Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,400 self-storage locations across North America, is at odds with Minneapolis officials over a conversion project it’s pursuing in the Longfellow neighborhood. The 1.74-acre parce…
Self-Storage Marketing: When to Outsource, When to Do It Yourself
When should you seek the help of a professional in marketing your self-storage business? Learn when to outsource your efforts and when to take a do-it-yourself approach.
StorPlace Self-Storage Gets Approval for Mixed-Use Development in Nolensville, TN
The Nolensville, Tenn., Planning Commission this week approved the site plan for a mixed-use development that will include a StorPlace Self-Storage facility and retail space. The property at 7118 Nolensville Road, between Haley Industrial Drive and Kid…
Hobby Shop to Become Defender Self Storage in Penn Hills, PA
Town Real Estate Enterprises LLC, a division of real estate development firm Kossman Development Co. (KDC), has submitted a zoning application to convert the former J&C Hobbies and Dollar General stores in Penn Hills, Pa., to a Defender Self Storag…
Value Store It Pursues Self-Storage Conversion Project in Miami-Dade County, FL
Value Store It Inc., which operates 14 properties on the East Coast under the Value Store It Self Storage brand, intends to develop a 106,158-square-foot facility near the Cutler Bay area of Miami-Dade County, Fla. The project at 10900 S.W. 186th St. w…
2 Self-Storage Projects Proposed for Stratford, CT
Update 12/19/17 – The Stratford Zoning Commission has unanimously approved the self-storage component to the mixed-use project at 225 Lordship Blvd. The four-story structure will comprise 120,000 square feet of storage in 800 climate-controlled u…
Cerrillos Self Storage Gets Planning Approval in Santa Fe, NM
The Santa Fe, N.M., Planning Commission granted a special-use permit last week that will allow a self-storage project to exceed the allowable space allowed by city code. Cerrillos Self Storage LLC will be able to add eight storage buildings comprising …
Somersworth Storage of New Hampshire Celebrates Expansion, 20-Year Anniversary
Somersworth Storage of Somersworth, N.H., last week celebrated its recent expansion and 20th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Oct. 4 event was attended by the Greater Somersworth and Greater Dover Chambers of Commerce.
Author Mark Helm: The Effect of Tenant Delinquency on Self-Storage Income
In this video, Mark Helm, author of “Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage,” explains the calculated effect of tenant delinquency on facility income and how it fits into an operation’s key performance indicators. He also discusses why …
Inside Self-Storage Releases 2017 International Digital Issue
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has released its 2017 International Digital Issue, which includes in-depth articles about the growth, challenges and operation of self-storage businesses in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, South America and the United…