), opened a new facility this week in Miami. Under development for more than two years, the newly constructed property at 8477 S.W. 40th St. includes six stories and 922 units. The e…
Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage [Book Now Available]
This new Mark Helm book available through the ISS Store will give you the tools you need to effectively find quality properties, analyze risk and compete with the larger players for acquisitions.
4 Mistakes Self-Storage Owners Should Avoid When Signing a Cell-Tower Lease
A cell tower can be a great revenue-generator for a self-storage facility. If you’re considering this add-on profit center, avoid these four common errors when signing the lease agreement.
4 Mistakes Self-Storage Owners Should Avoid When Signing a Cell-Tower Lease
A cell tower can be a great revenue-generator for a self-storage facility. If you’re considering this add-on profit center, avoid these four common errors when signing the lease agreement.
Self-Storage Conversion Projects: Considerations for Site Assessment and Design
Due to land constraints in many communities, it’s become increasingly popular for self-storage developers and owners to convert vacant buildings to their desired use. If you’re considering a conversion project, here’s advice on assess…
Self-Storage Included in ‘Gateway Phase 2 Redevelopment Plan’ in Montclair, NJ
Update 10/1/15 – More than a dozen residents reiterated objections to portions of the Gateway Phase 2 Redevelopment Plan, including the self-storage component, during a workshop on Monday. While they were largely concerned with the amount of affo…
Cornerstone RPC Storage Launches Phase 2 of $75M Self-Storage Development Plan in Texas and Colorado
Update 12/17/15 – Cornerstone RPC Storage Development has launched phase two of its $75 million self-storage development plan. The joint venture will develop two multi-story facilities in the metro Dallas market and a third in metro Denver, accor…
Protecting Your Self-Storage Brand Perception in the Face of Disaster
Crisis management is also reputation management. It is the most difficult customer service test any self-storage business can endure. Although keeping your public image intact may seem less important than dealing with the immediacy of damage to your fa…