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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...
Every self-storage owner faces late payments at some time. When the economy struggles like it has for the past 4 years, eventually every industry feels the pinch at some point. There are innovative...
In discussing ways to add profitability to a self-storage business, we cover various topics like Amazon Hubs, RV storage, boat storage, luxury amenities, and more. Have you considered wine storage? A...
Every self-storage owner stresses over raising rent, but raising rent is often necessary for more than one reason. The most common concern surrounding raising rent is that current tenants will head...
When thinking of self-storage, most people think of the average person needing to store some extra household items, such as an extra piece of furniture, some out-of-season clothing, or even toys that...
In the United States, 1 in 5 Americans are using self-storage, according to Sparefoot.com. It can be tempting to rely on the public’s need for storage to maintain the demand for it. Free marketing...
One goal in self-storage ownership is to reach full occupancy. With the average occupancy rate across the United States at 87%, full occupancy is a big win. (Source) Many self-storage owners...
As a self-storage owner, revenue generation is always in mind. We have covered several ways to increase revenue in blogs on our website. Here are just a few you can browse. Amazon Lockers Adding Value...
One of the most noticeable features on a self-storage property is the garage doors if they are exterior facing. The garage doors are regularly used by tenants, and on the exterior, they face a lot of...