Coastal Storage

In the self-storage business, your tenants are your greatest asset. Tenants help to put your business on autopilot. Not that a smart owner would coast, but rather that a smart owner would focus on other aspects of the business if occupancy were at 88-90% without tenant issues. There are plenty of other things to worry […]

Storage auctions occur when a self-storage facility is forced to follow the steps to secure a lien against a tenant who has become delinquent on their rent. Generally, this is a long and costly process that most owner-operators prefer to avoid. When a tenant is unable to pay or fails to pay for whatever reason,

With a focus on self-storage for more than 40 years, Coastal Storage has unique experience to see the longevity in self-storage. As an investor, you may get tired of the business, but the business is slow, steady, and profitable. In 2026, there are over 52,000 self-storage facilities in the United States. (Sparefoot) Approximately 11% of

Sunco Storage – Marianna, Florida Coastal Storage is pleased to showcase this impressive property in Marianna, Florida. The Sunco Storage is a fully stabilized self-storage facility conveniently located along US-90. This established self-storage business is remotely managed with a solid historical performance. The self-storage business currently operates at a 94% occupancy rate. This property includes

There are always individuals in one stage of life or another looking to downsize. Whether it is job-related travel, aging, or bringing family members into the home, downsizing is one of the four D’s that drive demand for self-storage. The others are death, divorce, and displacement. As a result, self-storage demand remains steady and continues

Every business operates within a set of rules or standards. These rules or standards are commonly referred to as policies and procedures. If you own a bakery, your policies and procedures will focus on quality ingredients and care used in bakery production to ensure customer satisfaction and cleanliness. If you operate a self-storage facility, the

One key aspect of running a successful self-storage business is regular facility maintenance. If you’re new to self-storage ownership or you’re considering self-storage as an investment, read on. In addition to tenant acquisition, collecting rent, and marketing your self-storage, regular maintenance is necessary to keep your business in excellent condition. Future tenants want to see

​It could be argued that every person in America would benefit from self-storage. Everyone needs just a little extra space to sort through things, store things, and have freedom to move things around. Small business owners are perfect candidates for self-storage. Most entrepreneurs start a business in their home, and it’s not long before the

How often do you survey current renters to determine how they found your business? This is an important question to ask as a business owner. “How did you find us?” There are 52,301 self-storage facilities in the US alone, according to Sparefoot.  There are enough self-storage businesses to accommodate 6.32 feet of storage per person

Owning and running a self-storage business requires more than just securing tenants for units. Self-storage is truly about problem-solving for your customers. Most customers don’t realize how to properly store things until they have gone through the process once or twice and lost a precious item to moisture damage, temperature damage, or pest issues. Self-storage