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Self-storage is one of the easiest businesses to own and operate successfully. Sure, at Coastal Storage, we are biased, but we also have up-close, real data on the success of self-storage in our 40 years of working with owners. In self-storage, success depends on a few factors, including location, demand, demographics, security, and amenities. Self-storage […]

Coastal Storage is proud to be the Argus Self-Storage Network Affiliate for Florida (excluding the panhandle) and Georgia. Investors can always access Argus Listings, available nationwide at Argus.com, to see the latest opportunities. Today, we bring you three great development sites for the self-storage investors who want to bring their own vision to life. Cape

Every industry faces significant risk of consumer litigation. Self-storage is not risk-free. As a result, wise business owners are prepared to face the unique challenges of their business with proper legal representation and carefully following the laws specific to their state. Today, we will discuss common legal issues facing self-storage business owners, and we will

The start of hurricane season is just days away. That means a hurricane plan should be ready for all self-storage operations. The next step is to walk through the details of that plan to ensure that the business is ready for whatever comes in this hurricane season from June 1 to November 1. Gather and

Whether you are tired of hearing about AI or you are fully embracing ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, there are some practical ways that AI can help self-storage owners and operators with the day-to-day functions of running a business. What is AI? In short, artificial intelligence is a supercomputer database of all the information that

A recent post in a community forum for Inside Self Storage, which you can find here, got us thinking about what it takes for a self-storage owner/operator to immediately terminate a tenant. After all, a good tenant means regular rental income, and termination might feel uncomfortable. At Coastal Storage, we encourage owners and operators to

A common practice in self-storage is to remotely manage an existing operation, which means that there is no human presence on site 24/7. Remote management is ideal for smaller self-storage operations in rural areas. Remote management is ideal for owners with multiple properties. Generally, a large self-storage facility in a big city would not be

The title of this article uses the word “best” to describe self-storage hires, but that adjective encompasses myriad traits like smart, reliable, proactive, dependable, consistent, productive, communicative, collaborative, and motivated. Does that describe someone you want to work with? It should. The “best” employees embody these qualities, and as a result, they bring immeasurable value

As a business owner, it’s important to consider the many reasons why self-storage is necessary. People use self-storage for lots of reasons – not just because they have extra stuff. Business owners know that self-storage is a solution to many problems that people face in life. What are the top 10 reasons that people use

It’s April, and many college students are barreling fast toward the end of the school year. Moving out of a dorm room or apartment presents unique challenges to this demographic. Self-storage businesses are wise to provide a solution. Why should you market to the college student demographic? College students live in town for a temporary