A woman was evicted last week for living inside her unit at Waterman Self Storage in Elk Grove, Calif. She then dumped the unit’s contents on the street outside the facility at 9200 Brinkman Court, according to the source. City employees arrived …
RealtyeVest Offers New Capital-Raising Option for Self-Storage Operators, Others
RealtyeVest LLC, an online marketplace designed to connect real estate owners and developers with investors, recently launched a crowdfunding platform that allows property owners and operators to automate capital-raising campaigns and quicken the execu…
Landscaper to Build Mixed-Use Self-Storage Project in Ellsworth, ME
Chad Francis, owner of Atlantic Landscape Construction Inc., has purchased the site of the former NewLand Nursery and Landscaping Center in Ellsworth, Maine, with plans to develop a mixed-use property that will include self-storage and residential dupl…
Hot Storage [Mystery Novel]
Author Mary Mead creates intrigue in this mystery novel about the perils of self-storage manager Marlena Montoya, who must hunt for the truth when two men connected to the facility are murdered. Order your copy today.
Self-Storage Facility Vital Signs: NOI, Cap Rates and Property Value
The value of your self-storage property is like your blood pressure; it’s not something you need to track daily, but you should check it every few months to ensure the numbers are moving in the right direction. This article will help you understa…
StoreLocal Coop Launches Web Platform to Drive Self Storage Rentals Through Mobile Devices
StoreLocal, a cooperative created by independent self-storage operators to offer member benefits with economies of scale, has launched a new Web platform designed to enhance engagement between consumers and members via mobile devices. The platform is i…
ISS Podcast Examines How Smaller Self-Storage Operators Can Improve Efficiency
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has released a new installment to its Sounds of Storage podcast series titled, “Extra Space Executive Noah Springer Shares Efficiency Tips for Smaller Operators.” The seven-minute interview with the senior vice pre…
New Self-Storage Facility Proposed for Carolina Forest, SC
A self-storage facility is being considered for the corner of Savoy Drive and Village Center Blvd. in Carolina Forest, an unincorporated community in Horry County, S.C. If approved, the three-story building would be the tallest in the area, according t…
CubeSmart Proposes Mixed-Use Project for Former Macy’s Building in Richmond Heights, OH
CubeSmart, a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, is seeking zoning approval to convert a former Macy’s building in Richmond Heights, Ohio, to a mixed-use development that will include self-storage and…
Sounds of Storage Podcast: Extra Space Executive Noah Springer Shares Efficiency Tips for Smaller Operators
As industry consolidation continues to reduce the number of self-storage contenders in many markets, how do small operators improve efficiencies to remain competitive? Noah Springer, senior vice president of business development and strategic relations…