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Maintenance Required: Self-Storage Security Issues

In self-storage, security is the top priority – for both owners and tenants. When people store their personal belongings, they want to know the site is secure and that the security risk is low...

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Best Practices for Remotely Managed Self-Storage Operations

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...

Why You Should Focus on Hiring the Best Self-Storage Managers

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...

What do people use self-storage for today?

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...

Why Self-Storage Owners Should Focus on Niche Tenants: College Students

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...

NEW Argus Listings in Georgia You Need to See

For more than 40 years, our team at Coastal Storage has been part of the Argus Self-Storage Network. We represent both Florida and Georgia as the network affiliate. This post features the Georgia...

Self-Storage Tenants: Focus on Retention With Customer Appreciation

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...

Storage Auctions – Why Self-Storage Businesses Must Carefully Follow the Law

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...

4 Reasons Why Self-Storage Is Successful

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...