Real Estate

This personal tale of one self-storage owner's journey into the industry is a case study of his experience, discussing roadblocks, opportunities and fears associated with the business.

Get expert insight to the benefits Web-based data tools can provide on self-storage market-supply information, demographics, and operational metrics on the local, regional and national level.

Get insight to the self-storage real estate market, including how much development is in the pipeline, how value is affected at existing properties, and how to value new development sites.

Learn how value-add self-storage deals can provide strong investment returns through relevant examples and insight to receiving a favorable appraisal and financing.

Learn how to leverage capital for new self-storage projects in Opportunity Zones by deferring capital income-tax gain in some cases as well as eliminating capital gains on qualifying assets.

Looking to sell your facility? Having a strong track record of controlling expenses, occupancy and revenue will attract serious investors and maximize ROI. Learn how to improve your operation and increase its value.

To successfully raise capital for a project, it's crucial to understand different investor profiles and deal structures. Learn about the investment landscape so you’ll succeed at fundraising.

When acquiring a self-storage facility, it’s important to accurately predict its upside potential, including future cash flow. Learn how to create projections and determine what you should pay for an asset.

Get a deep dive into the factors you need to consider when pursuing a self-storage real estate deal. Learn about influencers on property value and how to effectively conduct your due diligence.

Learn how to “10-X” your self-storage acquisitions and development projects by tapping into private capital. Find out how to present an attractive investment offering to the private community.

Choosing where to buy or build a self-storage facility can be complicated. Learn how to leverage psychographic and demographic data to pinpoint the right location for your investment.

Determining where to invest in or build self-storage can be difficult. Get an overview of expected new supply and identify markets and submarkets that appear saturated or offer development opportunities.

If your owner sold his facility tomorrow, what would you do? Understanding the due-diligence process allows managers to be proactive in helping close the sale and become more valuable in the process.

Successful owners recognize there are many opportunities to create more value in their properties. Explore different ways to calculate facility value and learn how to increase your net operating income.

Learn how to recognize and analyze worthwhile self-storage buying opportunities. Topics include important numbers to know, identifying properties with upside, and the best opportunities in today’s market.

Examine the pros and cons, important considerations to make, best practices to follow and pitfalls to avoid when determining if you should buy an existing self-storage facility or build a new one.

Learn why investing in an underperforming self-storage property can be the quickest way to turn a profit. Topics include how to gauge a property’s potential, strategies for making improvements, and more.